CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting # 2 -2011
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Monday, January 10, 2011
7:30 p.m.
00:04 Roll Call by the Town Clerk
David S. Sherman, Jr., Chair 74 Hunts Point Road 749-2668 12/2011
Frank J. Governali 18 Old Ocean House Road 799-5842 12/2013
Caitlin R. Jordan 83 Old Ocean House Road 799-7743 12/2013
Sara W. Lennon 54 Cranbrook Drive 741-5139 12/2012
Jessica L. Sullivan 38 Cranbrook Drive 774-0115 12/2012
Anne E. Swift-Kayatta 14 Stone Bridge Road 767-5754 12/2011
James T. Walsh 23 Rock Crest Drive 799-6730 12/2012
00:20 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
00:43 Town Council Reports and Correspondence
05:37 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
10:53 Town Manager’s Report
12:49 Review Minutes of December 13, 2010 Meeting
13:10 Item# 17-2011 Driveway Entrance Permit Appeal - 6 Stonegate RD
Tabled 12/13/10 Robert H. Stier, Jr. of 9 Rock Crest Drive has appealed a decision of the Director of Public Works to issue a driveway entrance permit for 6 Stonegate Road. The Town Council heard the appeal at the December 13th meeting and tabled action to this meeting. Councilor Governali, Swift- Kayatta and Walsh have recused from participation on this item.
Robert Stier Brief Robert Stier Exhibits
Patricia Dunn Brief Representing Director of Public Works
45:59 Item # 33-2011 Flagpoles
On May 8, 2008, the Town Council referred to the Planning Board a request to consider further regulation of flagpoles. The Planning Board is recommending no change to the current regulations.
48:02 Item # 34-2011 Fort Williams Park Group Use Policy The Fort Williams Advisory Commission is recommending amendments to the group use policy for Fort Williams Park and an updated fee schedule.
54:56 Item # 35-2011 Citizen Participation at Library Trustees Meetings
The Trustees have recommended for Town Council approval provisions for citizen participation at their meetings.
56:12 Item # 36-2011 Citizen Participation at Arts Commission Meetings
The Arts Commission has recommended for Town Council approval provisions for citizen participation at their meetings.
56:53 Item # 37-2011 Town Council Goals for 2011
The Town Council will consider proposed goals for 2011.
57:56 Item # 38-2011 Capital Improvement Plan
It is recommended that the Town Council acknowledge receipt of the capital improvement plan.
01:09:00 Item # 39-2011 Personnel Code Amendments
It is recommended that the Town Council approve proposed changes in the Personnel Code.
01:09:48 Item # 40-2011 Edward Jones Lease
It is recommended that the Town Council approve a new lease agreement with Edward D. Jones & Co, D/B/A Edward Jones for space at 343 Ocean House Road.
01:13:37 :Item # 41-2011 Agreement with Efficiency Maine Trust It is recommended that the Town Council authorize the town manager to sign an administrative contract with Efficiency Maine Trust for the operation of a Property Assessed Clean Energy program.
01:14:25 Item # 42-2011 Registrar of Voters
It is recommended appoint Debra M. Lane to serve as registrar of Voters for a term to expire on January 1, 2013.
01:26:13 Item # 43-2011 Executive Session Request
It is recommended that the Town Council in conformance with 1 MRSA §405 6 A and 6D enter executive session to begin the annual evaluation of the town manager and to discuss upcoming contract negotiations with the Cape Elizabeth Police Benevolent Association.
01:15:15 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
Adjournment
Financial Reports December 31, 2010
01:23:54 Upcoming Meetings
Town Council Meetings in 2011 Workshop Meetings
February 14 February 7
March 14 Finance Committee- To be determined
April 11 and 25 Finance Committee- To be determined
May 9 May 2
June 13 June 6
July 11
August 8
September 12 September 6
October 12 October 3
November 14 November 7
December 12 December 5
Public Participation at Town Council Meetings
After an item has been introduced, any person wishing to address the council shall signify a desire to speak by raising their hand or by approaching the lectern. When recognized by the chairman, the speaker shall give his or her name and address or name and local affiliation, if the affiliation is relevant, prior to making other comments. All remarks should be addressed to the Town Council. Comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; however, the time may be extended by majority vote of councilors present. For agenda items that are not formally advertised public hearings, the time for public comments is limited to 15 minutes per agenda item. This time may be extended by a majority of the Town Council. The chairman may decline to recognize any person who has already spoken on the same agenda item and may call on speakers in a manner so as to balance debate. Once the Council has begun its deliberations on an item, no person shall be permitted to address the Council on such item.
Speaking at the meeting on topics not on the agenda at regular Council meetings
Persons wishing to address the Council on an issue or concern local in nature not appearing on the agenda may do so at a regular Town Council meeting before the town manager’s report and/or after the disposition of all items appearing on the agenda. Any person wishing to address the Council shall signify a desire to speak by raising their hand or by approaching the lectern. When recognized by the chairman, the speaker shall give his or her name and address or name and local affiliation if the local affiliation Council. Comments in each comment period shall be limited to three minutes per person and 15 minutes total; however, the time may be extended by majority vote of councilors present.
Decorum
Persons present at Council meetings shall not applaud or otherwise express approval or disapproval of any statements made or actions taken at such meeting. Persons at Council meetings may only address the Town Council after being recognized by the chairman.