CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting # 6-2011
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Monday, April 11, 2011
00:04 Roll Call by the Town Clerk
David S. Sherman, Jr., Chair Term Expires 12/2011 dsherman@dwmlaw.com
Frank J. Governali Term Expires 12/2013 frank.governali@capeelizabeth.org
Caitlin R. Jordan Term Expires 12/2013 caitlin.jordan@capeelizabeth.org
Sara W. Lennon Term Expires 12/2012 slennon@maine.rr.com
Jessica L. Sullivan Term Expires 12/2012 jsullivan08@maine.rr.com
Anne E. Swift-Kayatta Term Expires 12/2011 aeskay@maine.rr.com
James T. Walsh Term Expires 12/2012 james.walsh@capeelizabeth.org
00:16 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
00:36 Town Council Reports and Correspondence
01:06 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
01:24 Town Manager’s Report
01:32 Review of Minutes of Meetings Held March 14, and March 21, 2011
01:57 Public Comment Period on the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget
08:54 Item# 62-2011 Draft Motion Prepared as of April 4, 2011-Subject to Change
The Town Council Finance Committee is recommending a public hearing be scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall on the proposed general fund budget for FY 2012. Actual tax rates are set by the assessor based upon the adopted budget. Amounts may be changed following the public hearing.
FY 2011FY 2012$ Change% ChangeBUDGETBUDGETFY 11 to FY 12 FY 11 to FY 12 EXPENDITURESTOWN SERVICES8,539,687$ 8,919,979$ 380,292$ 4.5%COUNTY ASSESSMENT947,600$ 992,047$ 44,447$ 4.7%SCHOOL DEPARTMENT20,676,971$ 21,124,690$ 447,719$ 2.2%COMMUNITY SERVICES186,993$ 186,993$ -$ 0.0%Local Homestead Exemption185,000$ 173,000$ (12,000)$ -6.5%30,536,251$ 31,396,709$ 860,458$ 2.8%REVENUETOWN SERVICES3,152,500$ 3,380,900$ 228,400$ 7.2%SCHOOL DEPARTMENT3,346,636$ 3,078,489$ (268,147)$ -8.0%TOTAL6,499,136$ 6,459,389$ (39,747)$ -0.6%NET TO TAXESTOWN SERVICES5,387,187$ 5,539,079$ 151,892$ 2.8%COUNTY ASSESSMENT947,600$ 992,047$ 44,447$ 4.7%SCHOOL DEPARTMENT17,330,335$ 18,046,201$ 715,866$ 4.1%COMMUNITY SERVICES186,993$ 186,993$ -$ 0.0%Local Homestead Exemption185,000$ 173,000$ (12,000)$ -6.5%TOTAL24,037,115$ 24,937,320$ 900,205$ 3.7%TAX RATES (Rounded to nearest ¢)TOWN SERVICES4.01$ 4.06$ 0.05$ 1.2%COUNTY ASSESSMENT0.70$ 0.73$ 0.03$ 4.3%SCHOOL DEPARTMENT12.89$ 13.22$ 0.33$ 2.6%COMMUNITY SERVICES0.14$ 0.14$ -$ 0.0%OVERLAYSUBTOTAL17.73$ 18.15$ 0.42$ 2.4% Local Homestead Exemption0.13$ 0.13$ -$ 0.0%TOTAL17.86$ 18.28$ 0.42$ 2.4%TAX RATE VALUATION BASIS1,345,000,000 1,365,000,000 20,000,000$ 1.5% 1
Item# 63-2011 Draft Motion Prepared as of April 4, 2011-Subject to Change
The Town Council Finance Committee is recommending a public hearing be scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall on the proposed special funds budgets for FY 2012. Amounts may be changed following the public hearing.
BudgetBudget$ Change% ChangeExpendituresFY 2011FY 201211 to 1211 to 12Cape Elizabeth Rescue Fund 339,786$ 180,746$ (159,040)$ -78.4%Cape Elizabeth Sewer Fund1,548,095$ 1,491,717$ (56,378)$ -3.9%Spurwink Church Fund10,589$ 10,847$ 258$ 1.9%Riverside Cemetery Fund46,713$ 49,190$ 2,477$ 5.3%Fort Williams Park Fund44,702$ 31,621$ (13,081)$ -41.2%Portland Head Light Fund530,780$ 529,525$ (1,255)$ -0.2%Thomas Jordan Fund35,535$ 35,535$ -$ 0.0%Infrastructure Imp. Fund.88,000$ -$ (88,000)$ 100.0%Community Services Fund 1,063,638$ 1,070,494$ 6,856$ Total Budget3,707,838$ 3,399,675$ (308,163)$ -13.5%Revenues RevenuesRevenues11 to 1211 to 12Cape Elizabeth Rescue Fund 170,000$ 170,000$ -$ 0.0%Cape Elizabeth Sewer Fund1,565,000$ 1,625,300$ 60,300$ 3.9%Spurwink Church Fund1,500$ 4,200$ 2,700$ 180.0%Riverside Cemetery Fund33,000$ 38,000$ 5,000$ 15.2%Fort Williams Park Fund45,000$ 80,325$ 35,325$ 78.5%Portland Head Light Fund532,200$ 542,200$ 10,000$ 1.9%Thomas Jordan Fund35,535$ 35,535$ -$ 0.0%Infrastructure Imp. Fund.25,000$ 25,000$ -$ 0.0%Community Services Fund 1,063,638$ 1,070,494$ 6,856$ 0.6%Total Revenues3,470,873$ 3,591,054$ 120,181$ 3.5%
12:25 Item# 64-2011 Rooster Review Request
The Town Council last year referred to the Planning Board a request from a citizen to consider whether roosters should be banned in residential areas. The Planning Board has provided a report and has recommended that the issue not be dealt with within the Zoning Ordinance.
23:26 Item# 65-2011 Fort William Park Group Use Request
USCG Change of Command Ceremony
The United States Coast Guard Sector New England is requesting the use of the green in Fort Williams Park next to Portland Head Light for a change of command ceremony with a reception to follow on Friday, June 24, 2011. The noon reception request includes a request for permission to serve beer and wine. The last time such permission was granted was on August 1, 1983. The Fort Williams Advisory Commission has recommended approval.
24:50 Item# 66-2011 Fort William Park Group Use Request
Wedding Reception
Tucker Jordan is requesting the use of the green in Fort Williams Park next to Portland Head Light for a wedding reception on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The request includes permission to set up on the previous day and to take down a tent on the following day. The Fort Williams Advisory Commission recommended to Mr. Jordan that he consider the picnic shelter and the adjacent area instead of the green.
01:19:26 Item# 67-2011 Acceptance of Drainage Easement
1175 Shore Road Nominee Trust
1175 Shore Road Nominee Trust has agreed to provide the Town a requested drainage easement at 1175 Shore Road. Town staff recommends the drainage easement be accepted with appreciation to the Trustees.
01:20:09 Item # 68-2011 Warrant for School Budget Validation Vote
It is recommended that the Town Council approve the warrant for the May 10, 2011 school budget validation vote. There will also be a special election on May 10, 2011 to fill the vacancy in the Maine State Senate resulting from the resignation of Senator Lawrence Bliss.
01:22:42 Item # 69-2011 Quit Claim Deed
971 Shore Road
It is recommended that the Town Council authorize a quit-claim deed to the Estate of Virginia Wieland. All taxes, fees etc. have been paid in full.
01:23:13 Item # 70-2011 Riverside Cemetery Trustees 2011 Work Plan
It is recommended that the Town Council acknowledge receipt of the work plan.
01:24:08 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
01:24:20 Item # 71-2011 Executive Session Request
It is recommended that the Town Council, in conformance with 1MRSA §405 6 C and F, enter executive session to discuss land acquisition/disposition issues and to review an application for an abatement of taxes due to hardship.
Adjournment
Information Only: Link to March 31, 2011 Financial Reports
The Thomas Jordan Grants Subcommittee will meet following the Town Council meeting.
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