CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting # 11-2011
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Monday, August 8, 2011
7:30 p.m.
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 jim.walsh@capeelizabeth.org
00:17 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
00:35 Town Council Reports and Correspondence
07:30 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
10:35 Town Managers Report
12:07 Review of Minutes July 11, 2011 Meeting
12:25 Public Hearing; Malt and Vinous License for Ocean House Pizza
12:47 Item # 117-2011 Ocean House Pizza Malt and Vinous License
The Ocean House Pizza restaurant at Pond Cove Shopping Center is now under new
management and the new owners (CAG Inc.) are applying for the malt and vinous license in its
name.
13:28 Item # 118-2011 Purchasing Procedure
The town manager is recommending proposed amendments to the purchasing procedures.
The proposed amendments include:
o Provisions relating to the use of municipal credit cards
o A provision that technology hardware and software purchases shall take advantage of the
school departments bulk purchasing
o A requirement that health insurance coverage be placed out to bid at least once every five
years and as often as every three years
o A requirement that routine engineering services be placed out for competitive review at
least once every five years and as often as every three years
o Membership based risk management coverage shall be reviewed by external parties at
least every five years
o No item no longer needed may be sold to a municipal or school employee unless the sale
is through a bid and the availability of the item has been posted for a t least seven days in
every department
23:15 Item # 119-2011 Shore Road Pathway Update Related Material
The town manager will provide a brief update on the Shore Road pathway project and is
recommending:
o The Town Council authorize acceptance of a sidewalk easement and temporary construction
easement from Key Bank
o The Town Council authorize the acceptance of an easement adjacent to Pond Cove Brook in
an form acceptable to the Town Attorney.
o The Town Council accept a $104,500 donation from SAFE with appreciation.
31:58 Item # 120-2011 Future Open Space Committee Progress Report
The FOSP Committee has provided a progress report of their work.
36:34 Item # 121-2011 MMA Annual Ballot for Officers
It is time to cast the annual ballot for MMA officers.
38:52 Item # 122-2011 Surplus Policy
The town manager has updated information on the proposed amendments to our surplus policy.
47:25 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
Link to July 31, 2011 Financial Reports
Link to Miscellaneous Correspondence
47:39 Adjournment
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