CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting # 13-2011
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Monday, September 12, 2011
7:30 p.m.
00:03 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 |
02:58 Town Council Reports and Correspondence
02:04 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
02:21 Town Managers Report
02:34 Review of Minutes of August 8, 2011 Regular Meeting and August 25, 2011 Special Meeting.
04:13 Item # 125-2011 Columbus Road Seasonal Hockey Rink Request
Ethan Gillespie has requested permission for a second year of a hockey rink at town owned land
on Columbus Road. It is recommended to approve the request pursuant to the same arrangements
approved on November 8, 2010.
06:28 Item # 126-2011 Short Term Rentals of Homes in Residential Zones
Town officials, appointed and elected, have received a number of complaints regarding uses
connected with the short term rentals of properties in residential neighborhoods. On September
6, 2011, 24 Cape Elizabeth properties were listed with rents of up to $7,000 per week. During
Labor Day weekend, one weekly/weekend rental property had a large onsite wedding that posted
parking availability at the Town Hall. This occurred at least twice for this property in 2011. It is
proposed that the Ordinance Committee review whether or not the Town should consider
limitations on specific uses of short term rental properties in residential areas.
24:12 Item # 127-2011 Request for Executive Session
It is recommended that the Town Council, in conformance with 1MRSA 405 6 C enter
executive session to discuss land acquisition/disposition issues
22:20 |
24:00 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
Link to August 31, 2011 Financial Reports
Adjournment
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