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CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting # 3-2013
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Monday, January 7, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Roll Call by the Town Clerk
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Town Council Reports and Correspondence
Monthly Financial Update
Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
Town Manager’s Report
Review of Minutes of December 10, 2012 Meeting
Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to the Sign Ordinance
13:34 (begin audio)
16:54 Item# 28-2013
Proposed Amendments to the Sign Ordinance
It is recommended the proposed amendments be adopted.
29:00 Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Boundary Surveys
30:55 Item# 29-2013
Proposed Amendments Regarding Boundary Surveys
It is recommended the proposed amendments be adopted.
36:28 Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to the Miscellaneous Offenses Ordinance
39:19 Item# 30-2013
Proposed Amendments to the Miscellaneous Offenses Ordinance
It is recommended the proposed amendments be adopted.
52:06 Item# 31-2013
Trout Brook Watershed Management Plan
It is recommended the plan be adopted.
57:16 Item# 32-2013
Greater Portland Economic Development Corporation Protocol
It is recommended the protocol be adopted.
59:41 Item# 33-2013
Draft Town Council Goals for 2013
It is recommended the draft goals be adopted.
01:07:03 Item# 34-2013 Town Manager Annual Evaluation It is recommended the Town Council in conformance with 1 MRSA
ยง405 6 A enter executive session to begin the annual evaluation of the
town manager.
01:06:45 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
Adjournment
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