Roll Call by the Town Clerk
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
00:05 Town Council Reports and Correspondence
00:31 Finance Committee Report
00:52 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
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 is pertinent. 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. For items designated as public hearings, there is no 15 minute time limit.
05:19 Town Manager’s Monthly Report
10:38 Review of Draft Minutes of Previous Meetings
June 9, 2014
June 16, 2014
Related material for each agenda item may be found here.
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11:17 Public Hearing: Number of Seats Permitted in a Restaurant in a BA Zone
TO: Cape Elizabeth Town Council
FROM: Ordinance Committee
DATE: June 27, 2014
SUBJECT: BA District Restaurant Seat Amendment
At the June 26, 2014 meeting, the Ordinance Committee recommended by a vote of 3-0 the BA District Restaurant seat Amendment to the Town Council. The draft amendment appears below. SEC. 19-6-5. BUSINESS DISTRICT A (BA)
A. Purpose
The Business A District is comprised of neighborhood business districts in which the business uses are geared to the needs of nearby residents rather than a large scale, regional destination center. The district requirements seek to promote (i) business vitality, (ii) pedestrian connectivity between the business district and the adjacent residential areas, (iii) a mix of commercial and housing uses, (iv) high quality design that is pedestrian friendly, compatible with, and protects the integrity of the adjacent residential neighborhood, and (v) an efficient use of the land within the district for business uses. The Business A district regulations recognize that the BA District in the Shore Road area and the BA District in the Ocean House Road area are individually distinctive and may require different treatments, which are specified herein. (Effective July 8, 2009)
D. Standards 1. Performance Standards
g. Restaurant, including delicatessen, ice cream parlor, and sit down restaurant, size shall be limited to no more than 100 seats. (Effective July 8, 2009)
Item # 94 Number of Restaurant Seats in a BA Zone The town council will review public hearing comments on the number of restaurant seats to be permitted in a BA zone and will consider amending the zoning ordinance. The proposal would increase the number of permitted seats from 80 to 100.
Public Hearing: Rudy’s Liquor Licenses and Special Amusement Permit Application
16:15 Item # 95 Rudy’s Liquor Licenses and Special Amusement Permit Application
The town council will consider public comments and decide whether or not to recommend to the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages a malt, spirituous and vinous license for Cape Elizabeth Hospitality Group, LLC, dba Rudy’s of the Cape located at 517 Ocean House Road.
18:13 Public Hearing: General Assistance Appendices
Item # 96 General Assistance Appendices
The town council will hold a public hearing and will then consider recommended appendices to the general assistance ordinance
20:32 Item # 97 Normal High Water Mark Report from the Ordinance Committee
The town council will review a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding the definition of normal high water mark and will consider setting a public hearing on the proposal for Monday, August 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall.
01:01:39 Item # 98 Naming Recognitions within and on the grounds of the Thomas Memorial Library
The Library Building Committee has recommended opportunities for naming recognitions on the library grounds and within the library. PDF of Recommendation Word Version
01:09:43 Item # 99 Review of Process for Greenbelt Plan Update Completed in January 2014
The town council will review a report prepared by Councilors Jordan and Wagner reviewing the process undertaken to update the greenbelt plan. This is a follow-up to a 2015 town council goal and at an earlier workshop meeting Councilors Jordan and Wagner agreed to prepare the report with staff assistance from the town manager.
01:31:29 Item # 100 Coastal Zone Management Program Grant Application
The town council will review a proposed grant application to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry to update the 1995 town center storm water management program. This was a recommendation of the 2014 Town Center Plan.
01:33:19 Item # 101 Deadline for Review of Land Use Amendments
The town council chair has recommended that the council request the planning board to submit by January 2015 its recommendations on proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance arising from the land use chapter of the 2007 Town of Cape Elizabeth Comprehensive Plan. This referral was most recently given to the planning board in February 2013.
01:35:18 Item # 102 Tax Increment Finance Districts Presentation
The town manager will make a presentation on tax increment finance districts particularly referencing the proposal in the recently submitted town center plan. Additional information on TIFs may be found in this lengthier presentation from the state and in this word document also from the state. The state presentation may also be read in pdf format and this is a link to the town manager’s presentation in pdf format.
01:59:25 Item # 103 Five Year Financial Forecast
The town manager has prepared a five year financial forecast and will briefly highlight the report.
02:06:31 Item # 104 Proposed Revised Carry Forward Balances
The town manager has revised proposed carry forward balance approved on June 12, 2014 based on actual balances on June 30, 2014.
| General Fund Assigned Fund Balances | Approved June 12 2014 | Revised July 2 2014 | |
| 1102016 | Records Preservation | $ 5,346 | $ 5,346 |
| 1202011 | App Geo Implementation | $ 13,670 | $ 8,165 |
| 2104002 | Police Department Donations | $ 1,927 | $ 1,877 |
| 5205053 | Family Fun Day | $ 7,500 | $ 9,635 |
| 5205053 | 250th Anniversary Committee | $ 15,000 | $ 15,000 |
| 6452019 | Fort Williams Park Tree Planting | $ 6,130 | $ 6,030 |
| 7154004 | Police Cruiser Replacement | $ 28,779 | $ 22,650 |
| 7154009 | Roadway and Drainage Repairs | 6/30/2014 Balance | $ 113,005 |
| 7154009 | Roadway and Drainage Projects (May 12th Vote) | $ 329,900 | $ 329,900 |
| 7154013 | Sidewalk Improvements | $ 48,919 | $ 48,919 |
| 7154024 | Town Hall Exterior Repair | $ 8,246 | $ - |
| 7154052 | Library Project-Original Library Building | $ 106,337 | $ 106,337 |
| 7154111 | Town Hall Meeting Spaces/Office Spaces Plan | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 |
| 7154131 | Town Center Building Repairs | $ 21,500 | $ - |
| 7154147 | Police Exterior Door Replacement and Separation | $ 42,300 | $ 22,095 |
| 7155263 | Extrication Tool | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 |
| 7155265 | Town Hall Electrical System | $ 97,095 | $ 97,095 |
| 7155267 | Gull Crest Building Repairs | $ 3,000 | $ - |
| 7155269 | 2014 Bond Refinancing Fees and Expenses | $ 17,825 | |
| 7254227 | Fuel Donation Account | $ 3,687 | $ 3,687 |
| Budgeted Use of Undesignated Surplus | $ 352,000 | $ 352,000 | |
| $ 1,141,336 | $ 1,209,566 | ||
| Infrastructure Fund Assigned Fund Balance | |||
| 7504008 | Trout Brook | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 |
| 755 | Library Project | 6/30/2014 Balance | $ 211,167 |
02:08:48 Item # 105 Draft Policy for E-mail Notifications
The town manager has prepared a draft policy for e-mail notifications. This is a follow-up to a town council goal.
02:16:14 Item # 106 Updated Resolution with TD Bank
Scott Wyman began work on June 30, 2014 as the new school business manager. The school business manager position has always had check signing and other financial authority although the treasurer is the chief signer of checks. Debra Lane has the same authorities. In order to add Scott Wyman to the approved town agents dealing with TD Bank, it is recommended to adopt a new resolution with TD Bank.
02:17:14 Citizens Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
02:17:24 Item # 107 Update on Collective bargaining negotiations with the Teamsters representing Public Works Employees.
It is requested to enter into executive session to discuss the status of collective bargaining for a successor agreement with Local 340 of the Teamsters representing public works staff. (1 MRSA §405 6 D.)
Link to Monthly Financial Reports
Updated Debt Service Schedule - The town refinanced some school debt in June 2014 for a lower interest rate.
Adjournment