Monday, September 8, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Jessica L. Sullivan, Chairman
Caitlin R. Jordan
Molly MacAuslan
Katharine N. Ray
David S. Sherman, Jr.
Jamie Wagner
James T. Walsh
Meeting Opening by the Town Council Chairman
00:08 Roll Call by the Town Clerk
00:26 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
00:50 Town Council Reports and Correspondence
01:00 Finance Committee Report
01:59 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.
02:15 Town Manager’s Monthly Report
08:06 Review of Draft Minutes of Previous Meetings
Review of Draft Minutes of August 11, 2014 Town Council Meeting
Related material for each agenda item may be found here.
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Procedure for Speaking on Agenda Items
After an item has been introduced, 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 affiliation is relevant, prior to making other comments. All remarks should be addressed to the Town Council. Comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; however, the time may be extended by majority vote of councilors present. For agenda items that are not formally advertised public hearings, the time for public comments is limited to 15 minutes per agenda item. This time may be extended by a majority of the Town Council. The chairman may decline to recognize any person who has already spoken on the same agenda item and may call on speakers in a manner so as to balance debate. Once the Council has begun its deliberations on an item, no person shall be permitted to address the Council on such item.
Persons present at Council meetings shall not applaud or otherwise express approval or disapproval of any statements made or actions taken at such meeting. Persons at Council meetings may only address the Town Council after being recognized by the chairman.
08:37 - public comment on Item # 115
25:25 Item # 115 Update from the Firing Range Committee
The Firing Range Committee voted to request from the Town Council 2 exceptions from the ordinance, as follows:
"The Firing Range Committee recommends that the Town Council grant an exception to a firing range pursuant to Article XIII, Sec. 24-13-1, as follows: Notwithstanding Article VIII, Sec. 24-8-1, the Code Enforcement Officer may approve grading, building, or other improvement permits, prior to the submission of a complete application and the approval of a license, if: (a) there is a completed safety evaluation that has been reviewed and approved by the Firing Range Committee; and (b) an expert in best practices for firing ranges (as determined by the Firing Range Committee), along with the Firing Range Committee, has reviewed and approved the design for the firing range."
"The Firing Range Committee recommends that the Town Council grant an exception to a firing range pursuant to Article XIII, Sec. 24-13-1, as follows: Notwithstanding Article IX, Sec. 24-9-1, the Firing Range Committee, in its discretion, has the authority to grant extensions to a firing range in order for such firing range to complete registration."
Link to Exceptions Provision in the Ordinance
02:15:19 Item # 116 Status Report on Short Term Rentals
The code enforcement officer has submitted an update on the implementation of the short term rentals ordinance adopted in November 2012. The report also includes the results of a survey of permit holders and residents living near permitted short term rentals.
01:47:00 Item # 117 Use of Facilities Report
Chairman Sullivan will provide an updated report on the use of facilities.
Link to PowerPoint Link to PDF
02:34:39 Item # 118 Pay Classification Plan
Pursuant to the Town Personnel Code, the town manager is submitting a proposed update to our pay classification plan and requests the town council’s approval. The update has been reviewed by the council chairman and the finance committee chairman.
02:42:45 Item # 119 Capital Stewardship Plan
The town manager is submitting the proposed capital stewardship plan for 2016-2025 for town council review and approval.
02:47:21 Item # 120 Public Hearing on Town Center Plan Adoption
It is proposed to schedule a public hearing for Monday, October 6, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. on consideration of adoption of the 2014 Town Center Plan draft from the Town Center Planning Committee
Link to Explanatory Memorandum
Link Showing Changes from the Original Committee Report -Draft
Link to PDF Version Showing Changes from the Original Committee Report
02:48:57 Item # 121 Public Hearing on Tax Increment Financing District
It is proposed to schedule a public hearing for Monday, October 6, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. on consideration of approval of a tax increment financing district for the town center.
01:56:30 Item # 122 Roosters
It is proposed to refer to the ordinance committee a review of the potential of the town not allowing roosters to be kept on small lots.
02:49:29 Citizens Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
02:49:39 Item # 123 Executive Session Request
It is requested to enter into executive session to discuss an application for a poverty abatement and to begin the annual process for evaluation of the town manager. (1 MRSA §405 6 A and 6F.)
The manager evaluation process approved late last year provides:
In September of each year, the council and manager should meet together in closed session to review the manager’s progress on council expectations and to ensure that any issues needing focus between September and the end of the council year are addressed.
Link to Monthly Financial Reports
Adjournment