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Town of Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth Town Council
Workshop Agenda
August 9, 2010
7:00 p.m.
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the Aug. 9, 2010 workshop
- Discussion to Prepare for Pay Per Throw Public Hearing
Town of Cape Elizabeth
Public Participation at Town Council Meetings
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.
Speaking at the meeting on topics not on the agenda at regular Council meetings
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 Council. 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.
Decorum
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.
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Draft Agenda
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the Aug. 9, 2010 meeting or, click on agenda item links to view supporting document.
CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting # 11-2010
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Monday, August 9, 2010
7:30 p.m. – Workshop Begins at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call by the Town Clerk
Anne E. Swift-Kayatta, Chair 14 Stone Bridge Road 767-5754 12/2011
Frank J. Governali 18 Old Ocean House Road 799-5842 12/2010
Penelope A. Jordan 349 Fowler Road 671-5341 12/2010
Sara W. Lennon 54 Cranbrook Drive 741-5139 12/2012
David S. Sherman, Jr. 74 Hunts Point Road 749-2668 12/2011
Jessica L. Sullivan 38 Cranbrook Drive 774-0115 12/2012
James T. Walsh 23 Rock Crest Drive 799-6730 12/2012
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Town Council Reports and Correspondence
Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
Town Manager’s Report
Review of Minutes of Meeting held July 12, 2010
Item# 98-2010 Rooster Review Process
The rooster topic was referred to the Ordinance Committee last month. As it now appears that the issue may be addressed within the Zoning Ordinance, it is recommended that the issue also be referred to the Planning Board.
Item# 99-2010 Tree Ordinance
It is recommended to schedule a public hearing on the Tree Ordinance for September 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The proposed amendments were accepted from the Ordinance Committee last month and a public hearing needs to be set before final adoption.
Item# 100-2010 Town Council Rules- Proposed Amendments
The Town Council will consider proposed amendments to the Town Council Rules to implement changes consistent with the communications strategy adopted last month.
Item# 101-2010 Pay Per Throw
It is recommended to set a public hearing for Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. on the potential of a pay per throw system for solid waste. This item will also be discussed at the Town Council workshop meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. prior to this meeting. Recycling Committee Pay Per Throw Memo
Item# 102-2010 Appointments Committee Report
The Appointments Committee is recommending vacancies be filled on municipal boards and commissions.
Kate Mitchell- Thomas Memorial Library Trustees
Nikki Dresser- Community Services Advisory Commission
Jaime Garvin-Recycling Committee
Item# 103-2010 Pole Location- Dermot Drive
Central Maine Power Company has requested approval for a pole location on Dermot Drive.
Item# 104-2010 Annual MMA Ballot
The annual MMA ballot is ready for casting.
Item# 105-2010 Request for Hardship Abatement
A property owner has asked for an abatement of property taxes by reason of infirmity or poverty. Pursuant to 36 MRSA §841 2.G applications are confidential and hearings and reviews on any such requests are held in executive session. The decision is made in public but without disclosing the identity of the applicant.
Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
Adjournment
Link to July 31, 2010 Monthly Financial Report
Upcoming Meetings
Town Council Workshop Re: Land Use September 7, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Regular Town Council Meeting September 13, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting Re: Audit Presentation October 4, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Town Council Workshop Re: Fort Williams Park October 4, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Regular Town Council Meeting October 13, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Town Council Workshop Re: Pending Issues November 1, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Regular Town Council Meeting November 8, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Town Council Workshop Re: Council goal setting December 6, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Regular Town Council Meeting December 13, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Town of Cape Elizabeth
Public Participation at Town Council Meetings
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.
Speaking at the meeting on topics not on the agenda at regular Council meetings
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 Council. 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.
Decorum
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.
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Joint
Town
Council – Planning
Board Workshop on Land Use Amendments
Tuesday, September 7,
2010, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
1.
Welcome
/ Introduction – 5 minutes (Anne
Swift-Kayatta and Peter Hatem)
2.
Review
of Land Use Section of the Comprehensive Plan (pages 139-154) – 15 minutes (David Sherman and Peter
Hatem; Maureen O’Meara)
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Goals
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State
Law Requirements
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Town
Council memoranda to Planning Board regarding implementation
3.
Growth
Projections / “Expected New Growth” (pages 147-148) – 15 minutes
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Background
on the projections set forth in the Comprehensive Plan (Anne Swift-Kayatta; Maureen
O’Meara)
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Must we
have them? Legal requirements (Peter
Hatem and David Sherman)
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Review report
of Planning Decisions on growth projections (Michael McGovern / Frank O’Hara of
Planning Decisions)
4.
Growth
Areas – 10 minutes
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Background
on growth areas; how they were determined (Anne Swift-Kayatta; Maureen O’Meara)
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Must we
have them? Legal requirements (Peter
Hatem and David Sherman)
5.
Proposed
Land Use Amendments – 10 minutes
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Summary
(Maureen O’Meara and Peter Hatem)
6.
Public
Comment – 15 minutes (depending on
number of attendees, this can be modified at the Council / Planning Board’s
discretion)
7.
Town
Council and Planning Board Discussion – 40
minutes (Peter Hatem and Anne Swift-Kayatta; entire Planning Board and
Council)
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Impact
of revised growth projections on (i) the need for the Amendments and/or (ii) the
Comprehensive Plan in general
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Is doing
nothing to amend the Ordinance an option? Will that achieve goals of the Comprehensive Plan?
Ø
What might our Town look like if we do not
amend the Ordinance?
Ø
Do we need to move forward with any
amendments in light of those projections?
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Growth
Areas – Should the Town Ordinance “encourage” growth within certain areas of
Cape
Elizabeth
?
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Can or
should we amend the Ordinance to discourage (or eliminate) growth?
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Has the
directive to the Planning Board changed?
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Can or
should the Council revise/amend the Comprehensive Plan?
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Next
steps
Please
note that all times are approximate, and subject to the discretion of the
Chairs.
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MEETINGS
SCHEDULE
2010 Draft Schedule of Meetings
Meetings scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall
(updated 04/20/10)
|
Town Council |
Council Workshop |
Finance Comm. |
Tentative Workshop Topics |
| Council Orientation |
14th at 6:00p.m. |
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| December |
14 |
16 |
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| January |
11 |
4, 11 at 7:00 p.m. 25 |
4 |
Fort Williams Park and Half Year Fincom |
| February |
8 |
4 |
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Library and Recycling |
| March |
8 |
|
11,15, |
Revenue Generation and Economic Challenge Goals |
| April |
12 |
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| May |
10 & 13 |
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6, 13 |
13th Council Meeting Follows Fincom Meeting |
| May |
24 |
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Budget Public Hearing |
| May |
25 |
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Budget Vote |
| June |
14 |
15 |
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Comp Plan Implementation Progress & Effective Citizen Participation Goals Review |
| July |
12 at 7:30 p.m. |
12 at 6:00 p.m. |
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MORC Recommendations Review & Environmental Stewardship Goals |
| August |
9 |
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| August |
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Employee Recognition Luncheon on the 26th at Noon |
| September |
13 |
7 (7 pm) |
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Land Use Regulations Review |
| October |
13 |
4 |
4 |
Fincom Quarterly Review & Goal Followup, Fort Williams Park issues |
| November |
8 |
1 |
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Pending Issues |
| December |
13 |
6 |
|
Council Goalsetting |
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