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DRAFT MINUTES

DRAFT  

CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

Regular Meeting # 3-2010

Cape Elizabeth Town Hall

Monday, March 8, 2010

7:30 p.m.

Roll Call by the Town Clerk                            Present    Absent

Michael K. McGovern, Town Manager                                X

Debra M. Lane , Town Clerk                                                  X

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Town Council Reports and Correspondence

Councilor Sullivan attended the February 8 meeting of the Conservation Commission. The Commission is adding meetings to the regular schedule to address open space. The Town/School Cost Allocation report is on this evening’s agenda. This analysis will be refined and updated.

Councilor Jordan attended the March 2 meeting of the Recycling Committee. The Committee is developing an action plan related to reviewing Pay Per Bag and increasing recycling rates.

Councilor Lennon reported that on February 25 the Alternative Energy Committee presented its work and recommendations. A subsequent report will be provided further analyzing and detailing the recommendations.

Councilor Walsh, Michael McGovern, Robert Malley and Maureen McCarthy, Chair Fort Williams Advisory Commission will meet on March 10 to develop a strategy of how to address the revenue opportunities at Fort Williams Park.

Chair Swift-Kayatta thanked the Portland Regional Chamber for hosting the annual Municipal Officials dinner on February 10. Thank you to the Public Works Department and Public Safety Departments for their efforts during the recent rain and wind storm.

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Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda

Fred Prince, 2 Rocky Hill Road

Mr. Prince suggested that Fort Williams Park can pay for itself and more. The Town Council should listen to the vote three years ago and not implement fees but review other revenue opportunities.

Town Manager’s Report – Michael McGovern

One of the Town Council Goals is Employee Recognition. The Town Manager reviewed current activities, challenges and cost-saving measures by various municipal Department Heads. He acknowledged the hard work of the Town Council on their goals, some of which were highlighted in progress reports at the beginning of this meeting.

Municipal Operations Review Committee Public Forum

Wednesday, March 10 7:00 p.m. Town Council Chamber at Town Hall

Chair Swift-Kayatta thanked the employees and said that residents value the work of public officials as noted in the survey of the Comprehensive Plan.

Review of Minutes of Meeting held February 8, 2010

Moved by David S. Sherman, Jr. and Seconded by Sara W. Lennon

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council approves the minutes of Meeting #2-2010 held February 8, 2010 as presented.

(7 yes) (0 no)

Item# 34-2010         

Public Hearing:       Amendment to the Code of Ordinances

                                  Post Construction Stormwater Management Plans

Present - Robert Malley, Director of Public Works

              Fred Morin, OEST Associates, Inc. an AMEC Company

Chair Swift-Kayatta opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.

After hearing no comments the hearing was closed.

Into – Councilor Sherman, Chairman Ordinance Committee

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Moved by David S. Sherman, Jr. and Seconded by Sara W. Lennon

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council approves the proposed amendments to Chapter 18 Conservation Ordinance relating to Post Construction Stormwater Management Plans as presented.

(7 yes) (0 no)

See attachment.

Item# 35-2010           Cape Elizabeth Employee Health Insurance Review Committee   

Intro – David Hillman, Chairman Health Insurance Review Committee

            Penelope Jordan, Member Health Insurance Review Committee

Moved by Anne E. Swift-Kayatta and Seconded by Sara W. Lennon

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council acknowledges receipt of the Cape Elizabeth Employee Health Insurance Review Committee Report February 2010 and refers the report to the Finance Committee to be considered as part of the upcoming budget review. The Town Council thanks the Committee for their extensive report. Pursuant to the original committee charge, the report will be collaboratively reviewed with the School Board. Subsequent to the collaborative review, the Town Council and the School Board will independently review the recommendations.

(7 yes) (0 no)

Item# 36-2010           Agricultural Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance

Intro – Councilor Sherman, Chairman Ordinance Committee

Moved by David S. Sherman, Jr. and Seconded by Penelope A. Jordan

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council refers to the Ordinance Committee recommended revisions to the Zoning Ordinance by the Planning Board relating to Agricultural amendments and thank you to the Planning Board for their work on the revisions.   

(7 yes) (0 no)

Item# 37-2010           Town Center Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance

Intro – Councilor Sherman, Chairman Ordinance Committee

Moved by David S. Sherman, Jr. and Seconded by Jessica L. Sullivan

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council refers to public hearing on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall recommendations from the Ordinance Committee (2-1) proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance regarding density in the Town Center Zone and thank you to the Ordinance Committee for their work on the revisions. The vote on the revisions is scheduled for May 10, 2010.

(7 yes) (0 no)

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Item# 38-2010           Thomas Memorial Library Circulation Policy

Present – Jay Scherma , Director of the Thomas Memorial Library  

Moved by Jessica L. Sullivan and Seconded by James T. Walsh

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council adopts the recommendations of the Thomas Memorial Library Trustees to amend the Circulation Policies.

(7 yes) (0 no)

See attachment.

Item# 39-2010           Proposed FY 2011 Municipal Budget and Special Funds Budgets  

Intro – Manager McGovern

Citizens Comments

Fred Prince, 2 Rocky Hill Road

Mr. Prince asked where the Town’s investment monies are being held. He cautioned about banks that are at risk and unsecure.

Moved by Sara W. Lennon and Seconded by James T. Walsh

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council acknowledges receipt of the Town Manager’s proposed FY 2011 municipal budget and the specials funds budgets and refers the budgets to the Finance Committee.  

(7 yes) (0 no)

Item# 40-2010           Curtailment Meeting Suggestions

Moved by David S. Sherman, Jr. and Seconded by Jessica L. Sullivan

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council approves the proposed process for consideration of each suggestion of the Curtailment Meeting Suggestions (Public forum held December 8, 2009) on potential revenue sources and expenditure savings ideas. The attached spreadsheet has been developed listing the 113 suggestions relating to municipal government.

(7 yes) (0 no)

See attachment.

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Item# 41-2010           One Town Concept-School/Town Allocation  

Intro – Councilor Sullivan – Liaison to the Town Council Goal

Moved by Jessica L. Sullivan and Seconded by David S. Sherman, Jr.

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council acknowledges receipt of the information related to the identification of operational school related costs that are in the municipal budget and municipal related operational costs that are in the school budget.

(7 yes) (0 no)

See attachment – Town/School Cost Allocations

Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda

Fred Prince, 2 Rocky Hill Road

Mr. Prince encouraged the Town Council to “make cuts now rather than later.” Economic challenges will remain for long period of time.

Finance Committee – Thursday, March 11 7:30 p.m. William H. Jordan Conference Room at Town Hall

Town Council meetings and budget schedule are listed on the town’s website at www.capeelizabeth.com.

Adjournment  

Moved by Sara W. Lennon and Seconded by James T. Walsh

Ordered the Cape Elizabeth Town Council adjourns at 9:28 p.m.

(7 yes) (0 no)

Respectfully Submitted,

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Debra M. Lane , Town Clerk