CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting # 10-2012
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Monday, August 13, 2012
7:00 p.m.
00:05 Roll Call by the Town Clerk
00:18 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
00:36 Town Council Reports and Correspondence
03:22 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
03:29 Town Manager’s Report
Link to All Background Information
13:54 Review of
Draft Minutes of July 9, 2012 Town Council Meeting
14:08 Item# 113 -2012
November 2012 Election Warrant
The town council will consider approving the warrant for the November 6, 2012 municipal election and ballot questions.
16:03 Item# 114 -2012
Update on Rescue Service
The town council approved the use of per diem rescue personnel on weekdays effective in January 2012. Fire Chief Peter Gleeson will provide an update on the program. It is recommended the report be accepted with appreciation to Chief Gleeson and to all rescue personnel.
24:45 Item# 115-2012
Library Internet Policy
The library trustees have recommended several changes to the library internet policy.
It is recommended they be approved.
25:45 Item# 116-2012
Proposed Demolition of 7 Holman Road
It is recommended that the town manager be authorized to have demolished the structures located on the 7 Holman Road parcel adjacent to the Thomas Memorial Library.
34:31 Item# 117 -2012
Town Ways Ordinance Draft Amendments
Draft Motion- Ordered: The town council thanks the ordinance committee for
reviewing issues relating to the town ways ordinance and refers the proposal to a public hearing on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall with proper notice thereof.
39:31 Item# 118-2012
Administrative Code Technical Amendments
The town manager is recommending some technical amendments to the Administrative Code. Draft Motion- The town council receives the proposed technical amendments to the administrative code and refers the proposal to a public hearing on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall with proper notice thereof.
42:24 Item# 119-2012
Compliance Policy after Issuance of Bonds
The auditors are recommending their clients adopt a policy for compliance with requirements following issuance of bonds. The draft Cape Elizabeth policy mirrors one recently adopted by the Town of Cumberland.
43:49 Item# 120-2012
Goal to Review Fundraising Policies
One of the town council goals is to review fundraising policies. A
summary has been prepared.
45:33 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
45:41 Announcement of next Ordinance Committee meeting
47:40 Adjournment
Link to Monthly Financial Report
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