Cape Elizabeth Town Council Agenda
Monday, December 10, 2018
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Council Chambers
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall

Valerie J. Deveraux
Jeremy A. Gabrielson
James M. "Jamie" Garvin
                Caitlin R. Jordan
Penelope A. Jordan
Valerie A. Randall
Christopher M. Straw

 

00:35 Convening of the Meeting by Christopher M. Straw

00:42 Administration of Oaths by the Town Clerk Debra M. Lane

Oaths of Office for Elected Officials Elected on November 6, 2018

Cape Elizabeth Town Council
Valerie J. Deveraux
Jeremy A. Gabrielson
James M. “Jamie” Garvin

Cape Elizabeth School Board
Heather W. Altenburg
Laura E. DeNino
Elizabeth K. Scifres

For Reference  – Link to List of Selectmen and Town Council Members
03:31 Roll Call by the Town Clerk

03:49 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

04:13 Item# 1-2019              Election of Town Council Chairman
   
Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

The caucus recommends James M. “Jamie” Garvin.

 

On this and the other items relating to council organization, the names listed are the persons who appeared to be the consensus choices at the town council caucus held on November 13, 2018.

05:53 Town Council Reports and Correspondence

08:00 Presentation
Kevin Roche, CEO ecomaine
Link to Annual Report

36:26 Item #2-2019  Confirmation of Police Chief

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

After nearly 40 years on the Cape Elizabeth Police Department, and the last 18 years as chief, Chief Neil Williams is retiring.

Town Manager Matthew Sturgis has appointed Cape Elizabeth Police Department Sergeant Paul W. Fenton to serve as the Town’s 8th Police Chief. Sgt. Fenton has served the department since January 28, 1997. The town manager with the assistance of a committee conducted a search for the next police chief.

Council-Manager Charter Article III Sec. 1.1.

• Appointments by town manager; removals. Appoint and remove, both subject to approval of the council, the town clerk, town treasurer, police chief, fire chief, public works director and other department heads and prescribe their duties. The town manager shall also have the power to appoint the local health officer, and the manager shall act as health officer in the event of incapacity or absence of the local health officer.

 

Proposed Motion:
ORDERED, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council confirms the town manager’s appointment of Paul W. Fenton to serve as Police Chief of the Town of Cape Elizabeth effective December 11, 2018.

41:49 Finance Committee Report
Dashboard and Financial Reports as of 11/30/2018

Appropriation Control
Expense Distribution
Revenue Control
Revenue Distribution

45:49 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda

53:20 Town Manager’s Monthly Report

55:13 Review of Draft Minutes of November 14, 2018 meeting.

55:50 Link to Results of Caucus Held November 13, 2018

Opportunity for Public Comment on Item ##3-16 (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

56:12 Item# 3-2019              Adoption of Town Council Rules
  
56:38 Item# 4-2019              Appointment of the Finance Committee

Christopher M. Straw as chairman and the Council as a whole to serve as the finance committee.

57:13 Item# 5-2019              Appointment of Ordinance Committee

Penelope A. Jordan as chairman and Caitlin R. Jordan and Valerie A. Randall as members.

57:41 Item# 6-2019              Appointment of an Appointments Committee

Valerie J. Deveraux as chairman and Jeremy A. Gabrielson and Christopher M. Straw as members.

58:02 Consent Agenda

Items ## 7-16 will be considered en bloc.  The council chairman will entertain a single motion to approve Items # #6-15.  Any councilor may request for any item to be removed from the consent list and be separately voted.

Item# 7-2019              Appointment of Representatives to ecomaine Board of Directors

James M. “Jamie” Garvin and Matthew E. Sturgis for terms to expire on December 31, 2021.

Item# 8-2019              Appointment of Representative to Greater Portland Council of General Assembly, Metro Coalition and Executive Committee

Jeremy A. Gabrielson, General Assembly and Metro Coalition
Matthew E. Sturgis, Executive Committee

Item# 9-2019             Appointment of Representative to PACTS Policy Committee

Matthew E. Sturgis

Item# 10-2019            Appointment of Representative to MMA Legislative Policy Committee and MMA Convention Delegate

Valerie A. Randall for a term until December 2020.

 

Item# 11-2019            Appointment of Representative to Thomas Memorial Library Foundation

Jeremy A. Gabrielson

Item# 12-2019            Appointment of Representative to Greater Portland Economic Development Corporation

Valerie A. Randall

Item# 13-2019            Appointment of Representative to Portland Jetport Noise Advisory Committee

Penelope A. Jordan

Item# 14-2019            Appointment of Representatives to Thomas Jordan Grants Subcommittee

Valerie J. Deveraux to 12/2021

Previously appointed:
Caitlin R. Jordan to 12/2020
Penelope A. Jordan to 12/2019

Item# 15-2019            Appointment of Vice Chair of Museum at Portland Head Light

Christopher M. Straw
Council Chairman James M. “Jamie” Garvin is chairman per the by-laws.  

Item #16-2019            Continued Service on Comprehensive Plan Committee

The council caucus confirmed the continued service on the comprehensive plan committee:

Penelope A. Jordan
Sara W. Lennon

59:16 Item #17-2019            Appointment of Fair Hearing Officer

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

Article VII of the General Assistance Ordinance requires the municipal officers to appoint a fair
hearing authority (FHA) that will determine, based on all the evidence presented at the fair hearing,
whether the claimant(s) were eligible to receive assistance at the time they applied for general
assistance. The FHA is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that general assistance is
administered in accordance with the state law and local ordinance.

It is recommended David S. Sherman be reappointed to serve a second term as the fair hearing officer
until December 31, 2021.

59:59 Item #18-2019            Appointment of Registrar of Voters

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

Title 21-A §101 2. Appointment requires the municipal officers to appoint a qualified registrar of
voters by January 1st of each odd-numbered year. The registrar shall serve for 2 years and until a
successor is appointed and sworn.

It is recommended to reappoint Debra M. Lane to serve as Registrar of Voters for a term to expire January 1, 2021 and until a successor is appointed and sworn.

01:00:43 Item# 19-2019            Code of Ethics

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

Town Council Rules provide that each council member will annually sign an attestation that they have read and understand the Council Code of Ethics. 

01:01:44 Item# 20-2019            Schedule of Council Meetings for 2019

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

It is recommended to approve the following regular, special and workshop meeting dates for the
council year 2019. Council meetings and workshops are included in the meetings calendar on the
town’s website. Any changes including date, time and place will be noted on the calendar.

Links to 2019 Meeting Schedule and Budget Review Schedule for FY 2020

Regular and Special meetings                                                   Workshop

            December 10, 2018 (Regular Meeting and Organizational Meeting for 2019)      December 19, 2018 (Council Goals and FOAA)
January 14, 2019                                                                       January 16, 2019
February 11, 2019                                                                     February 4, 2019
March 11, 2019                                                                         March 20 and 21, 2019 (Budget Workshops)
April 8, 2019 (Regular Meeting and Opportunity for Budget Public Comments)     April 24* and 25, 2019 (Budget Workshops)
May 6, 2019 (Special Council Meeting – Budget Public Hearing)                May 8, 2018
May 13, 2019 (Regular Meeting and Vote on the FY 2020 Budget)
June 10, 2019                                                                            June 3, 2019
July 8, 2019
August 12, 2019                                               
September 9, 2019                                                                     September 4, 2019
October 16, 2019 (Wednesday)                                                  October 2, 2019
November 13, 2019 (Wednesday)                                               November 14, 2019 (Organizational Caucus for 2020)
December 9, 2019 (Regular Meeting and Organizational Meeting for 2020)        December 11, 2019 (Council Goals and FOAA)                                    
                                                                                                *4/24/2019 Budget presentation from the School Board

 

01:02:38 Item# 21-2019            Appointments to Boards and Committees

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

The Appointments Committee recommends the following appointments to boards and committees with new terms beginning January 1, 2019.

Energy Committee                                                  Barbara Toomey                                             22 Woodcrest Road                      12/31/2021

 

01:06:20 Item# 22-2019            Bird Dog Roadhouse License

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

It is proposed to approve the annual malt, vinous, and spirituous licenses for Cape Hospitality Group DBA Bird Dog Roadhouse at 517 Ocean House Road.

Proposed Motion:
ORDERED, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council approves the annual malt, vinous, and spirituous licenses for Cape Hospitality Group DBA Bird Dog Roadhouse at 517 Ocean House Road as presented.

01:07:38 Item #23-2019            Senior Tax Relief Ordinance

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

One of the town council goals for 2018 is to explore the creation and implementation of a senior citizen property tax relief program.

Tax Assessor Clinton Swett provided reports relating to a senior tax relief program at the April 9, 2018 council meeting and May 1, 2018 council workshop.

On September 10, 2018 the town council referred the senior property tax relief program to the ordinance committee.

The ordinance committee reviewed the senior tax relief ordinance at the November 1 and
November 13, 2018 meetings. At the November 13th meeting the ordinance committee voted (2-0) to recommend the ordinance to the town council for consideration.

It is in order for the town council to set the draft senior tax relief ordinance to public hearing on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall.

01:10:32 Item #24-2019            Land Donation at 44 Spurwink Avenue

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

Colin Powers, 44 Spurwink Avenue has offered to donate a portion of the property at 44 Spurwink Avenue. The land is wetland abutting Trout Brook and land already owned by the town.

The conservation committee discussed the possible donation at the November 19, 2018 meeting. The conservation committee voted (4-0) that the town council consider acceptance of the land to be donated in the area of 44 Spurwink Avenue abutting town land, noting that a survey and title work may need to be done.

01:15:31 Item #25-2019            Sawyer Road Culvert Study

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

In April 2017 the town council authorized application for a coastal communities grant to the Maine Coastal Program to assess 16 municipal culverts.

The town council is requested to accept a Part II grant focusing on Sawyer Road to follow up a Part I grant studying 16 town culverts. The grant is in collaboration with the Town of Scarborough.

It is recommended the town council accepts the Sawyer Road Hydrology and Hydraulic Study grant in the amount of $32,124.00. It is further recommended the town council formally acknowledge the Culvert Assessment grant in the amount of $17,000.

01:17:29 Item #26-2019            Update on the Comprehensive Plan Review Process

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

The comprehensive plan committee has completed the draft comprehensive plan. The town council should decide the process going forward.

It is recommended the town council set the comprehensive plan review process to workshop on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.

01:18:22 Item #27-2019            Application to Planning Board – Resource Protection Permit

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

01:23:38 Item# 28-2019            Acceptance of Annual Gifts and Donations

Opportunity for Public Comment (Limited to 15 minutes; 3 minutes per person. Time may be extended by a majority of the town council.)

Link to Gift List

It is proposed to accept gifts/donations received in 2018 with appreciation.

01:24:21 Item #29-2018            Finance Director

During the FY 2019 budget deliberations a new position of finance director was discussed. It was a
consensus of the town council at the July 16, 2018 workshop for the town manager to proceed in
reviewing the position and creating a job description.

The town manager will present a draft job description and funding recommendation for council
consideration.

01:46:20 Citizens may at this point in the meeting raise any topic that is not on the agenda that pertains to Cape Elizabeth local government.

Adjournment