At the April 14, 2025, Town Council Meeting, the council voted on the agenda items listed below.  All seven counselors participated in the meeting; councilor Tim Thompson attended remotely.  When one or more councilors participate remotely, all votes must be cast by roll call vote.

1. Review of Draft Minutes for March 10, March 24, and April 7, 2025; Vote 7-0

2. Consent Calendar Item #50-2025 - #52-2025; Vote 7-0

#50-2025 Liquor License Renewal - Tostones Cafe

#51-2025 Recycling Committee Vacancy - Approving the appointment of Melissa Kim to a vacant seat on the Recycling Committee.

#52-2025 Code Enforcement Appointments

3. Public Hearing - Amendments to Chapter 13 Traffic Regulations

No public comments made.

4. Item #53-2025 Amendments to Chapter 13 Traffic Regulations; Vote 7-0

Responding to chronic issues relating to safety and parking along Shore Road, near Cliff House Beach, the Ordinance Committee has recommended amendments to the Chapter 13 Traffic Regulations per recommendations put forward by Public Works Director Jay Reynolds and Police Chief Paul Fenton.  The amendments add language prohibiting vehicle parking within 5-feet of a public or private driveway (in addition to prohibiting parking in front of) and prohibit parking within 20-feet of a crosswalk (or on the crosswalk).

5. Item #54-2025 Opportunity for Public Comments Relating to Proposed FY 2026 Municipal Budget; No Votes Taken

The council received public comments from one resident.

6. #55-2025 Landfill Solar Project - Change Proposal. Motion to Table Item to an Executive Session; Vote 7-0.

The original Landfill Solar Project, awarded to Encore Energy in 2020, has experienced several delays and extension agreements over the last 5 years. The Solar Landfill Project was expected to generate significant cost savings for the Town.  However, after multiple amendments, changes to state regulations, and Encore's failure to execute, the rate structure and savings to the Town are no longer achievable under the original net-metering proposals.  Encore is proposing to move forward with a direct land lease payment structure in lieu of variable rate savings to the Town.  The Energy Committee have identified that the only viable option remaining is a land lease agreement, as the current PPA structure would result in a net financial loss for the Town.  

The council voted unanimously to table the item and send it to an Executive Session for further review.

7.  Meeting Adjournment and Move to Workshop; Vote 7-0.

Meeting Agenda, Materials & Video Recording

The Town Council held a workshop directly following the Meeting Adjournment to discuss:

1. Traffic Committee Framework

2. Ad Hoc Privacy Advisory Committee Discussion

3. 1934 Building