2015.08.24 Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Monday, August 24, 2015 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Roll Call

Council Attendance

Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance

Item 1

Public Forum

Item 2

Report from Council Committees and liaisons regarding updates on assignments.

Item 3

Report from the Appointments Committee and order relative to filling various vacancies on Boards and Committees.

A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Item 4

Report from staff regarding the proposed tax rate for FY2015/16 and solicit guidance from the Council regarding the final rate and proposed overlay amount.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Council guidance is anticipated but no formal action will be required.

 

Item 5

Public Hearing on an amendment to the Code of Ordinances Div. II-2-3-12. Economic Improvement Committee to update the charge and membership of the Falmouth Economic Improvement Committee (FEIC).

A public comment period will be included with this item (5 minutes).

ACTION: Schedule Order.

Item 6

Public Hearing on an amendment to the Zoning and Site Plan Review Ordinance Sec. 19-23.11 Master Development Plan Time Limits, in order to extend the Tidewater Master Plan Development District an additional six months.

A public comment period will be included with this item (5 minutes).

ACTION: Schedule Order.

Item 7

The Recycling and Energy Advisory Committee (REAC) will present a recommendation on policy options regarding single-use disposable shopping bags.

A public comment period will not be included with this item, however the Town Council will discuss when to schedule a future public forum/hearing to encourage feedback and input from the public. 

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.

Item 8

Update from staff regarding possible development of one or more large solar array projects on town land and/or buildings and order to appoint a Town Attorney to assist the Town with the development of legal documents and partnerships to faciliate the use of federal tax credits related to solar projects.

A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Item 9

Discussion of a proposed change to Council rules section 16.H, regarding "motion for the previous question".

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.

Item 10

Order to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Laws of Maine to discuss and consider negotiation parameters associated with the Maine Association of Police contract renewal, pursuant 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (D).

A public comment period will not be included with this item.
 
ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.

Adjourn

The Town Council will meet on Monday, August 24, 2015, at 7:00 pm at Town Hall in Council Chambers.  Follow the link provided to see the agenda.

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