2015.08.24 Town Council Agenda
Agenda Item | Summary |
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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.
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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). |
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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