2021.02.08 Virtual Town Council Agenda-Special Meeting

Submitted on February 3, 2021 - 11:42am
Revised on February 3, 2021 - 11:42am
Revised on February 3, 2021 - 11:43am
Revised on February 4, 2021 - 4:32pm
Revised on February 4, 2021 - 4:42pm
Revised on February 8, 2021 - 9:05am
Date: 
Monday, February 8, 2021 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Roll Call
Item 1

Update on the Community Vision and Values project. 

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 2

Re-enactment of Ordinance No.128-2020, an emergency ordinance to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Falmouth Code of Ordinances relating to outdoor eating areas and outdoor retail display to assist businesses suffering economic loss due to COVID-19 in a manner consistent with the Governor’s re-opening plan

A public hearing is not required under the Town Charter for the adoption of an emergency ordinance. The Council accepted public comment on this item when this item was discussed at the Council’s May 27 meeting and each time the ordinance has been re-enacted. Public comment will be taken at this meeting.

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 3

Update from Highland Land Leadership Team (HLLT). 

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 4

Update on development of Falmouth's Strategic Watershed Plan.

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 5

Resolution regarding Sustainable Business Recognition Program proposed by Recycling and Energy Advisory Committee (REAC).

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 6

Introduction of an amendments to the Code of Ordinances to:

  • add a new section to Ch. II-12, Section 12-4 regulating construction noise; and
  • to amend Ch. II-19, Section 19-72.5 to remove outdated references 

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

ACTION: Schedule Public Hearing.
Item 7

Resolution in support of establishing a new section of the Town purchasing guidelines and policy, Section X, regarding the acquisition of property for highway, stormwater, and wastewater collection and treatment purposes. 

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Adjourn
Related Event: 
2021.02.08 Special Town Council Meeting

On Monday, February 8, 2021, at 7:00 pm, the Falmouth Town Council will conduct a virtual meeting using emergency legislation, Sec. G-1 MRSA §403-A, that allows cities and towns to conduct meetings online. 

The Town will use “Zoom” to conduct this meeting. The link to join the meeting via computer and phone instructions are below. In order to participate in the “public comment” portion of the meeting, please make sure your Zoom application is up to date. Otherwise, you will need to call into the meeting to participate.

Follow this Link to see the Agenda. 

Visit our information page here on how to participate in virtual public meetings. 

Please email Maggie Fleming at mfleming@falmouthme.org with questions or if you need assistance participating via zoom. Ms. Fleming will be unavailable to assist during the 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting as she will be participating in the meeting.

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