2018.08.27 Town Council Agenda

Submitted on August 21, 2018 - 3:17pm
Revised on August 21, 2018 - 3:18pm
Revised on August 21, 2018 - 3:18pm
Revised on August 21, 2018 - 3:18pm
Revised on August 23, 2018 - 5:15pm
Revised on July 12, 2021 - 11:42am
Date: 
Monday, August 27, 2018 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Item 1

Public Forum
Item 2 (Consent Agenda)
  • Order to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2018, Town Council Special Meeting
  • Order to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2018, Town Council Meeting

A public comment period will be included (3 minutes per person).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 3

Report from Council Committees and liaisons regarding updates on assignments.
Item 4

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 per person).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 5

Public Hearing on amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, regarding temporary signs.

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

ACTION: Schedule order.
Item 6

The Council will consider the following orders pertaining to the proposed renovation and expansion of the Falmouth Memorial Library:

  • An Order to authorize the Town Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Falmouth Memorial Library Association;
  • An Order authorizing up to $500,000 of the Town’s Bonds to finance one-half the additional costs to renovate and expand the Falmouth Memorial Library, to be matched by funds to be provided by the Falmouth Memorial Library Association (the "Bond Order");
  • A vote to recommend passage of the question at the election; and
  • An Order Submitting the Falmouth Memorial Library Order to Referendum.

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 7

Update on efforts to curb the Browntail Moth infestation in Town and a Resolution requesting a declaration of a public health nuisiance from the Maine Bureau of Health. 

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 8

Introduction of an ordinance to establish a moratorium on medical marijuana caregiver retail stores.

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

ACTION: Schedule public hearing.
Item 9

Order to expend $10,000 from the Long Range Planning Special Revenue Fund and to accept $10,000 from the Maine Turnpike Authority to said fund to conduct a development feasibility analysis at the West Falmouth Crossing Shopping Plaza. 

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 10

Order to authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement between the Town and Pete Wormel (dba WWW) of Harmon's Hamburger on Route 100.

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 11

Order to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Laws of Maine to discuss and consider the acquisition of real estate rights, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C).

A public comment period will not be included.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Adjourn
Related Event: 
2018.08.27 Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will meet on Monday, August 27, 2018, at 7:00 pm at Town Hall in Council Chambers. 

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