2019.07.22 Town Council Agenda

Submitted on June 28, 2019 - 10:05am
Revised on June 28, 2019 - 10:05am
Revised on July 2, 2019 - 3:07pm
Revised on July 16, 2019 - 4:13pm
Revised on July 18, 2019 - 4:51pm
Revised on July 18, 2019 - 4:53pm
Revised on August 22, 2019 - 11:42am
Revised on July 12, 2021 - 11:46am
Date: 
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 6:30pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Roll Call
Item 1

Order to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Laws of Maine to discuss the acquisition of real estate rights with the Town’s attorney pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C) and (E).

A public comment period will not be included.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Pledge of Allegiance
Item 2

Public Forum
Item 3 (Consent Agenda)
  • Order to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2019, Town Council Organizational Meeting

  • Order to appoint Merrill Barter to serve on the METRO Bus Board of Directors.

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 4

Report from Council Committees and liaisons regarding updates on assignments.
Item 5

Report from the Appointments Committee regarding various vacancies on Boards and Committees.

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 6

Public Hearing on an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Section 2-25 Compensation, to update councilor compensation.

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

ACTION: Schedule order.
Item 7

Report from the Land Management and Acquisitions Committee (LMAC) on a recommended implementation strategy for the 2018 Open Space Plan.

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 8

Update on the Town's Senior Tax relief program.

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 9

Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances to increase the membership of the Economic Improvement Committee.

A public comment period will not be included with this item as a public hearing was held at an earlier date.

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 10

Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances Section 2-3 Boards, Committees, Commissions to create the Community Wellness Committee

A public comment period will not be included with this item as a public hearing was held at an earlier date.

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 11

Presentation by Nathan Poore, Town Manager and Ben Thompson, Cumberland County Assessor, introducing the Town’s plans to conduct a full revaluation of all real property town wide in 2020 for the 2021 tax commitment.

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 12

Order to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement on 40.5 acres of land abutting the Falmouth High School property.

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 13

Order to vote for MMA Vice President and Executive Committee Directors.

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Adjourn
Related Event: 
2019.07.22 Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will meet on Monday, July 22, 2019, at 6:30 pm at Town Hall in Council Chambers. 

*Please note: The Council meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in executive session. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.* 

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