2019.08.26 Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Monday, August 26, 2019 - 6:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Roll Call
Item 1

Order to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Laws of Maine to discuss legal rights and responsibilities with the Town Attorney pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (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 July 8, 2019 Town Council Special Meeting.
  • Order to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2019 Town Council Meeting.

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Item 4

Report from staff, Council committees and Council liaisons regarding updates on assignments and projects.

Item 5

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

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Item 6

Public Hearing and Order to approve a new liquor license for JP's Bistro

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Item 7

Order to authorize the Town Manager to use additional Municipal Revenue Sharing funds to reduce the FY2019/2020 property tax rate; and report from the Town Manager and Finance Director on the proposed tax rate for FY2019/2020.

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Item 8

Order to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Falmouth School Department that will grant rights to the Town of Falmouth, Town Council, to access land owned by the Town of Falmouth over property controlled by the Falmouth School Department.   

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Item 9

Resolution stating the intent of the Merrill Property acquisition. 

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Item 10

Order to adopt an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to rezone the property at 168 US Route One (map/lot U51-001-C) from RB to VC2.     

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Adjourn

The Town Council will meet on Monday, August 26, 2019, at 6:00 pm at Town Hall in Council Chambers. 

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

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