2020.09.14 Virtual Town Council Agenda-Special Meeting

Submitted on September 9, 2020 - 11:59am
Revised on September 9, 2020 - 11:59am
Revised on September 9, 2020 - 11:59am
Revised on September 10, 2020 - 3:36pm
Revised on September 10, 2020 - 3:36pm
Revised on September 14, 2020 - 9:46am
Revised on October 7, 2020 - 2:37pm
Revised on October 7, 2020 - 2:38pm
Date: 
Monday, September 14, 2020 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Roll Call
Item 1

Public hearing and order relative to a new permanent food service establishment licenses for Foreside Nutrition, LLC. 

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 2

Order to approve a supplemental appropriation of $63,000 from unassigned fund balance for Future iQ to assist the Town with the Community Vision and Values project. 

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

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 3

Presentation and public comment opportunity on a proposed Communications Strategic Plan. 

A public comment period will be included with this item.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 4

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 when the ordinance was first re-enacted at the Council’s July 20 meeting. Public comment will be taken at this meeting.

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Item 5

Update and discussion regarding the Town Council Annual Retreat and FY2021 work plan.

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 6

Discussion about racial and social justice.

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Item 7

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

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

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Adjourn
Related Event: 
2020.09.14 Special Town Council Virtual Meeting

On Monday, September 14, 2020, 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 new 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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