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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 12:00

24 Main Street
Gray, ME 04039
Tel (207) 657-3339
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2010-10-19 Town Council Agenda
HENRY PENNELL MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
24 MAIN STREET, GRAY

6:00 PM – Photo Session with Nathan Tsukroff

6:30 PM – Executive Session

Proposed Motion:
Ordered, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Sec. 405(6)(C), that the Town Council recess into executive session with the Town Manager and the Economic Development Consultant and representatives of the Gray-New Gloucester Development Corporation to discuss a proposed economic development matter where disclosure of the name(s) of the possible participant(s) or the identification of the property involved would prejudice the competitive or bargaining position of the Town.


Roll Call:

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag:

Minutes from Previous Meetings:
Approval of October 5, 2010, Town Council Minutes

Proposed motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves October 5, 2010 Town Council Minutes, as presented.

First Order of Business:
        Public Comments of Non-Agenda Items – (limit 3 minutes per person)

Second Order of Business:       
Reports from the Council Chair:
Reports from the Town Manager:
Committee Reports:
Council Correspondence:

Third Order of Business:        

Interviews:     

Public Hearing: To review and act upon the proposed Efficiency Maine Trust, Model Ordinance Version 2 (Administration by the Trust): Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Ordinance.
Presentation:   Report from the Pennell Celebration Committee – Don Hutchings

Fourth Order of Business:       ORDERS

Item #036-11    To review and act upon approving the Municipal Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on November 2, 2010.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves the Municipal Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on November 2, 2010, as presented.
Item #037-11    To review and act upon the appointment of the Warden and Deputy Warden for the November 2, 2010 Election.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council appoints Carol West as the Warden and Deborah Cabana as the Deputy Warden for the November 2, 2010 Election.

Item #038-11    To review and act upon making appointments to the various boards and committees.  
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council appoints (________) as a (regular or alternate) member to the (_________) for a term to expire August, (________).

Item #039-11    To review and act upon a recommendation from the Gray-New Gloucester Development Corporation that the Town of Gray sign a letter of agreement with the owners of the Northbrook Business & Industry Campus to negotiate a public-private partnership that will coordinate plans for expansion at their business park with the Town’s larger economic development goals for Area 3 of the Gray Comprehensive Plan.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council accepts the recommendation from the GNG-DC and refer the draft Letter of Agreement to the Gray Community and Economic Development Committee for review and recommendation.

Item #040-11    To review and act on the award of the contract for the provision of winter sand for the operations at the Public Works Department.
Proposed order:
Ordered the Gray Town Council awards the 2010-2011 contract for the provision of winter sand, for the operations at the Public Works Department to

Fifth Order of Business: ORDINANCES:

Item #041-11    (Second Reading)  To review and act upon the proposed Efficiency Maine Trust, Model Ordinance Version 2 (Administration by the Trust): Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Ordinance.
Proposed Motion:
The Town of Gray hereby ordains the enactment of the proposed Efficiency Maine Trust, Model Ordinance Version 2 (Administration by the Trust): Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Ordinance.

Item #042-11    (First Reading)  To review and act upon setting a public hearing on November 9, 2010 for the purposes of approving and adopting the proposed General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C, as proposed by the State.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council sets a public hearing on November 9, 2010 for the purposes of approving and adopting the proposed General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C, as proposed by the State.

Sixth Order of Business:

Council Business: -     Discussion regarding the Honor Roll/Hall of Fame
        Council guidelines to the Town Manager regarding the FY 2011/2012 budget

Seventh Order of Business:
Additions to the Agenda:

Eighth Order of Business:

Council Action Items, Assignments and Issues Status:
  • Request that Maine DOT review signage in Gray center and nearby state roads.
  • Consider and discuss a proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance, eventually moving it to a Public Hearing.
  • Complete all revisions to the Street Construction Ordinance (§ 400).
  • Amend or replace the Sign Ordinance (§ 406).
  • Review the town TIF Policy. (CEDC to amend and not rewrite)
  • Establish a Gray Hall of Fame award and a process to identify initial, historical recipients.
  • Begin organizing a Comprehensive Planning Committee.
Ninth Order of Business:  Adjournment




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