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Gray, ME 04039
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1-18-2011 Town Council Agenda
AGENDA
GRAY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
January 18, 2011
HENRY PENNELL MUNICIPAL COMPLEX –7:00 P.M.
Roll Call:

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag:

Minutes from Previous Meetings:
Proposed motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves January 4, 2011 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:        
Public Hearing:
  • To review and act upon liquor license renewal application for Zhen Bin Huang d/b/a China Village, located at 271 Shaker Rd.
  • Renewal of Mobile Vendor licenses for Lonnie Humphrey d/b/a Lonnie Dogs, Jason Klein d/b/a Northeast Ice Cream, and David Klenda d/b/a Klenda Seafood
Fourth Order of Business:       ORDERS
Item #067-11    To review and act upon liquor license renewal application for Zhen Bin Huang d/b/a China Village, located at 271 Shaker Rd.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council authorizes the liquor license renewal application for Zhen Bin Huang d/b/a China Village, located at 271 Shaker Rd.

Item #068-11    To review and act upon a proposed application to the Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant Program for a funding grant to continue the revitalization of Gray Village by reconstructing the sidewalk along the east side of Main Street from Brown Street to the Pennell Municipal Complex and to upgrade pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Main Street, Brown Street, and Shaker Road.~ The project will involve Community Block Grant funds, MDOT funding for Safe Routes to School, and local Town matching funds.
Proposed Motion:
Option 1: Ordered the Gray Town Council approves submission of a CDBG application to Cumberland County for a $154,000 grant to continue the Gray Village Facade Improvement Program to continue the revitalization of Gray Village by reconstructing the sidewalk along the east side of Main Street from Brown Street to the Pennell Municipal Complex and to upgrade pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Main Street, Brown Street, and Shaker Road.  Project funding will include $50,000 from the MDOT Safe Routes to School Program and $38,000 in local matching funds.
Option 2: Ordered the Gray Town Council approves submission of a CDBG application to Cumberland County for a $118,000 grant to continue the Gray Village Facade Improvement Program to continue the revitalization of Gray Village by reconstructing the sidewalk along the east side of Main Street from Brown Street to the Pennell Municipal Complex and to upgrade pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Main Street, Brown Street, and Shaker Road.  Project funding will include $50,000 from the MDOT Safe Routes to School Program and $74,000 in local matching funds.

Order #069-11   To review and act upon approving Mobile Vendor license renewals for the following: Lonnie Humphrey d/b/a Lonnie Dogs, Jason Klein d/b/a Northeast Ice Cream, and David Klenda d/b/a Klenda Seafood.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves Mobile Vendor license renewals for the following: Lonnie Humphrey d/b/a Lonnie Dogs, Jason Klein d/b/a Northeast Ice Cream, and David Klenda d/b/a Klenda Seafood, subject to inspection and approval from the Code Enforcement Officer, Health Officer and Public Safety Inspector.

Order #070-11   To review and act upon approving the Town of Gray Honor Roll and associated eligibility rules.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council establishes the Town of Gray Honor Roll and associated eligibility rules in the public exhibit labeled Draft 4.

Fifth Order of Business: ORDINANCES:

Sixth 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.
Seventh Order of Business:
Council Business: -     

Eighth Order of Business:
Additions to the Agenda:

Ninth Order of Business:  Adjournment

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