Henry Pennell Municipal Complex
7:00PM
Roll Call:
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag:
Minutes from Previous Meetings:
Approval of October 19, 2010, Town Council Minutes
Proposed motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves October 19, 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:
Presentations: Annual Audit by RHR. Smith, & Company
Nathan Tsukroff
Caroline Paras of GPCOG regarding the Brownsfields Assessment results
Library Trustees
Public Hearing:
- Proposed Liquor License renewal application for Wayne Pollard d/b/a Jess ‘N’ Nics Pizza and Sandwich Shop, located at Route 100 Gray Plaza.
- Proposed renewal applications for Liquor License and a Special Amusement Permit for McAllister Properties LLC d/b/a the Tailgate Bar and Grill, located at 61 Portland Road.
- Proposed Liquor License renewal application, as well as Games of Chance which include Bingo for American Legion Post #86, located at 15 Lewiston Road.
- Proposed General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C, as proposed by the State.
Fourth Order of Business: ORDERS
Item #043-11 To review and act on a proposed Public Facilities Use Policy and associated fee schedule.
Proposed order:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves the Public Facilities Use Policy and associated fee schedule, as proposed.
Item #044-11 To review and act upon approving renewal applications for a Liquor License and a Special Amusement Permit for McAllister Properties LLC d/b/a the Tailgate Bar and Grill, located at 61 Portland Road.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves renewal applications for a Liquor License and a Special Amusement Permit for McAllister Properties LLC d/b/a the Tailgate Bar and Grill, located at 61 Portland Road.
Item #045-11 To review and act upon approving the liquor license renewal application for Wayne Pollard d/b/a Jess ‘N’ Nics Pizza and Sandwich Shop, located at Route 100 Gray Plaza.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves the liquor license renewal application for Wayne Pollard d/b/a Jess ‘N’ Nics Pizza and Sandwich Shop, located at Route 100 Gray Plaza.
Item #046-11 To review and act upon authorizing a liquor license renewal application, as well as Games of Chance, which include Bingo, for the American Legion, Gray Post #86.
Proposed Motion:
Moved the Gray Town Council authorizes approving a liquor license renewal application, as well as Games of Chance, which include Bingo, for the American Legion Gray Post #86, located at 15 Lewiston Road.
Item #047-11 To review and act upon a recommendation from the Community Economic Development Committee 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 approves the draft 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.
Item #048-11 To review and act upon a request to implement a system for credit card use for over-the-counter transactions.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves the request to implement a fully-integrated system for over-the-counter credit card use, as proposed by the Town Manager.
Item #049-11 To review and act upon an appropriate manner to liquidate the excess professional furniture and office accessories, as a result of the donation from TD Bank and the move from the old town office to the New Henry Pennell Municipal Facility.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Town Council authorizes and directs the Town Manager to dispose of the excess professional furniture and office accessories including items donated by TD Bank to help furnish the renovated Henry Pennell Municipal Facility, with the Town Manager to exercise her best judgment and discretion in giving the same to other local governments and/or charitable or non-profit groups located in or serving Gray.
Fifth Order of Business: ORDINANCES:
Item #050-11 (Second Reading) To review and act the proposed General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C, as proposed by the State.
Proposed Motion:
The Town of Gray hereby ordains the approval of the proposed General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C, as proposed by the State.
Item #051-11 (First Reading) To review and act on the proposed Chapter 219 (Nude Entertainment Ordinance).
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council sets a public hearing on December 7, 2010 for the purposes of approving and adopting the proposed Nude Entertainment Ordinance
Item #052-11 (First Reading) To review and act on the proposed amendment to Chapter 402 (Town of Gray Zoning Ordinance), Section 402.8.1 (Adult Businesses standards) to make this Zoning subsection consistent with the proposed Chapter 219 (Nude Entertainment Ordinance).
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council forwards the proposed amendments of Chapter 402 (The Zoning Ordinance of Gray), Section 402.8.1 (Adult Businesses standards) to make this Zoning subsection consistent with the proposed Chapter 219 (Nude Entertainment Ordinance) to the Planning Board for a public hearing and further orders that the Planning Board reports back to the Council.
Item #053-11 (First Reading) To review and act on the proposed amendment to Chapter 402 (Town of Gray Zoning Ordinance), Section 402.7.12 (Fire and Explosive Hazard performance standard) to repeal existing standards and reference requirements established by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council forwards the proposed amendments of Chapter 402 (The Zoning Ordinance of Gray), Section 402.7.12 (Fire and Explosive Hazard performance standard) to repeal existing standards and reference requirements established by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Department of Public Safety to the Planning Board for a public hearing and further orders that the Planning Board reports back to the Council.
Sixth Order of Business:
Council Business: -
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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