AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 11TH, 2008
7PM Stimson Hall
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Minutes from Previous Meetings:
Approval of October 21, 2008, Town Council Minutes
Proposed motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves October 21, 2008 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: Planning Consultant presentation regarding Twinbrook
Public Hearings:
1) A proposal to amend Chapter 401 (The Subdivision Ordinance of Gray) by replacing it in its entirety with a new ordinance, based on a model published by the State Planning Office.
2) A proposal to amend Chapter 402 (The Zoning Ordinance of Gray) by reorganizing the current Zoning Ordinance to make it more consistent and adding new procedures and standards for Planning Board approval of conditional uses and site plan review.
3) A proposal to amend Chapter 405 (The Parking Ordinance of Gray).
4) Proposed Liquor License renewal application for Wayne Pollard d/b/a Jess ‘N’ Nics Pizza and Sandwich Shop, located at Route 100 Gray Plaza.
5) 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.
6) Proposed Liquor License renewal application, as well as Games of Chance which include Bingo for American Legion Post #86, located at 15 Lewiston Road.
7) Proposed General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C, as proposed by the State
Fourth Order of Business: ORDERS
Item #038-09 To review and act upon approving the contractor for the sidewalk improvements for the “Clark Block” project.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.
Proposed motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council approves Southern Maine Siteworks for the sidewalk improvements for the “Clark Block” project.
Item #048-09 To review and act upon the Cumberland County Communications Services Contract.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.
Proposed Order:
Ordered the Gray Town Council authorizes the town manager to enter into an agreement with Cumberland County Regional Communication Center for the duration of up to five years, for the purpose of providing local dispatching for the Town of Gray.
Item #049-09 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
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.
Proposed order:
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 #050-09 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.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.
Proposed order:
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 #051-09 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.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.
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 #052-09 To review and act upon approving and adopting the proposed General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C, as proposed by the State.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council adopts the proposed General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C, as proposed by the State.
Item #053-09 To review and act upon making appointments to the various boards and committees. This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council appoints (________) as a (regular or alternate) member to the (_________) for a term to expire August, (________).
Item #054-09 To review and act upon the responses from various real estate brokers regarding the town-owned properties. This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council.
Item #055-09 To review and act upon determining the Town of Gray match for employees who participate in the ICMA retirement plan. This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.
Proposed Motion:
Ordered the Gray Town Council.
Fifth Order of Business: ORDINANCES:
Item #056-09 (Second Reading) To review and act upon an amendment to the Town of Gray Parking Ordinance, Chapter 502.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment
Proposed Motion:
The Town of Gray hereby ordains that the proposed amendments to the Town of Gray parking Ordinance, Chapter 502.
Item #057-09 (Second Reading) To review and act upon proposed amendments to Chapter 401 (The Subdivision Ordinance of Gray) by replacing it in its entirety with a new ordinance based on a model published by the State Planning Office.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment
Proposed Motion:
The Town of Gray hereby ordains that the proposed amendments to Chapter 401 (dated September 26, 2008) to replace the current Subdivision Ordinance in its entirety with the new Ordinance based on a model prepared by the Maine State Planning Office.
Item #058-09 (Second Reading) To review and act upon proposed amendments to Chapter 402 (The Zoning Ordinance of Gray) by reorganizing the current Zoning Ordinance to make it more consistent and adding new procedures and standards for Planning Board approval of conditional uses and site plan review.
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment
Proposed Motion:
The Town of Gray hereby ordains that the proposed amendments to Chapter 402 (dated September 30, 2008) to replace the current Zoning Ordinance with the new Ordinance that reorganizes it to make it more consistent and adds new standards and procedures for Planning Board approval of conditional
Sixth Order of Business:
Council Business:
(1) Pick a date for discussion about Policing options
(2) Discussion for how to create a Pennell RFP, if the article passes.
Seventh Order of Business:
Additions to the Agenda:
Eighth Order of Business:
Council Action Items, Assignments and Issues Status:
Mobile Vendor License Ordinance Amendment.
Clarify Committee Priorities
Fuel Usage – Revisit October 2008
Parking Ordinance
Mass Gathering Ordinance
Department Head Goals
Update Personnel Policy/Administrative Code
Discussion Regarding Police Protection Options
Ninth Order of Business: Adjournment
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