AGENDA
GORHAM TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 11, 2006 - 7:00 p.m.
Auditorium – Gorham High School
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
Acceptance of the minutes of the June 6, 2006 Regular Meeting
Open Public Communications
Councilor Communications
Chairman’s Report
Town Manager’s Report
School Committee Report
South Street sidewalk project report by Bob Burns, Public Works Director
Old Business
Item #7239 Action to consider a proposal to amend the official zoning map and to rezone property located at 615 Main Street (Tax Map 32, lot 13) from Roadside Commercial to the Industrial District. (Adm. Spon.)
New Business
Public
Hearing #1 Public Hearing regarding renewal of a liquor license for Ocean Garden Restaurant.
Item #7295 Action regarding renewal of a liquor license for Ocean Garden Restaurant. (Adm. Spon.)
Public
Hearing #2 Public Hearing regarding a new liquor license for Sierra’s Restaurant.
Item #7296 Action regarding a new liquor license for Sierra’s Restaurant. (Adm. Spon.)
Public
Hearing #3 Public Hearing regarding a new Coin Operated Amusement Device Permit for Sierra’s Restaurant.
Item #7297 Action to approve a new Coin Operated Amusement Device Permit for Sierra’s Restaurant. (Adm. Spon.)
Public
Hearing #4 Public Hearing regarding a new Victualer’s License for Sierra’s Restaurant.
Item #7298 Action regarding approval of a new Victualer’s License for Sierra’s Restaurant. (Adm. Spon.)
Public
Hearing #5 Public Hearing regarding a new Victualer’s Licenses for Gorham Sports Center.
Item #7299 Action regarding approval of a new Victualer’s Licenses for Gorham Sports Center. (Adm. Spon.)
Public
Hearing #6 Public Hearing regarding renewal of a Victualer’s License for Todd’s General Store & Diner.
Item #7300 Action to consider renewal of a Victualer’s License for Todd’s General Store & Diner. (Adm. Spon.)
Public
Hearing #7 Public Hearing regarding renewal of Mobile Home Park / Campground / Trailer Park licenses for 2006 for the following:
Friendly Village
O’Brien Mobile Home Park
Patio Park
Wassamki Springs
Item #7301 Action regarding renewal of Mobile Home Park/Campground/Trailer Park licenses for 2006. (Adm. Spon.)
Public
Hearing #8 Public Hearing for approval of a Mass Gathering License for Gorham Football Boosters.
Item #7302 Action to approve a Mass Gathering License for Gorham Football Boosters. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7303 Action to consider adopting a Wireless Access Policy for Baxter Memorial Library as recommended by the Board of Trustees. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7304 Action to consider asking the School Department to turn over the former Little Falls School to the Town so the Town Council can begin the process of determining the building’s future use. (Councilor Robinson Spon.)
Item #7305 Action to consider the need to acquire land for cemetery purposes. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7306 Action to consider accepting an easement deed for a Fire Pond at Cherry Hill Farm Estates Subdivision located off Finn Parker Road. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7307 Action to consider adjusting compensation for the Call Fire and EMS Departments as recommended by the Finance Committee. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7308 Action to consider accepting a gift of funds from the Myrtle Smith Trust. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7309 Action regarding appointments to various Town boards and committees. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7310 Action to accept perpetual care funds. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7311 Action to consider purchasing a dump truck. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7312 Action to consider accepting a contract with the Balzer Clock Company to repair the Town Clock. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7313 Action to consider authorizing bids for a new Rescue vehicle. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7314 Action to consider authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Operation and Maintenance agreement with the Portland Water District for a wastewater pump station on Joseph Drive. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7315 Action regarding voting on Officers and Directors for the Maine Municipal Association. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7316 Action regarding establishing a policy on Tax Increment Financing. (Adm. Spon.)
Item #7317 Action to go into executive session pursuant to Title 36, MRSA, Section 841 for the purpose of hearing an application for abatement of taxes based on poverty. (Adm. Spon.)
Adjourn
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