REPORT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF GORHAM TOWN COUNCIL
May 1, 2001
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call of Council: Present: Chairman Loveitt; Councilors Hamblen, Robinson, Phinney, Chicoine and Willett; the Town Manager and the Town Clerk.
Absent: Councilor Justice
Moved by Councilor Phinney, seconded by Councilor Robinson and VOTED to approve the Minutes of the April 3, 2001 Regular Meeting and the April 24, 2001 Special Meeting as corrected. 6 yeas.
There were no open public communications.
Councilor Robinson expressed his gratitude to the Manager of Cape Elizabeth and the pool workers for giving him a tour of the pool facility in Cape Elizabeth and for answering his many questions.
Chairman Loveitt congratulated Gorham resident Pete Walker who just received the Maine State Volunteer of the Year award and reported that the public hearing on the budget will be held next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. He also announced that the PTO will be holding a call-in Auction from 6-10 on Friday evening, May 4th on the cable access channel.
The Town Manager reported that he recently presented a 15-year service pin to Bill Tiffany of the Library. He also announced that he attended a McDOT meeting regarding work on Route 237 and that there was a MeDOT meeting last week regarding the Libby Avenue project.
The Friends of the Presumpscot River gave a short presentation regarding the relicensing of five damns on the Presumpscot River.
The meeting recessed for a public hearing on the application of Hillary Jean Dorr for a Combined Massage Establishment/Massage Therapist License. There was no public comment and the hearing closed at 7:22 p.m.
Item #6471. Moved by Councilor Phinney, seconded by Councilor Chicoine and ORDERED that the Town Council authorize the issuance of a Combined Massage Establishment/Massage Therapist License to Hillary Jean Dorr to do business at 42 Main Street, Gorham. 6 yeas.
The meeting recessed for a public hearing on renewal of Victualer’s Licenses for 2001. There was no public comment and the hearing closed at 7:25 p.m.
Item #6472. Moved by Councilor Willett, seconded by Councilor Phinney and VOTED to dispense with the Clerk reading aloud the prepared order. 6 yeas.
Moved by Councilor Willett, seconded by Councilor Phinney and ORDERED that the Town Council authorize the renewal of Victualer’s License for 2001 to the following:
Amato’s Sandwich Shops, Inc. d/b/a Amato’s
Sub Builders, Inc., d/b/a Subway
Gorham Distribution Center, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts
Vincent Nielsen d/b/a Vinny’s Concessions
W.A. Gillis d/b/a Sweets ‘N Eats
John D. Toye, d/b/a Gorham Football Boosters, Inc.
Sebago Brewing Co.
Felgar and Brenda Nicely, d/b/a Nicely’s Market
Hannaford Bros. Co, d/b/a Shop ‘N Save #350
Todd L. Flannery, d/b/a TNT Quickstop, LLC
Peter J. Malia, d/b/a Beals Famous Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Cynthia A. Webber, d/b/c Farrington Farm
Linda Brooks, d/b/a Pine Crest Bed and Breakfast
C.N. Brown Company, d/b/a The Big Apple Food Store #1059
William A. Hillock, Inc., Wassamki Springs Campground
T.D.B.O. Inc., d/b/a Domino’s Pizza
Gorham Recreation Department for Gorham Family Fair
Gorham Recreation Department for Village Concession Stand
Gorham Recreation Department for Robie Concession Stand
Gorham Recreation Department for Little Falls Recreation Area Concession Stand
Richard Jiang, d/b/a Ocean Garden Restaurant
Angelo Sotiropoulos, d/b/a Gorham House of Pizza
Lampron Energy, d/b/a Little Falls Mini-Mart
Lampron Energy, d/b/a Lampron Lil Mart
Gorham High School Athletic Department – Gorham High School Athletic Field
Gorham High School Athletic Department – Gorham High School Gym Concession
Fred K. and Merritt S. Bennett, d/b/a Bennett Allweather Paintball
Mastoran Restaurants Incorporated, d/b/a Burger King
Timothy Gammon, d/b/a Gammons Variety
The Natural Grocer
Caroline Ramsdell, d/b/a Wake Up Call Cafe, Inc.
Mark G. Foss, d/b/a The Grill Room at Gorham Country Club
Gorham Senior Citizens Mealsite Drop-In
7-Eleven 32534A
Yong H. Chen d/b/a Jan Mee II
Castlebar, Inc., d/b/a Mr. Bagel
Claude F. Daigle, Jr., d/b/a C.F. Daigle & Son
Alan Golick d/b/a A. G. Ice Cream
6 yeas.
Item #6473. Moved by Councilor Chicoine, seconded by Councilor Hamblen and ORDERED that the Town Council approve the renewal of a Golf Club Liquor License in the name of Mark G. Fogg d/b/a The Grill Room at Gorham Country Club. 6 yeas.
Item #6474. Moved by Councilor Phinney, seconded by Councilor Robinson and ORDERED that the Town Council authorize blanket approval to the Special Olympics of Maine for games of chance for 2001, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a letter be sent to the Chief of the State Police so notifying him of the Council action. 6 yeas.
Item #6475. Moved by Councilor Chicoine, seconded by Councilor Robinson and ORDERED that, effective immediately, the Town council authorize the adjustment of fees for the Recreation Summer Day Camp Programs as presented, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that future fees in the Summer Day Camp Program should be established by the Recreation Department to ensure that the program is a self-funded user-fee-based program. 6 yeas.
Item #6476. Moved by Councilor Phinney, seconded by Councilor Willett and ORDERED that the Town Council authorize the Town to establish a new, or utilize an existing, nonprofit corporation under IRS Code Section 501 (c) (3) for the purpose of accepting funds to reduce the capital costs of a new swimming pool. 4 yeas. 2 nays (Robinson and Hamblen)
Item #6477. Moved by Councilor Willett, seconded by Councilor Chicoine and ORDERED that the Town Council appoint those persons recommended to positions as follows:
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Chris Moody 2 year term to expire April 1, 2003
GORHAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Audrey Gerry 1 year term to expire April 1, 2002
6 yeas.
Item #6478. Moved by Councilor Willett, seconded by Councilor Chicoine and ORDERED that the Town Council authorize the purchase of cable tv equipment as presented, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the Council appropriate $32,250 from the Cable TV reserve account for the equipment. 6 yeas.
Moved by Councilor Phinney, seconded by Councilor Chicoine and VOTED to adjourn. 6 yeas. Time of adjournment - 8:02 p.m.
A TRUE RECORD OF MEETING
Attest:
D. Brenda Caldwell
Town Clerk
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