Agenda
Bar Harbor Town Council
March 2, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
A. Excused Absence(s)
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 9, 2010
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT AGENDA - A single vote has been scheduled to approve the following items of business without discussion, unless individual agenda item action is requested by a Councilor:
A. Land Use Ordinance Amendments for June Town Meeting - Possible adoption of a motion to sign the amended order to place the "Downtown Village I, II and Village Transitional Districts " Land Use Ordinance Amendment on the June Town Meeting Warrant as presented.
B. MDI Regional School District Budget Validation Referendum - Possible adoption of a motion to countersign the warrant for the MDIRSS Budget Referendum, per MRSA 20-Aÿfd1486.
C. July Fourth - Possible adoption of a motion to authorize the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce to hold a parade on July third and fireworks on July Fourth, as outlined in its request, and thank them for their continued willingness to organize these events.
D. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant - Possible adoption of a motion to authorize the Town Manager to accept a $10,000 US EPA Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.
E. Foss v. Town - Possible adoption of a motion to not appeal the Superior Court decision in Foss versus the Town of Bar Harbor.
F. Scenic Byway Grant - Possible adoption of a motion to authorize the
Town Manager to apply for a Scenic Byway grant to beautify the head of
the island entrance to the Town of Bar Harbor.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Special Amusement Permit Renewals:
1. The Thirsty Whale, 40 Cottage Street, request for a Class 3ad, three or more musicians with mechanical amplification and dancing as
submitted by Basil Eleftheriou.
2. The Harborside Hotel & Marine, 55 West Street, request for a
Class 3ad, three or more musicians with mechanical amplification
and dancing as submitted by Richard C. Ade.
3. Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency, 123 Eden Street, request for a
Class 3ad, three or more musicians with mechanical amplification
and dancing as submitted by Richard C. Ade.
B. Cruise Ship Committee Ordinance Amendment - Public hearing on and possible adoption of an ordinance amendment to create two non-voting seats: one for an entity receiving cruise ship tenders and one for a representative of the scientific community.
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS:
A. Committee Consultations - Discussion of current projects, future plans and any support needed from Town Council
1. Economic Development Task Force
B. Economic Development Task Force - Request of the EDTF for extension of the sunset provision in their bylaws to allow time for completion of the Economic Development Plan.
C. Cruise Ship Committee:
1. Review of and possible action on Mary Opdyke 's decision to decline her appointment as the representative for the taxi tours industry.
2. Application of Clare Bingham for appointment as the representative for the taxi tours industry.
3. Review of and possible action to determine an appointment process for the new Scientific seat and the Tender Receiving Entity seat.
D. Water Division Office Building - Report by the Public Works Director on the impending move to their new office and discussion of the disposition of the old office building.
E. Council Goals - Status report by Town Manager and Department Heads.
F. MDOT Capital Planning - Request of the Maine Department of Transportation for municipal input on its Biennial Capital Work Plan and Six Year Transportation Plan.
G. Land Use Ordinance Amendments for November Town Meeting - Request of the Town Manager for adoption of a Land Use Ordinance
Amendment Timeline for the November Town Meeting.
H. Northeast Creek Affordable Housing - Review of recent developments.
I. Ethics Ordinance Training - Possible addition of questions suggested by Councilors and approval of the draft on-line test questions.
J. Maine Service Centers Coalition - Possible appointment of a representative and alternate.
K. Committee Consultation Schedule - Request of the council chair for discussion of the difficulty of scheduling consultations with town committees.
L. FY10 Budget Transfer - Request of the Town Manager for a $25,000 transfer from the Town Council 's Contingency account to the Planning Department 's Legal Services account.
M. Treasurer 's Warrant - Request of Treasurer to authorize paid bills.
VII. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT AGENDA
VIII. MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. Fuel Tank Lease - Consideration of the acquisition or disposal of real property or rights therein. (To be held in executive session as permitted by1 MRSA 405.6.C, since premature disclosure of this information would
prejudice the competitive or bargaining position of the Town.)
B. Sick Leave Pool - (To be held in executive session as permitted by 1MRSA 405.6.A for discussion or consideration of a personnel matter.)
C. Salary Plan - (To be held in executive session as permitted by 1 MRSA 405.6.A for discussion or consideration of a personnel matter.)
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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