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Town Council

Mon Oct 5, 2026, 7:00 PMPosted by the town; shown as written, nothing added

1. Convening of the Meeting
2. Roll Call by the Town Clerk
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
4. Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
5. Town Council Reports and Correspondence
6. Finance Committee Report
7. Town Manager’s Report
8. Review of Draft Minutes

A. Approval of the September 21, 2026, Town Council Meeting Minutes

9. Agenda Items

A. Proclamation- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A proclamation for Council consideration is attached.
B. Public Hearing- The Second Amendment to the Town Center Infrastructure Improvement Municipal Tax Increment Financing District
The Council is considering amendments to the Downtown Town Center Infrastructure Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. These amendments seek to extend the term of the District for another 10 years, to end March 31, 2045, and to amend the project costs as laid out in Table 1 of...
C. Public Hearing- General Assistance Ordinance
Updates have been made to the General Assistance MMA Model Ordinance and assistance maximums for 2026-2027. At the September 21, 2026 Town Council Meeting, a public hearing was scheduled for October 5, 2026, for public comment on the adoption of the General Assistance Ordinance...
D. Special Use Permit- Gull Crest Food Truck
Pursuant to Sec. 19-7-14, The Cape Community Arena requested a Food Truck Special Use Permit for their 2026-2027 Season. The attached application was reviewed by the Police, Fire and Code Enforcement Departments. All departments have no concerns and recommend the permit be...
E. Library Community Spotlight Selection Policy- proposed changes
In order to allow for greater flexibility for library staff in publicizing and planning the library’s annual Summer Reading Program, the policy governing the selection of a Community Spotlight organization has been amended to remove any references to specific dates.
F. Paper Reduction Amendments to Chapter 16 & 19- Schedule a Public Hearing for October 19, 2026
At the August 10, 2026 meeting, the Town Council referred the Paper Reduction Amendments to the Ordinance Committee. The amendments have been recommended by the Planning Board to reduce the volume of paper submissions.
G. Historical Society Request for use of Town Copyright Material
The Town is the copyright holder for a children's activity book titled "Fort Williams Centenial Celebration- Historical Coloring Book." The Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society is requesting permission to print additional copies of this book to hand out to children's...
H. Appointment of Registration Appeals Board Chair
Title 21-A Section 103 requires municipalities with a population of 5,000 or more to have a Registration Appeals Board to hear appeals of persons aggrieved by a decision of the registrar to either remove a name from the voting list or refuse to place a name on the voting list....
I. Council Communication (email) Guidline
The Communications working group has drafted guidelines for Council email communication with residents. It is intended to guide Councilors with respect to their rights and responsibilities in responding to resident emails.
J. Executive Session: Employment Matter
The Council will enter an Executive Session to complete the Town Manager's Annual Performance Review.

10. Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
11. Adjournment

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