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Town Council

  • 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
    • A. Finance Documents
  • 7. Town Manager’s Report
  • 8. Review of Draft Minutes
    • A. September 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes
    • B. October 5, 2026, Meeting Minutes
  • 9. Agenda Items
    • A. PUBLIC HEARING- Paper Reduction Amendments for Chapter 16 & 19
      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.
    • B. 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. Liquor License Renewal — The Well at Jordan's Farm
      The Well at Jordan's Farm, located at 21 Wells Rd., has submitted an application for a renewal of their liquor license (On Premises: Beer, Wine, & Spirits). The current liquor license will expire on November 16, 2026. The Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Code Enforcement Officer...
    • D. Update to Council — Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
      Committees are being scheduled throughout the year to provide Counicl updates on their current activities, goals, and challenges. This month, the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee will update Council on their work.
    • E. Cape Community Arena Group - Lease Agreement
      During tonight's workshop, the Council was scheduled to discuss the draft land lease agreement and Gull Crest site improvements with the Cape Community Arena Group. This item on the meeting agenda is reserved for any continuation of that conversation or potential Council action...
    • F. General Assistance Ordinance
      Updates have been made to the General Assistance MMA Model Ordinance and assistance maximums for 2026-2027. On October 5, 2026, the Town Council held a public hearing to accept public comment on adopting the General Assistance Ordinance and Appendices (A-H and the Recovery...
    • G. Appointment of Election Warden and Deputy Warden
      Town Clerk Melissa Newsome has provided an outline of the state law regarding the appointment of the election warden and deputy warden for the November 3, 2026, Election. The Town Clerk selected Carol Anne Jordan and Thomas Perkins from the approved list of possible Warden and...
  • 10. Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
  • 11. Adjournment

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Cape Elizabeth meetings portal
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