Town Council Minutes 4/22/2002
TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2002
Present: Stephen Moriarty, Peter Bingham, Mark Kuntz, Harland Storey, Donna Damon & Michael
Savasuk
Excused: Jeffrey Porter
I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Moriarty in the Council Chambers at
Cumberland Town Hall at 7:03 PM.
II. Approval of Minutes
a) April 4, 2002
b) April 8, 2002
Councilor Storey moved to adopt the April 4, 2002 minutes as written.
Seconded by Councilor Bingham.
VOTE: IN FAVOR UNANIMOUS (6)
Councilor Kuntz moved to adopt the April 8, 2002 minutes as written.
Seconded by Councilor Storey.
VOTE: IN FAVOR UNANIMOUS (6)
III. Manager's Report
Town Manager Robert Benson stated there was a meeting of the Cumberland County Civic Center
Board of Trustees on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
IV. Public Discussion
Chairman Moriarty opened the Public Discussion at 7:04 PM.
Gordon Crowley of Freeport commented on the brown tail moth spraying on Sturdivant Island.
Chairman Moriarty closed the Public Discussion at 7:16 PM.
V. Legislation and Policy
02-35. To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on application for a Mass Gathering Permit
by the United Maine Craftsmen to hold the annual Craft Fair at the Cumberland
Fairgrounds August 8th-August 11,th 2002.
Mr. Benson recommended approving the application for Mass Gathering Permit.
Councilor Damon moved to approve the application for a Mass Gathering Permit by
the United Maine Craftsmen to hold the annual Craft Fair at the Cumberland
Fairgrounds August 8th-August 11th, 2002.
Seconded by Councilor Bingham.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
02-36. To hold Public Hearing on amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 204.11 to
allow professional offices in Island Business Zone.
Councilor Storey moved to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 204.11 to
allow professional offices in Island Business Zone.
Seconded by Councilor Damon
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
02-37. To hold a Public Hearing on amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 206 site
plan review RE: Driveway Entrances.
Town Planner Andy Fillmore stated the current Zoning Ordinance does not address
the issue of 2 driveways at assisted living facilities.
Councilor Bingham moved to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 206 site plan
review RE: Driveway Entrances.
Seconded by Councilor Savasuk.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
02-38. To consider and act on application for Innco., d/b/a/ Chebeague Island Inn for a
Liquor License renewal.
Councilor Storey moved to approve the application for Innco, d/b/a/ Chebeague Island
Inn for a Liquor License renewal.
Seconded by Councilor Savasuk.
VOTE: IN FAVOR: 5
ABSTAIN: (1) Kuntz
02-39. To consider and act on Special Amusement Permit application for Innco, d/b/a/
Chebeague Island Inn.
Councilor Storey moved to approve the application Special Amusement application
for Innco, d/b/a Chebeague Island Inn.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
02-40. To consider and act on amendment to lease agreement, to convert to lease purchase
agreement - SAD #51, Drowne Road School.
Chairman Moriarty stated that the school currently has a 5 year lease agreement with the
Town. If the school ceases to use the building the building goes back to the Town.
Mr. Benson stated that the lease purchase agreement has been reviewed by Town
Kenneth Cole.
Councilor Bingham moved to approve the amendment to lease agreement, to convert
to lease purchase agreement - SAD #51, Drowne Road School.
Seconded by Councilor Savasuk.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
02-41. To set date for Budget Advisory Hearing.
Mr. Benson recommended a date of May 13, 2002.
Councilor Kuntz moved to set May 13, 2002 as a date for the Budget Advisory Hearing.
Seconded by Councilor Bingham.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
02-42. To set date for second Town Council meeting in May, 2002.
Mr. Benson recommended May 20, 2002 as a date for second Town Council meeting.
Councilor Storey moved to set date of May 20, 2002 for second Town Council meeting
in May, 2002.
Seconded by Councilor Kuntz.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
02-43. To set dates for Special Council Meetings on Chebeague Island.
Mr. Benson recommended setting April 30 and May 2, 2002 as dates for Special
Council Meetings on Chebeague Island.
Councilor Damon requested to set an alternate date for May 2, as the SAD 51 budget
vote was scheduled for that date.
VI. Correspondence
Councilor Savasuk commented on the financial report from Standard & Poor.
Councilor Damon inquired about the budget workshop scheduled for Tuesday.
VII. New Business
· Councilor Storey stated that some of the TV announcements on the Town
Channel are old and need to be removed.
Current propane tanks will become obsolete. The new tanks will have a
triangular knob .
· Councilor Kuntz inquired on the survey on the intersection at West
Cumberland.
Councilor Bingham moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM.
Seconded by Councilor Kuntz.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (6)
VII. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Flanigan
Deputy Town Clerk
