Recap of May 27, 2008 Town Council Meeting
Here’s a really quick rundown on the May 27 Town Council meeting:
Tuesday, May 27 -Town Council Meeting
Councilor Gagne was not present
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Take action on Tobacco Free Community Recreation Resolution.
A nonenforceable resolution that will allow “tobacco-free zone” signs to be posted at Town parks “where children congregate” passed on a three to one vote with Councilors Kareckas, Burke, Demetracopoulos voting for and Councilor Roberge dissenting. The resolution includes Agamenticus ball fields, the Teen Center, Powderhouse Hill and the Shoe Town Playground. The Counting House Park and Bray Park are not included.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Take action on 2008 Speed Enforcement Grant. Passed unanimously
2. Take action on CMP pole permit applications for Oldfields Rd & Willow Drive. Passed unanimously
3. Recommitment of taxes to Roberta Orsini. A procedural vote to remove responsibility for collecting taxes from former Manager Grossman to Interim Manager Orsini. Passed unanimously 4. Sign warrant calling for special town meeting on June 23rd. Passed unanimously
5. Discuss/take action on HDC by-law amendments. Discussion took place but because there were problems and some conflicts between the by-laws and ordinances a motion to adopt the by-laws was voted down unanimously and a motion to send them back to HDC and reconsider in the future passed unanimously.
May 31st, 2008 at 11:57 am
I have a question. How much money is it going to cost to erect the non-enforcible signs at these various locations?
May 31st, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I don’t know, how much do lungs cost? How much would I pay to have my children play ball at a place free from adults hanging on the fence smoking? If it keeps one child from starting a life threatening habit, it is money well spent.
May 31st, 2008 at 2:18 pm
My understanding is that the Healthy Maine Coalition will provide the free signs.