Regular Council Meeting September 12, 2016

AGENDA

Regular Council Meeting September 12, 2016 6:00 PM

Public Comments

I. Minutes: Regular Council Meeting of August 22, 2016.

II. Old Business: None.

III. New Business

A. (090116-1) The Town of Houlton ordains that Chapter 7 General Assistance Appendix A, C, and D dated October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 of the Houlton Code be replaced with General Assistance Appendix A, C, and D dated October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017. (Note: The document in its entirety is available at the Town Office during normal business hours.) Appendix A – Total Monthly Allowed GA Maximums Appendix C – Housing Maximums Appendix D – Utilities (Introduction)

B. (090116-2) The Town of Houlton ordains that the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance enacted on July 20, 2009, be replaced with the updated Shoreland Zoning Ordinance as mandated by the State. (Note: Document in its entirety available for review at the Town Office during normal business hours.) (Introduction)

C. (090116-3) Council appoints Town Manager Butch Asselin as the official voting delegate for the Town of Houlton at the Maine Municipal Association Annual Business Meeting October 5, 2016.

D. (090116-4) Council approves execution of the application to the Department of Public Safety by Robert Lawless/Kathryn Harnish d/b/a The Vault Restaurant to amend their liquor license privileges from selling beer and wine to also include liquor. (Public Hearing)

E. (090116-5) Council accepts the proposal from SVN/The Urbanek Group of Portland, Maine, for commercial real estate brokerage and marketing services to sell the Visitor Information Center as outlined in the scope of services. (8% Gross Sale Commission if sole broker and 10% Gross Sale Commission if co- brokered).

- 1 - IV. Discussions and Reports

A. Town Manager’s Reports.

B. Councilors’ Remarks.

V. Executive Session

A. Council enters into Executive Session with the Town Manager for the purpose of discussing union negotiations, in accordance with Title 1, Sec. 405, 6D.

VI. Adjournment