AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting December 28, 2015
6:00 PM
Public Comments
I.Minutes:Regular Council Meeting of December 14, 2015 (Postponed until December 16, 2015)
II.Old Business
A.(110315-2)The Town of Houlton ordains waiving the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for 2012 through 2015 in the amount of $190,288.
(Public Hearing)
B.(120115-2)Council adopts the proposed Order of Discontinuance of the Carpenter Road dated November 23, 2015. A full copy of the Order in its entirety is available for review at the Town Office during normal business hours.
(First Reading)
III.New Business
A.(120215-1)Council approves execution of the application to the Department of Public Safety by Capital Pizza Huts, Inc., located at 136 North Street, for renewal of their liquor license.
(Public Hearing)
B. (120215-2)Council approves execution of the application to the Department of Public Safety by Houlton Lodge of Elks #835, located at 86 Main Street, for renewal of their liquor license.
(Public Hearing)
C.(120215-3)Council approves renewal of the Special Amusement Permit for Dancing & Entertainment by Houlton Lodge of Elks #835, located at 86 Main Street.
(Public Hearing)
D.(120215-4)Council approves renewal of the Special Amusement Permit for Dancing & Entertainment by American Legion Post #47, located at 184 Bangor Street.
(Public Hearing)
E.(120215-5)Council approves submission of a grant application to the 2015 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in the amount of approximately $375,000, for the purpose of purchasing a Pumper-Tanker for the Fire Department and authorizes the Town Manager to sign all documents pertaining to this submission.
F.(120215-6)The Town of Houlton ordains approval of theElectronic Mail (Email) Policy for Town Councilors and other Town Boards/Committees. (Note: The document in its entirety is available for review at the Town Office during normal business hours.)
(Introduction)
IV.Discussions and Reports
A.Ethics Policy: Town Manager.
B.Efficiency Study for Town Departments.
C.Town Manager’s Reports.
D.Councilors’ Remarks.
V. Adjournment
Shiretown Development Corporation Meeting Following Adjournment
SHIRETOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Board of Directors
Houlton, Maine
AGENDA
ANNUAL MEETING
December 28, 2015, Following the Regular Town Council Meeting
I.Election of Officers by the Directors
A.President
B.Vice-President
C.Treasurer
D.Clerk
II.New Business
A.Directors accepts ownership of lots 4 through 9 at the Airport Industrial Park from the Town of Houlton and authorizes the President of the Corporation to sign all documents pertaining to said transaction.
III.Other Business
IV. Adjournment
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