AGENDA 02-26-24

Date: 
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 7:00pm
AGENDA
Cumberland Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Monday, February 26, 2024
6:15 P.M. Workshop re: Discussion on the current school funding formula
6:45 P.M. Workshop re: Equity and Inclusion Plan
7:00 P.M. Call to Order
 
 
I. CALL TO ORDER
 
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
III. MANAGER’S REPORT
Swearing in of new Deputy Fire Chief, Lieutenant Promotion, and full-time Firefighter/Paramedic
 
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Public discussion is for comments on items that are not on the agenda.  Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Rebuttal comments will be limited to 2 minutes.  Public discussion topics may be brought up again under New Business for further Council discussion. 
 
V. LEGISLATION AND POLICY
 
24 – 011 To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on approval of a Wharfing Out Permit at 25 Ledge Road, as recommended by the Coastal Waters Commission. 
 
24 – 012 To hear a Proclamation from the Lands & Conservation Commission for the Town of Cumberland to become a Tree City.
 
24 – 013 To hear the Lands & Conservation Commissions recommendation on the proposed 107-unit affordable housing project at Drowne Road.
 
24 – 014 To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on the adoption of Chapter 175 (Noise Control), as recommended by the Ordinance Committee. 
 
24 – 015 To hold a Public Hearing to consider and act on a Mass Gathering Application for the Chickadee Classic Dog Show to be held on June 20th through June 23rd at the Cumberland Fairgrounds. 
 
24 – 016 To consider and act on authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a 3-year lease agreement with Perry Weather for 1 weather station and 2 outdoor warning systems at Val Halla, and 1 outdoor warning system for Twin Brook. 
 
VI. NEW BUSINESS      
Budget Workshop Dates (5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Council meeting nights)
• March 11th
• March 25th 
• April 8th Town Manager Budget Presentation
• April 22nd Public Hearing on adoption of FY25 Budget
 
 
VII. ADJOURNMENT