Susan Duchaine, 166 Narragansett Street, voiced her concerns over the recent changes to the Narragansett Development District.
Steven Bibula, Orchard Ridge Farm, addressed his opinion on agricultural and farming rules and regulations within the Comprehensive Plan.
Dan Glover, Archangel Committee, presented a commemorative plate to the Council celebrating the Bridges of Friendship 2018 between numerous towns in Maine and our sister city Archangel, Russia.
Councilor Shepard reported that the Ordinance Committee met on November 20 and welcomed its new members.
Councilor Phillips reported that the High School Building Committee was snowed out its last two meetings. The next meeting is December 11. She noted that the Capital Improvements Committee will meet in January.
Councilor Wilder Cross thanked the Rec Department for the recent light parade and tree lighting and congratulated the GHS Chamber Singers/Gorham Community Chorus for their Holiday Concert. She reminded the town about the upcoming New Year’s Gorham Celebration.
Councilor Hager noted that the Finance Committee met on November 20 and reported that the Town revenue is up and expenses are down slightly. They are waiting on the final audit report sometime in January.
Chairman Hartwell suggested that the Council make motions and seconds without being asked by the Chairman for each item on the agenda. The Council agreed.
Town Manager Paraschak reminded citizens that the Gorham PD will deliver sand to seniors who cannot pick it up themselves. They can call the nonemergency number at 222-1660 and make arrangements.
A new liquor license was approved for Rustic Taps & Catering.
The Town Council amended the Fire Protection Water Supply section of the Land Use & Development Code to include the following:
Standards for the installation of fire protection in subdivisions where public water supplies exist or could feasibly be extended.
All applications for new subdivisions and for the expansion of existing or already approved subdivisions.
Where a public water system and hydrants are not available for fire protection, a developer shall install a fire protection water supply that meets the standards.
Fire hydrants shall be provided at a maximum distance spacing of 1,500’ as measured along the road center-line. The specific location of the fire hydrants shall be approved by the Gorham Fire Chief prior to installation.
The Town Council amended the Small Dwelling Overlay District and Performance Standards for Multi-Family Housing sections of the Land Use & Development Code. A new Land Use Code Zoning Map will be adopted as a result of this order. The full amendment can be found on the town’s website.
The Town Council adopted rules for the 2018-2019 year which can be found on the town’s website.
The full meeting minutes are available at www.gorham-me.org.