Meeting Name: Town Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 11/14/2023 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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CD 23-145 1  MinutesTo approve the Minutes of the October 24, 2023, Council meeting.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-213 1  OrderTo receive comment and act on proposed amendments to the Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 120 of the Code of the Town of Windham, Article 4 Zoning Districts, related to two-family dwellings, and Article 5 Performance Standards, related to accessory apartments.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-214 1  OrderTo receive comment and act on proposed amendments to the Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 120 of the Code of the Town of Windham related to Article 4 Zoning Districts, Industrial District (I), including the addition of permitted uses, a reduction of front setbacks, the addition of buffer yards along the street, the removal of open space with new maximum building and impervious area standards, and the screening of outdoor storage from view from public ways.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-215 1  Order(It is recommended that this item be postponed to November 28, 2023.) To receive public comment and act on a proposed zone change request from The Roman Catholic Church to amend the official Town of Windham land use map the rear portion of the property, fronting Anglers Road, currently zoned in the Farm District (F) to the Commercial 4 District (C-4). The request includes amending the Land Use Ordinance Article 4 Zoning District §120-411.1B Permitted Use by adding “Place of worship” as a principal use in the Commercial 4 District (C-4). The subject property is identified as Tax Map 80 Lot 58 in the Commercial 1 North District (C-1N) and Farm District (F) and in the direct watershed of Pettingill Pond.   Action details Not available
23-223 1` OrderTo receive public comment and act on an application submitted by Fraternal Order of Eagles #4352 at 456 Roosevelt Trail for a renewal Special Amusement Permit.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-229 1  OrderTo receive public comment and act on an application submitted by The Hashery located at 16 White’s Bridge Road, for a new Marijuana Manufacturing Facility. Application received in the Clerk’s Office on 11/7/2023.approved  Action details Video Video
23-200 1  OrderTo accept nominations for and elect a Chairman of the Town Council.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-201 1  OrderTo accept nominations for and elect a Vice-Chairman of the Town Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-202 1  OrderTo accept nominations for and elect a Parliamentarian of the Town Council.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-203 1  OrderTo accept nominations for and appoint a Finance Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-204 1  OrderTo accept nominations for and appoint an Appointments Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-205 1  OrderTo accept nominations for and appoint an Ordinance Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-206 1  OrderTo accept nominations for and appoint two representatives to the Windham Economic Development Corporation board of directors.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-207 1  OrderTo appoint a Council representative to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-208 1  OrderTo appoint a Council representative to the Energy Advisory Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-224 1  OrderTo appoint two Councilors to the Substance Prevention Grant Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-225 1  OrderTo appoint a Council representative to the Long Range Planning Committee.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-231 1  OrderTo appoint a Council representative to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-228 1  OrderTo appoint both a delegate and alternate delegate to the Greater Portland Council of Governments General Assembly.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-230 1  OrderTo appoint a representative and alternate representative to the ecomaine board of directors.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-210 1  OrderTo approve minor amendments to and adopt the Council’s Rules of Procedure.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-211 1  OrderTo decommission the Public Easement Advisory Committee, and to express the Council’s profound gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the town and its residents for the work of the committee and all of its members.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-216 1  OrderTo appoint Raeann Haggard to the Human Services Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire May 15, 2026.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-217 1  OrderTo appoint Raeann Haggard to both the Natural Resource Advisory Committee and Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee for three-year terms to expire August 15, 2026.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-218 1  OrderTo appoint Raeann Haggard to the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term to expire February 15, 2027.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-219 1  OrderTo appoint Gale Savard to the Planning Board as an alternate for a three-year term to expire February 15, 2027.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-220 1  OrderTo appoint Mike Duffy to the Substance Prevention Grant Committee for a three-year term to expire August 15, 2026.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-221 1  OrderTo appoint Elizabeth Schidzig to the Windham Economic Development Corporation for a two-year term to expire February 15, 2025.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-222 1  OrderTo approve amendments to the Personnel Policy, Article VI, Section 2, Holidays to clarify that employees are eligible for paid holidays that occur within their normal working schedule and other minor corrections to the holiday list.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-226 1  OrderWHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the Town Council adopted Order 23-198, authorizing the Town Treasurer to negotiate the terms of the purchase of the following equipment: 1) Fire Dept. Car 4 - 2023 Ford Interceptor and related equipment; 2) Fire Dept. Ambulance #2 - 2023 Ford E450 Braun Chief XL Chassis;3) Fire Dept. Ambulance #2 - 2023 Ford E-450 Chief XL Remount; 4) Fire Dept. Unit 9 - Utility Pickup Truck and related equipment; and 5) Public Works International Single Axle Dump Truck with cab, chassis, and related plowing and sanding gear (collectively the “Equipment”); and WHEREAS, the Town expects to enter into one or more lease purchase agreements in an aggregate principal amount of $580,685 for the purpose of financing the Equipment authorized to be purchased by Order 23-198; and WHEREAS, the Town Treasurer made an original expenditure in the amount of $43,376.80 on November 2, 2023 for the purpose of acquiring the Fire Department Car 4 - 2023 Ford Interceptor and related equipment authorized by Order 23-198; and WHEREAS, the Town expects to make additional original exapprovedPass Action details Video Video
CD 23-143 1  CorrespondenceGeneral Correspondence.   Action details Not available
CD 23-144 1  CorrespondenceFOAA Status Report.   Action details Not available
CD 23-146 1  CorrespondenceDepartment Quarterly Reports.   Action details Not available
CD 23-148 1  CorrespondencePortland Water District Annual Wastewater Assessment Meeting of 10/31/2023.   Action details Not available
CD 23-149 1  CorrespondenceEmployee Newsletter.   Action details Not available
CD 23-150 1  CorrespondenceTown of Windham is Maine Town & City Magazine Cover Story.   Action details Not available
CD 23-151 1  CorrespondenceTown-Funded Social Service Agency Correspondence.   Action details Not available
CD 23-127 1  Discussion ItemEthics Discussion.   Action details Video Video