CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

Regular Meeting # 17-2008

Cape Elizabeth Town Hall

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

7:30 p.m.

 

Roll Call by the Town Clerk

 

 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Minutes of Meeting: September 8, 2008      

Reports and Correspondence

Town Manager’s Report

Citizens’ Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda

 

Public Hearing           Sewer Rates

 

Item # 129-2008        Sewer Rates  

It is proposed to adjust sewer rates on January 1, 2009, 2010 and 2011 by 4% each year to pay for needed upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant on Spurwink Avenue .  It is also proposed to raise the sewer connection fee by $500 on January 1, 2010 to $4,000.

 

Town of Cape Elizabeth , Maine

 Sewer Rates

Proposed Effective January 1, 2009, 2010 and 2011

 

ORDERED, that the Cape Elizabeth Town Council , pursuant to Sec. 15-1-11 of the Town Ordinances, does hereby revise and adopt the following Sewer Service Charge and Schedule:

 

A.  The following user charge shall be effective for the first bill issued after the indicated date for all buildings within the Town of Cape Elizabeth connected to the public sanitary sewers of the Town:

 

Effective January 1, 2009

$    34.84          Up to 100 cubic feet of monthly measured water usage

$      4.56         Each additional 100 cubic feet, or fraction thereof, of monthly measured usage

Effective January 1, 2010

$    36.25          Up to 100 cubic feet of monthly measured water usage

$      4.75         Each additional 100 cubic feet, or fraction thereof, of monthly measured usage

Effective January 1, 2011

$    37.70          Up to 100 cubic feet of monthly measured water usage

$      4.95         Each additional 100 cubic feet, or fraction thereof, of monthly measured usage

 

 

The sewer service charge shall be applied directly for each water meter in place and for every structure attached to the municipal sewer. 

 

B.  Sewer Connection Fee

 

Effective January 1, 2010   Connection Fee Increases from $3,500 to $4,000

    

Pursuant to Sec. 15-1-6 (b) and 15-1-6 (c) of the Town Ordinances, the connection fee, including inspection and start-up assessment, shall be as follows:

$4,000 for each unit to be served by the municipal sewer system with said fee to be paid prior to any connection to said system.

 

C.   ORDERED, in accordance with Sec. 15-1-11 (c) of the Sewage Ordinance, interest for past-due sewage charges shall be assessed beginning twenty-five (25) days after date of billing at the same interest rate as is charged for past due taxes.

 

Public Hearing            Miscellaneous Fees

 

Item # 130-2008        Miscellaneous Fees   

One of the goals of the Town Council this year is to review the Town fee structure to ensure that fees are in line with actual costs. The following fees are recommended for adjustment effective November 11, 2008.  

 

	Current	Proposed
Notary Public or Dedimus Justice Services	$        3	$                   5
Town Residents Only: First use per year --no charge.	$  0	$   0
Sign Permit	$      25	$25.00 per sign
Flood Hazard Development Permit	$     100	$                150
Electrical Wiring Permit
1-10 Light, Receptacle & Switch Outlets	$      25	$                 25
11-24 Light, Receptacle & Switch Outlets	$      50	$                 50
Over 25, Receptacle/Switch outlet	$      75	$                100
1-24 Light, Receptacle & Switch Outlets	$      25
25-50 Light, Receptacle & Switch Outlets	$      50
Over 50, Receptacle/Switch outlet	$      75
Service/Alterations   New, Addition, Alteration
100, 200, 3-phase (each)	$      25	$                 50
Each Additional Meter, Sub-Panel  .	$      25	$                 50
Over 400 amps  (Each 200 amps or fraction)	$        5
New Individual Circuits for Range, Heater, Hot Water Heater, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal and Water Space Heater