Timnath Town Council 05/09/2023
Meeting Summary
The Council approved the Economic Development Incentive Policy and a pool of $100,000 for small businesses, particularly in Old Town and along Harmony Road. This resolution was supported in Public Comments by Timnath resident Bill Jenkins.
The Council approved opening up bids to build a loop trail around Weitzel Park.
Link to meeting notes by Observer Sara Tarr
Summary
Start of the meeting. 6:25
Regular council meeting to be called to order.
Announcement of public comments.
Walking dogs off-leash. 8:15
Two summons for walking dogs off leash in wenzel park.
History of harmony reservoir.
Bill’s comments. 10:26
Sugarloaf court, resolution 37 series 2023.
Rob’s thoughts on the resolution. 11:55
Strongly support the resolution for economic incentive policy.
No clear definition of small business.
Approval of the consent agenda as presented.
Town cleanup this weekend.
Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation. 15:36
Mental health awareness month in Maine.
The town of Timnath, may 2023.
Resolution: Approving an economic development incentive policy. 18:03
Resolution 37 series 2023, approving economic development incentive policy.
Matt’s experience working for the city of Loveland. 20:06
How to apply the incentive.
Enhanced sales tax, construction use tax and building permit fee reimbursements.
Retail business incentives.
Do you have any questions about small businesses? 25:24
No questions or comments from the council.
Implementation steps for small businesses.
Flexibility at the staff level. 28:18
Flexibility and discretion at the staff level.
New applications only effective if the resolution passes.
Resolution approving economic development incentive policy. 31:04
Resolution 37, approving economic development incentive policy.
Resolution 38, approving crossing agreement for Weitzel park.
Crossing agreement with Weitzel Park.
Resolution 38, approving crossing agreement for Whitesville Farm.