Chairman Moriarty opened the Public Hearing.

7 residents attended.  Town Planner, Andy Fillmore, explained the Ordinance.   Attorney Ken Cole was in attendance to explain legal aspects of the Ordinance.  All residents present spoke regarding Impact Fee Ordinance and its effects if enacted.

Chairman Moriarty closed the Public Hearing 7:45 pm.

Chairman Moriarty suggested an amendment to the Impact Fee Ordinance adding to the Article I. GENERAL PROVISIONS; Section 1.4 Applicability, Number 3 to read:

This Ordinance shall not apply to developers who have been issued or applied for a Town Cumberland growth permit by the Code Enforcement Officer prior to date of the adoption of this ordinance, provided however, that the said Growth Permit is converted into a building permit as prescribed in the Growth Management Ordinance.


Councilor Damon moved to amend the Impact Fee Ordinance to change the exemption from 500 square feet to 750 square feet.
Second by Councilor Kuntz.

                                                                
VOTE:  IN FAVOR (3)
               OPPOSED  (3)
ABSTAINED (1) Lambert
Motion failed.

Councilor Porter moved to adopt the Impact Fee Ordinance as written in final draft by the Town Planner with revisions made by Chairman Moriarty noted prior.
Second by Councilor Bingham
                                                                
VOTE:  IN FAVOR (4)
               OPPOSED  (2)
               ABSTAINED (1) Lambert

Councilor Bingham moved to amend the Comprehensive Plan to include the Recreational Facilities and Open Space Impact Fee Methodology.

Councilor Kuntz moved to adjourn meeting at 8:10 pm .
Second by Councilor Porter                                  VOTE:  UNANIMOUS (7)