MEETING NOTICE
The regular monthly meeting of the Ellsworth City Council will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chambers
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AGENDA
- Call to Order.
- Pledge of Allegiance.
- Rules of Order.
- Adoption of the Ellsworth City Council minutes from the following meeting:
- November 8, 2024, Special Meeting
- November 12, 2024, Organizational Meeting
- November 18, 2024, Regular Meeting
- Presentation of Awards.
- Katie Dakin, Dispatcher of the Year
- Brian Smith, Officer of the Year
- City Manager’s Report.
- Committee Reports.
- Citizen’s Comments.
- Councilor Comments.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA: All items with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
- Public hearing and action on the application(s) for renewal for the following license(s):
- David Sukeforth Jr d/b/a Dave’s Auto Repair and Towing, 231 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth for renewal of a City Towing/Recovery License.
- The Fuzion Buffet, 200 High Street, for renewal of a City Class C License.
- Katina Stanwood d/b/a Black Moon Public House, 142 Main Street, for renewal of a City Class B License and renewal of a State Class I (Malt Liquor, Wine and Spirits) License.
**New Business**
- Thai Sana, 321 High Street, for a new City Class C License and a new State Class III & IV (Malt Liquor and Wine) License.
- Council Order #122400, Discussion and action on the request of the Branch Lake Water Steward to set the Branch Lake boat and aero plane sticker fee at $0 for the calendar year 2025.
- Council Order #122401 Presentation from the Police Department outlining the Memorandum of Understanding with anticipation of having an AMHC social worker working with the Police Department.
- Council Order #122402 Presentation of the City of Ellsworth Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Study from the City Planner and the consultant team of Berry Dunn.
- Council Order #122403 Public Hearing and potential action to adopt the Ellsworth 2035 Comprehensive Plan and authorize the City Planner to submit it to the State of Maine for approval.
- Council Order #122404 Public Hearing and action on the request of the Historic Preservation Commission for amendments to the City of Ellsworth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 39, Historic Preservation Ordinance.
- Council Order #122405 Discussion on proposed changes to the City of Ellsworth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 43, Tree Ordinance.
- Council Order #122406 Request of the Finance Director for discussion and action on the final allocation of ARPA funds.
- Council Order #122407 Discussion and action on the request of the Facilities Manager to allow the City Manager to enter into a contract to complete medium and high priority maintenance items for the North Ellsworth Communications Tower.
- Council Order #122408 Public Hearing and action on the request of the Public Works Director to purchase and finance a vac truck.
- Council Order #122409 Public Hearing and action on the request of the Public Works Director to purchase and finance a loader purchase.
- Council Order #122410 Discussion and action on the request of the Finance Director to award a $2,575,000 Bond Anticipation Note (BAN).
- Council Order #122411 Request of the Public Works Director to purchase a plow truck as part of the BAN.
- Council Order #122412 Update on alternative Courthouse location project.
- Adjournment.
Additional packet materials: EHPCOrdinance10.2024 Facilities Inspection Report Ellsworth Housing Study