City Council Meeting Notice and Agenda for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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January 12, 2026 in Agenda Notices, City Council Notices

MEETING NOTICE

The regular monthly meeting of the Ellsworth City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chambers

Meetings will be broadcast live on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofEllsworthMaine

Public Access/Spectrum Channels 5 and 7

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance.
  3. Rules of Order.
  4. Adoption of the Ellsworth City Council minutes from the following meeting:
  • December 15, 2025, Regular Meeting
  1. Presentation of Awards.
  • Proclamation for Community Risk Reduction Week
  • Riley DeWitt – 10 years of service
  • Kenneth Worden – 10 years of service
  • Officer Josh Steward – Officer of the year
  • Cathy Rumsey – Dispatcher of the year
  1. City Manager’s Report.
  2. Committee Reports.
  • Ellsworth Housing Authority: Request for reappointment of Jeri White to the Commissioner’s Board with a term expiring 1/2031.
  • Cemetery Commission: Request to appoint David Nichols as a member of the commission with a term expiring 6/30/2026.
  1. Citizen’s Comments.
  2. Councilor Comments.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

CONSENT AGENDA – No 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

  1. Public Hearing and action on the applications(s) for renewal for the following license(s):
  • ETC LLC d/b/a Dyon’s, 35 Eastward Lane, for renewal of a City Class C (Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Liquor License.
  • Hancock County Auditorium Assn d/b/a The Grand, 165 Main Street, for renewal of a City Class B License (Victualer, Liquor and Amusement) and renewal of a State other (Auditorium/Theatre) Class III and IV Malt and Vinous Liquor License.
  • Melvin Lambert d/b/a Charlie’s Pizza, 18 Hancock Street, for renewal of a City Class C License (Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Off-Premise Beer only License.
  • Colonial I, LLC d/b/a Colonial Inn, 321 High Street, for renewal of a City Lodging License.

***New Business***

  • Unit Group 876 Inc d/b/a Acadia 876 Bar and Grill, 191 Main Street, for a new City Class B License and a new State On-Premise Beer, Wine and Spirits License.
  • Ellsworth MV, LLC d/b/a Marijuanaville, 71 Main Street, for a new Medical Marijuana Dispensary License including a City Victualer License.
  1. Council Order #012601, Public Hearing and action to repeal Ellsworth City Ordinance & Codes, Chapter 45, Regulations for the Installation of Street Lights, and to replace with the City of Ellsworth Street Lighting Policy.
  2. Council Order #012602, Discussion and potential action on the request of the Arbor Commission to reassign the role of Tree Warden from the City Manager, Charlie Pearce to the Director of Urban Planning and Development, Danielle Gift.
  3. Council Order #012603, Public Hearing and action on amendments to City of Ellsworth, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Licenses and Permits, to add related licensing fees and verbiage for Adult Use Cannabis.
  4. Council Order #012604, Update on Maine Rural Water Association Contract.
  5. Council Order #012605, Discussion and potential action on memorial placement on city property and the creation of a moratorium.
  6. Council Order #012606, Public Hearing and action on the request of the Public Works Director to purchase a plow truck.
  7. Adjournment.

January Packet Chapter 14 Licenses and Permits Amended 1.20.26