The regular monthly meeting of the Ellsworth City Council will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chambers.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Rules of Order.
4. Adoption of the Ellsworth City Council minutes from the following meetings:
March 21, 2016 Regular Meeting.
5. City Manager’s Report.
6. Committee Reports.
7. Citizens’ Comments.
8. Presentation of Awards.
- Barton Tokas for 30 years of service with the Police Department.
- Recognition of Richard Roberts for being presented the “YMCA Youth Award.”
- Presentation of Firefighter of the year.
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.
9. Council Order #041600, Request of the City Clerk for appointment of Wardens and Ward Clerks for the four voting districts within the City of Ellsworth for the June 14, 2016 City of Ellsworth School Budget Validation Municipal Referendum Election. *
10. Council Order #041601, Request of the City Clerk for approval on setting the polling places opening time as 8 AM for the June 14, 2016 City of Ellsworth School Budget Validation Municipal Referendum Election. *
11. Council Order #041602, Request of the City Clerk for appointment of Democratic Election Clerks with terms to expire as of April 30, 2018. (Complete list available at the City Clerk’s Department) *
12. Council Order #041603, Request of the City Clerk for appointment of Republican Election Clerks with terms to expire as of April 30, 2018. (Complete list available at the City Clerk’s Department) *
13. Council Order #041604, Request of the City Clerk for appointment of Unenrolled Election Clerks with terms to expire as of April 30, 2018. (Complete list available at the City Clerk’s Department) *
14. Council Order #041605, Request of the Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector to release Adam and Catherine Morton’s property (Map 020 Lot 021) through a Quit-Claim Deed. (Residency at 12 Hillside Drive) *
15. Council Order #041606, Request of the City Assessor for abatement of taxes assessed to Federal National Mortgage Association, customer #2016, Map 31 Lot 2 for FY 2015 ($1,495.31) and FY 2014 ($1,458.95) in the total amount of $2,954.26. *
NEW BUSINESS
16. Public hearing and action on the issuance of Business License (s):
- Chummies LLC d/b/a Chummies 59 Franklin Street Unit 2B for renewal of a City Class B License (Amusement, Liquor, and Victualer) and renewal of a State Class A Lounge (Class X) Malt, Spirituous, and Vinous Liquor License.
- Charles B. & Ariela L. Zucker d/b/a Twilite Motel, 147 Bucksport Road, for renewal of a City Lodging License.
- Ellsworth Moose Lodge #2698, 47 Foster Street, renewal of a City Class B License (Amusement/pool tables, Liquor, and Victualer) and renewal of a Club (Class V) Malt, Spirituous, and Vinous Liquor License.
- Asset Management Inc. d/b/a Riverside Café, 151 Main Street, for renewal of a City Class B License (Victualer, Liquor, and Amusement) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) Malt, Spirituous, and Vinous Liquor License.
- The Eagles Lodge Inc.278 High Street for renewal of a City Lodging License.
- Brian Langley d/b/a Union River Lobster Pot, 8 South Street, for renewal of a City Class C License (Liquor and Victualer) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License
17. Council Order #041607, Request of the Economic Development Director to approve a lease for the Union River Center for Innovation building.
18. Public hearing and action on the proposed CDBG Housing Assistance grant application to provide households with safe, warm, and dry homes and apartments.
19. Public hearing and action on a proposed zoning amendment to the Ellsworth Code of Ordinances Chapter 56 Unified Development Ordinance Article 8 Section 817 Medical Marijuana Dispensary.
20. Council Order #041608, Request of the Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector to award bids for tax-acquired property.
21. Council Order #041609, Request of the City Manager to approve the sale of property located at Graham Lake, Map 117 Lot 020 (0 Mariaville Road).
22. Council Order #041610, Discussion and action on available options for disposal of municipal solid waste after April 2018.
Note: Representatives from PERC (Penobscot Energy Recovery Company) and MRC (Municipal Review Committee)/Fiberight LLC have been invited to summarize their proposals and answer any remaining questions.
23. Adjournment.
