City Council Meeting Notice and Agenda for Monday July 17th, 2023

MEETING NOTICE 

The regular monthly meeting of the Ellsworth City Council will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Ellsworth City Hall Council Chambers.

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1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Rules of Order.
4. Adoption of minutes from the following meeting (s) of the Ellsworth City Council:

• 06/19/2023 Regular Council Meeting.
• 06/30/2023 Special Council Meeting.

5. City Manager’s Report.
6. Committee Reports.
7. Citizens’ Comments.
8. Presentation of Awards.

• Carolyn Ackerman for her 22 years of service to the Ellsworth Historic Preservation Commission
• David Hopkins for his 10 years of service to the City of Ellsworth as Highway Mechanic and Transfer Station Attendant.
• Chase Hardwick- HCTC Intern for Highway
• James Hassard for heroism
• Rob Angelo for heroism

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9. Update about a new Arbor Commission (Original discussion 06/19/2023)
10. Review of Franklin street Parklet barricade options (Original discussion 06/19/2023)

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

11. Presentation from DOT’s Village Partnership Program- The presentation is on MaineDOT’s Village Partnership Initiative. This program leverages funding through BIL to make overdue investments in the historic downtowns and village centres in rural Maine. The process requires a feasibility study, in a partnership with the municipality and MaineDOT, then using that feasibility and design study we apply for a USDOT Raise Grant to bring for every $1.00 local match, $1.00 State, and $8.00, Federal. This program addresses pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety, overdue ADA compliance and the aesthetics of our historic downtowns. It is a once in a generation opportunity.
12. Discussion and Action on the request of the Partners of the Union River (POUR) to install education/information displays at the Harbor. (Sponsored by Beal) **
13. Public hearing and action on the following business license application (s):

• Ellsworth Lodge of Elks #2743, 317 High Street, for renewal of a City Class B License (Victualer, Liquor, and Amusement) and renewal of a State Club-On Premise with Catering Malt, Spirituous and Vinous (Class I) Liquor License.
• Taste Jamaica, LLC 190 State Street for renewal of a City Class C License (Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class III & IV) Wine and Malt Liquor License.
• Melanie Omlor-Fox d/b/a Helen’s Restaurant of Ellsworth, 55 Downeast Highway, for renewal of a City Class C License (Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Restaurant Malt, Spirituous and Vinous (Class I, II, III, IV) Liquor License.
• Daniel C. Potts d/b/a Lakeside Cedar Cabins, 397 Mariaville Road, for renewal of a City Lodging License.
• Da Butler Did IT! DBA Dragonfire Pizza, 248 State Street, for a renewal of City Class B (arcade, Victualer, liquor) and State malt liquor license.
• Pat’s Pizza Ellsworth, 396 High Street, for a renewal of City Class C license (Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of State Malt, Wine and Spirituous liquor license.

14. Council Order #072300, Public Hearing and Action on the Request of the Finance Director to award a TAN (Tax Anticipation Note) borrowing for $2,000,000.00. **
15. Council Order #072301, Request of the Water Superintendent to purchase 2 variable frequency drives for $45,050. **
16. Council Order #072302, Request of the Finance Director to approve the annual reports for Tax Year April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 for Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing Districts, Leonard Lake, Oriole Way and Oriole Way Senior Housing in the City of Ellsworth. **
17. Council Order #072303, Request of the IT Director to purchase IT Network upgrades. **
18. Council Order #072304, Request of the Facilities Manager to accept a bid to repair the Chimney at City Hall. (Bids to be opened 7/13/23). **
19. Council Order #072305, Request of the Facilities Manager to accept a bid to replace a section of roofing at the Moore Community Center. (Bids to be opened 7/13/23) **
20. Council Order #072305, Request of the Finance Director to review and approve the updated City of Ellsworth Investment Policy. **
21. Council Order #072306, Request of the Deputy Fire Chief to use ARPA funding to purchase and install a Direct Capture Vehicle Exhaust System.
22. Council Order #072306, Request of the City Planner and City Manager to apply for federal financial assistance under the provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act, Public Law 88-578 in support of conservation of 279.1 acres of land adjacent to the Branch Lake public water supply and expansion of low impact recreational opportunities and to enter into a LWCF Project Agreement with the State subsequent to federal approval of the project and adopting a resolution stating such. **
23. City Council Appointments (additional since June) **
24. Councilor Comments.
25. Executive Session pursuant to 1 MRSA §405, 6. A. for personnel matters to discuss contractual issues for appointed officials.
26. Discussion and Action from the Executive Session.
27. Adjournment

July 17, 2023 City Council Meeting Packet