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RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.Call to Order.Call to Order.Chairman Blanchette called the regular meeting of the Ellsworth City Council toorder at 7:00 PM.Pledge of Allegiance.Pledge of Allegiance.All stood for the pledge of allegiance.Rules of Order.Rules of Order.The meeting was conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order and other rules adoptedat the November 13, 2017 Annual Organizational Meeting of the Ellsworth CityCouncil. After being recognized by the Chairman, a person may speak not morethan three (3) minutes on any one item on the agenda. In addition, the person mayspeak not more than two (2) minutes in rebuttal.Adoption of minutes from the following meeting (s) of the Ellsworth City Council: Approved Adoption of minutesApril 02, 2018 Special Meeting.from the followingApril 16, 2018 Regular Meeting.meeting (s) of theEllsworth CityOn a motion by Fortier, seconded by Moore, it was unanimouslyCouncil April 02,2018 SpecialRESOLVED to approve adoption of minutes from the following meeting (s) ofMeeting and Aprilthe Ellsworth City Council April 02, 2018 Special Meeting and April 16, 201816, 2018 RegularRegular Meeting.Meeting.City Manager’s Report.City Manager’sReport.David Cole, City Manager announced Governor LePage has named Ellsworth asone of 32 Federally designated opportunity zones in the State of Maine. FromCole’s research it appears there will be certain Federal tax advantages for beinglocated in an opportunity zone, related to investment in unrealized capital gains.1
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.Cole thanked the Governor for this designation and stated he is looking forward tolearning more about this. Prock Marine has completed the necessary work atHarbor Park and now the Park can open for the season. The City is veryappreciative that Prock Marine was able to start on the project early and completedthe work in a timely manner. The Water Street Parking Lot project is movingforward very nicely; the Contractor is working very well with the businesseslocated in that area of the City. This project is expected to be completed by earlyto the middle of June. The City in conjunction with the Public Works Departmentled by Lisa Sekulich has been working with the Green Committee on a roadsidecleanup project. Over 45 huge bags of trash were collected in one area of the City;this may provide the foundation for working with volunteers for a spring cleanupproject in the future. Cole thanked everyone that was involved in making thatproject successful. Tammy Mote will be returning to the City of Ellsworth asDeputy City Manager effective July 1, 2018.Committee Reports.Committee Reports. Harbor Commission. Councilor Moore was hopeful the Ellsworth residentshad a chance to visit the harbor while Prock Marine was working on it. They hadsome very large equipment at the harbor to repair the damage from this past winter.After much research the Harbormaster and Harbor Commission has requested theCity Council consider purchasing Ice Eaters to be used next winter. This willhopefully avoid costly repairs in the spring. Moore explained these are devicesthat are placed in the water so that the warmer water can be circulated to thesurface and if they work properly it will keep ice from forming in a dangerousmanner around the pilings and dock systems. The fuel tank replacement project ison hold until at least this fall or possibly into the spring of next year. The Harborbudget as submitted to the Council was flat funded. The new gazebo at the Harborwas dedicated on May 9 following the Harbor Commission monthly meeting.Members of the Elks Club built and donated the gazebo to the City. Recreation Commission. Councilor Fortier was not able to attend theRecreation Commission meeting this month; however, wanted to thank the PublicWorks Department for helping remove the ice skating rink liners from the park.They assisted with moving the benches back to Wilson Field, as well as haveagreed to help install the sound curtains at the lower basketball courts sometime2
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.during the next few weeks. Fortier has not been able to secure volunteers for thisproject. Fortier noted the Ice Eaters mentioned during the Harbor Commissionreport cost approximately 1,000 a month in electrical charges. The budget willneed to include funds to cover the increase in electrical charges; he believes it is anexcellent project. Thankfully, there are not many months that will require the 13 to15 Ice Eaters to be plugged in. The City has applied for a grant from the StateDepartment of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry to fund the Ice Eaters.Appointments to the EMS Committee.Appointment to theEMS Committee.The EMS Committee was introduced last month. This month Chairman Blanchetteappointed Councilors Fortier, Beathem, and Blanchette to this new Committee.Councilor Fortier explained they have had a working group conducting this samething for approximately four or five months. He questioned if the charge to theCommittee would be any different than what the working group was working onunofficially. Fortier was wondering if Blanchette still wanted the participants toreview the needs of EMS in the City of Ellsworth and return to the Council withrecommendations. Blanchette confirmed that would be the charge to theCommittee. In addition to the three Councilors previously mentioned it will beCity staff as needed/asked. Fortier inquired if this Committee was required byFOAA to post and have public meetings or with only three Councilors can this bean internal Committee who brings their recommendations to a public meeting.Blanchette stated that question will need to be forwarded to the City Attorney forclarification. The answer would also apply to a number of other Committeesestablished within the City.Citizens’ Comments.Citizens’ Comments.There were no citizens’ comments this month.Presentation of Awards.Presentation ofAwards.Jason Ingalls, for ten years of service as the Systems Administrator.Jason Ingalls-10years, as the SystemsJason Ingalls was present to accept his service award from Chairman Blanchette on Administrator.behalf of the Ellsworth citizens.3
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.UNFINISHED BUSINESSUnfinished Business.Council Order #041811, Request of the City Manager to approve thediscontinuance of Lemon Street and Orange Street in the vicinity of WashingtonStreet. (Tabled at the 4/16/2018 Council Meeting).Approved - TablingCouncil Order#041811, Request ofthe City Manager toapprove thediscontinuance ofLemon Street andOrange Street in thevicinity ofWashington Street.There was no discussion before a motion was made.On a motion by Fortier, seconded by Crosthwaite, it was unanimouslyRESOLVED to approve tabling Council Order #041811, Request of the CityManager to approve the discontinuance of Lemon Street and Orange Street inthe vicinity of Washington Street.CONSENT AGENDAConsent Agenda.CONSENT AGENDA: All items with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routineand will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of theseitems unless a Council member so requests, in which event, the item will beremoved from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on theAgenda.Approved - ConsentAgenda items asread (#10 and #11)and presented thisevening.Council Order #051802, Request of the Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector to acceptpayments on tax- acquired timeshare units per the attached spreadsheet and toauthorize the City Manager to release said properties through Municipal QuitClaim Deeds. *Approved – CO#051802, acceptpayments on taxacquired timeshareunits and releaseproperties throughquit-claim deeds.See attachment #1 for a complete list of timeshare units that were sold during thecourse of the last month.Council Order #051802C, Request of the Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector toaccept payments on a Real Estate Purchase Installment Contract (REPIC),building located at 10 Linscott Way (Map 020 Lot 018-0ON-000), and to authorizethe City Manager to release said building through a Municipal Quit-Claim Deed. *4Approved – CO#051802C, acceptpayments on aREPIC, releasethrough Quit-Claim
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.On a motion by Crosthwaite, seconded by Beathem, it was unanimouslyDeed.RESOLVED to approve Consent Agenda items as read (#10 and #11) andpresented this evening.NEW BUSINESSNew Business.Public hearing and action on the applications for issuance for the followinglicenses:Finn’s Irish Pub, Inc d/b/a Finn’s Irish Pub, 156 Main Street, for renewal of a City Approved - Finn’sClass B License (Amusement, Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a StateIrish Pub, Inc d/b/aRestaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) Malt, Spirituous, Vinous Liquor License.Finn’s Irish Pub,156 Main Street, forThe staff reports the premises are in compliance with required codes andrenewal of a Cityordinances necessary to issue the requested licenses.Class B License(Amusement,Public hearing was opened.Victualer andLiquor) and renewalThere were no comments.of a StateRestaurant (Class I,Public hearing was closed.II, III, IV) Malt,Spirituous, VinousOn a motion by Fortier, seconded by Moore, it was unanimouslyLiquor License.RESOLVED to approve the request of Finn’s Irish Pub, Inc d/b/a Finn’s IrishPub, 156 Main Street, for renewal of a City Class B License (Amusement,Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV)Malt, Spirituous, and Vinous Liquor License.Ellsworth No. 1, LLC, d/b/a Hampton Inn – Ellsworth, 6 Downeast Highway, forrenewal of a City Lodging License.The staff reports the premises are in compliance with required codes andordinances necessary to issue the requested licenses.5Approved Ellsworth No. 1,LLC, d/b/aHampton Inn –Ellsworth, 6Downeast Highway,
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.Public hearing was opened.for renewal of a CityLodging License.There were no comments.Public hearing was closed.On a motion by Hamilton, seconded by Crosthwaite, it was unanimouslyRESOLVED to approve the request of Ellsworth No. 1, LLC, d/b/a Hampton Inn– Ellsworth, 6 Downeast Highway, for renewal of a City Lodging License.Ellsworth RI, LLC, d/b/a Ellsworth Ramada, 215 High Street, for renewal of a City Approved Lodging License.Ellsworth RI, LLC,d/b/a EllsworthThe staff reports the premises are in compliance with required codes andRamada, 215 Highordinances necessary to issue the requested licenses.Street, for renewalof a City LodgingPublic hearing was opened.License.There were no comments.Public hearing was closed.On a motion by Fortier, seconded by Hamilton, it was unanimouslyRESOLVED to approve the request of Ellsworth RI, LLC, d/b/a EllsworthRamada, 215 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 Approved - BrianClass C License (Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, Langley d/b/a UnionII, III, IV) Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License.River Lobster Pot, 8South Street, forThe staff reports the premises are in compliance with required codes andrenewal of a Cityordinances necessary to issue the requested licenses.Class C License(Victualer andPublic hearing was opened.Liquor) and renewal6
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.of a StateThere were no comments.Restaurant (Class I,II, III, IV) Malt,Public hearing was closed.Spirituous andVinous LiquorOn a motion by Moore, seconded by Fortier, it was unanimouslyLicense.RESOLVED to approve the request of Brian Langley d/b/a Union River LobsterPot, 8 South Street, for renewal of a City Class C License (Victualer and Liquor)and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) Malt, Spirituous andVinous Liquor License.Cresswell Investments, LLC d/b/a Airline Brewing Company, 173 Main Street, forrenewal of a City Class B License (Victualer, Liquor, and Amusement) andrenewal of a State Restaurant (Class III and IV) Malt and Vinous Liquor License.The staff reports the premises are in compliance with required codes andordinances necessary to issue the requested licenses.Public hearing was opened.There were no comments.Public hearing was closed.On a motion by Beathem, seconded by Fortier, it was unanimouslyApproved CresswellInvestments, LLCd/b/a AirlineBrewing Company,173 Main Street, forrenewal of a CityClass B License(Victualer, Liquor,and Amusement)and renewal of aState Restaurant(Class III and IV)Malt and VinousLiquor License.RESOLVED to approve the request of Cresswell Investments, LLC d/b/a AirlineBrewing Company, 173 Main Street, for renewal of a City Class B License(Victualer, Liquor, and Amusement) and renewal of a State Restaurant (ClassIII and IV) Malt and Vinous Liquor License.Shinbashi Inc. d/b/a Shinbashi Restaurant, 139 High Street, for renewal of a City Approved Class C License (Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, Shinbashi Inc. d/b/aII, III, IV) Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License.ShinbashiRestaurant, 1397
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.The staff reports the premises are in compliance with required codes andHigh Street, forordinances necessary to issue the requested licenses.renewal of a CityClass C LicensePublic hearing was opened.(Victualer andLiquor) and renewalThere were no comments.of a StateRestaurant (Class I,Public hearing was closed.II, III, IV) Malt,Spirituous andOn a motion by Hamilton, seconded by Moore, it was unanimouslyVinous LiquorLicense.RESOLVED to approve the request of Shinbashi Inc. d/b/a ShinbashiRestaurant, 139 High Street, for renewal of a City Class C License (Victualerand Liquor) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) Malt,Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License.Rockbound Management LLC, d/b/a Twin Hills Cottages of Acadia, 210 Twin HillRoad, for a new City Lodging License.Approved RockboundManagement LLC,Tara Clark was present, as it was required by the Licensing Ordinance in regards to d/b/a Twin Hillsnew businesses.Cottages of Acadia,210 Twin Hill Road,The staff reports the premises are in compliance with required codes and ordinances for a new Citynecessary to issue the requested licenses.Lodging License.Public hearing was opened.There were no comments.Public hearing was closed.On a motion by Moore, seconded by Crosthwaite, it was unanimouslyRESOLVED to approve the request of Rockbound Management LLC, d/b/a TwinHills Cottages of Acadia, 210 Twin Hill Road, for a new City Lodging License.8
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.Luhrs Empire Inc. d/b/a DragonFire, 248 State Street, for a new City Class BApproved - LuhrsLicense (Victualer, Liquor, and Arcade 12 devices) and a new State RestaurantEmpire Inc. d/b/a(Class III and IV) Malt and Vinous Liquor License.DragonFire, 248State Street, for aHarry Luhrs was present, as it was required by the Licensing Ordinance in regards new City Class Bto new businesses.License (Victualer,Liquor, and ArcadePublic hearing was opened. 12 devices) and anew StateThere were no comments.Restaurant (ClassIII and IV) Malt andPublic hearing was closed.Vinous LiquorLicense.Councilor Fortier inquired if there should be a suite number notated for the record.He asked the applicant if they were taking over an existing space or if they haveprovided him with a suite number yet. Luhrs replied he believes it will be Suite 5;however, that has not been finalized yet. This is a new space and has notpreviously been occupied by a restaurant.On a motion by Fortier, seconded by Moore, it wasRESOLVED to approve the request of Luhrs Empire Inc. d/b/a DragonFire, 248State Street, for a new City Class B License (Victualer, Liquor, and Arcade 12devices) and a new State Restaurant (Class III and IV) Malt and Vinous LiquorLicense.Before a vote was taken, Councilor Crosthwaite inquired for the record if thiswould be conditional on the Certificate of Occupancy Permit being issued. Oncethe Certificate of Occupancy Permit is issued the business license will be providedto the applicant.A final vote was taken on the above motion with all members votingunanimously in favor.The Mex Inc. d/b/a The Mex, 191 Main Street, for renewal of a City Class C License Approved - The Mex(Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) Malt, Inc. d/b/a The Mex,9
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License.191 Main Street, forrenewal of a CityThe staff reports the premises are in compliance with required codes and ordinances Class C Licensenecessary to issue the requested licenses.(Victualer andLiquor) and renewalPublic hearing was opened.of a StateRestaurant (Class I,There were no comments.II, III, IV) Malt,Spirituous andPublic hearing was closed.Vinous LiquorLicense.On a motion by Moore, seconded by Hamilton, it was unanimouslyRESOLVED to approve the request of The Mex Inc. d/b/a The Mex, 191 MainStreet, for renewal of a City Class C License (Victualer and Liquor) and renewalof a State Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) Malt, Spirituous and Vinous LiquorLicense.Briefing from MaineDOT on reactivation of rail crossings in Ellsworth.Presentation only,no action taken orDavid Cole, City Manager noted that improvements are underway to the rail line in required thisthe Northerly direction which will extend the line across the Union River andevening.beyond. Representatives from MaineDot and the Downeast Scenic Railroad whichoperates the line were invited to the meeting this evening to brief the public andCouncil on the plans to reactivate two crossings at Lakes Lane and Rte. 179. BrianReeves the Rail Manager for MaineDot introduced his colleagues Tom Testa andLeverett Fernald from the Downeast Scenic Railroad. The work being conductedon the Union River Bridge as well the track improvements have been part of thelong term goals for a little while. The intent is for within the next year or so to startusing the Lakes Lane and the Rte.179 crossing again. This presentation is mostlyfor the public to learn what they are doing and how they are progressing on thisproject. The signage is in place for the operations to proceed with the crossings,this will be confirmed before they are actually used. Councilor Fortier inquired ifthe project would extend further North to include crossing Rt. 180. It was noted inthe future that would be the goal. The standards were explained as they relate torequirements of Rte. 179/180 compared to the new high school entrance road.10
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.Some Federal Highway Crossing funds were contributed toward the Ellsworth HighSchool entrance road crossing signal project. Generally crossings are required insituations where public safety is a concern. Based on the number of crossings at theSchool, even though the majority of them are not during the hours of operation forthe railroad may have contributed to the need for a crossing at this location.Councilor Beathem noted that when the High School was constructed at the currentlocation behind the railroad, the City agreed to install a complete crossing signal inthe event the train became operational again. This is the ninth year the railroad hasbeen operating on the rails. Fortier inquired if consideration could be given toimproving the appearance of the bank located behind the wall by Beals Avenue andacross the street from the Irving and Denny’s businesses. Chairman Blanchetteinquired if the crossings would be manned or have a whistle notification system,when the service extends to Lakes Lane and RT. 179. Reeves noted both crossingswill be whistle crossings. Cole asked Reeves to clarify the bridge project currentlyunder construction. The public often thinks that is a City project; therefore, Colethought it might be helpful to clarify who owns what in that area. MaineDot is theowner of the entire line as it was formerly known as the Calais Branch. A portionof that has become the Calais Trail and the other portion is leased by the DowneastScenic Railroad. As part of the lease the Downeast Scenic Railroad is generallyresponsible for the track maintenance and MaineDot is responsible for structures.The Union River Bridge is a project Reeves started in his role of Rail Engineerbefore he took the Rail Manager position. That project is being conducted incooperation with the Downeast Scenic Railroad who will be responsible forreplacing the bridge timbers. Once those are replaced the bridge will becomeoperational again. The work is being completed with MaineDot funds for the Stateportion and private donor funds for the Downeast Scenic Railroad portion. Coleinquired whether it would be possible to convert Spring Street into a pedestrianwalkway or at least a portion into a pedestrian bikeway as it runs parallel to thetracks. In Cole’s research it appears to be a combination of ownership between theCity and the Railroad. Cole was wondering if the MaineDot and the DowneastScenic Railroad would be interested in discussing that possibility. A portion of thatstreet is used by some residents as their driveway access. They would need to beaccommodated within any future plans. This road is redundant to other streets andmight be better utilized as a pedestrian bike way. Reeves stated they would beinterested in discussing this concept further there are many different landagreements that can be considered in cases like this. Blanchette noted it would11
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.allow the current walking path to be extended to Main Street. Blanchette askedTom Testa to provide an update on the 470 project. Leverett Fernald explainedcurrently they are in the process of completing the building which will house theunit. Later this year, already secured grant money will be used to rebuild the tender.The goal would be to secure 100,000; currently they have 83,000 toward thisproject. He explained exactly what would be built once they meet their financialgoal. Best guess this project will not be completed for at least 10 years. Once thesteam engine is operational in Ellsworth it is expected to draw a lot of attention tothe area.Presentation only, no action taken or required this evening.Public hearing and action on Council Order #051803, the Ellsworth School Budget Approved - SchoolResolutions for FY 2019.Board’srecommendation ofSee attachment #2 for the Notice of Amounts Adopted by Ellsworth City Council, 8,868,483.75.Ellsworth School Department Budget FY19 Council Orders, and Ellsworth SchoolDepartment Budget 2018-19 financial report.ORDER APPROVING STATE/LOCAL EPS FUNDING ALLOCATION FORPUBLIC EDUCATION FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12 FORELLSWORTH SCHOOLS FOR FY 2019School Administrative Unit Contribution to Total Cost of Funding PublicEducation from Kindergarten to Grade 12 (as required by Maine RevisedStatutes, Title 20-A, §15690(1 A-B)):City Council Order #051803: ORDERED that the City will appropriate for thetotal cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as described inthe Essential Programs and Services Funding Act (Recommend 8,868,483.75) andto see what sum the municipality will raise as the municipality’s contribution to thetotal cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as described inthe Essential Programs and Services Funding Act in accordance with the MaineRevised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15688.The School Board Recommends 8,868,483.7512
RECORD OF REGULAR MEETINGELLSWORTH CITY COUNCILDATE: MAY 21, 2018TIME: 7:00 PMPLACE: ELLSWORTH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERSCITY COUNCIL PRESENT: BEATHEM, BLANCHETTE, CROSTHWAITE,FORTIER, HAMILTON, AND MOORE.CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: HUDSONKEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLYHERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISASEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELEGAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DANHIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER.Councilor Hamilton went on record as stating his wife works for the SchoolDepartment; however, he does not feel like there is a conflict pertaining to hisability to vote on this agenda item. Hamilton inquired if Dan Higgins, EllsworthSchool Department Superintendent had any more information to provide concerningthe inaction by the State Legislature on pending action required by them thatimpacts school budgets. Higgins explained there is a legislative correction toensure the school funding will flow; currently this is in the Governor’s hands.Higgins believes if the Legislature does not come back into session to vote thisparticular bill, school funding will be dispersed per the ED 279. Fortier noted thereare a few spelling mistakes that should be corrected next year within the CouncilOrders. Councilor Crosthwaite i
KEY SPEAKERS PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DAVID COLE, KELLY HERRICK, TAMMY MOTE, JENNIFER MADORE, NATE BURKHEAD, LISA SEKULICH, MARK REMICK, ADAM WILSON, STEVE FULLER, MICHELE GAGNON, MKE HANGGE, RICHARD TUPPER, PAUL MARKOSIAN, DAN HIGGINS, AND MICKI SUMPTER. 1 Call to Order. Chairman Blanchette called the regular meeting of the Ellsworth City Council to
