MEETING NOTICE The regular monthly meeting of the Ellsworth City Council will be held on Monday, May 18, 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: § April 9, 2026, Special Meeting § April 20, 2026, Regular Meeting 5. Presentation of Awards. § Cheryl Flanders – 10 years of service § Toni Ryan – 10 years of service § National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day Proclamation 6. City Manager's Report. 7. Committee Reports. § Cemetery Commission: Request to appoint Terri Cormier as a member of the commission with a term expiring 6/30/2026. 8. Citizen's Comments. 9. Councilor Comments. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. Council Order #042605, Public Hearing and action on the proposed Adult Use Cannabis Overlay Zone in Chapter 56, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 3, Zoning Districts, to establish the location of adult use cannabis stores. 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. Public Hearing and action on the application(s) for renewal for the following license(s): § Shinbashi Inc d/b/a Shinbashi, 139 High 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 and Vinous Liquor License. § Primary Organic Therapy Inc d/b/a Curaleaf Maine, 3 Myrick Street Suite B, for renewal of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary License including a City Victualer License. § Cresswell Investments LLC d/b/a Airline Brewing Company, 173 Main Street, for renewal of a City Class B License (Victualer, Liquor and Amusement) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class II and IV) Malt and Vinous Liquor License. § Scott Kenny d/b/a Jordan's Snack Bar, 200 Downeast Highway, for renewal of a City Class B License (Victualer, Liquor and Amusement) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, II, III & IV) Liquor License. § Giri Ellsworth Inc d/b/a Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham, 215 High Street, for renewal of a City Lodging License. § Zeppas NY Pizza, 92 Water Street, for renewal of a City Class C License (Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Liquor License (Class III and IV). § LJN LLC d/b/a Forest Ridge Campground, 40 Flockamoosen Way, for renewal of a City Lodging License. § Corporate Chefs, LLC, 21 Kingsland Crossing, for renewal of a City Class C License (Victualer and Liquor) and renewal of a State Restaurant (Class I, II, III & IV) Liquor License. § Rosenberg Smith Enterprises d/b/a Main Street Medical, 71 Main Street, for renewal of a Medical Cannabis Dispensary License including a City Victualer License. **New Business** § BH Lobster Company d/b/a Union River Lobster Pot, 8 South Street, for a new City Class C License (Victualer and Liquor) and a new State On-Premise: Beer, Wine and Spirits License. 12. Council Order #052600, Public Hearing and potential action on the request of the Economic Development Director for the proposed installation, construction, and operation of a public restroom facility. 13. Council Order #052601, Public Hearing and potential action on the request of the Economic Development Director to seek federal funding to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, or to enhance existing plans, aimed at reducing or eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all users. 14. Council Order #052602, Discussion and potential action on the request of the Public Works Director on acceptance of the Cooperative Salt Bid. 15. Council Order #052603, Acceptance of the Planning Board report on recommendation to amend Chapter 56 Unified Development Ordinance as proposed. 16. Executive Session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with MRSA Title 1, Chapter 13, Section 405, Paragraph 6A. 17. Council Order #052604, Discussion and potential action on a possible Councilor violation of the Ellsworth Code of Conduct, pursuant to City Ordinance Chapter 40, Section 12, Item 1. 18. Adjournment.
