On the agenda: Eastport meeting — AI Data Center (May 13)

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City Council
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13*", 2026

PORT AUTHORITY BUILDING - DOWNSTAIRS — 6:00 p.m.

Zoom Meeting ID: 884 3944 2691
Passcode: eastport
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AGENDA

I. Call to Order
Il. Adjustment(s) to Agenda
Ill. Public Heating(s):
Renewal of Liquor License:
a) “Renewal” Seaview Events, LLC — 16 Norwood Road
b) “Renewal” Eastport Arts Center - 38 Washington Street
c) “Renewal” Look Lobster Co. - 7 Sea Street
New/Renewal of Victualer License:
a) “Renewal” Victualer License - Look Lobster Co. - 7 Sea Street
“New” License Application/””emporary Extension of Premises” /Special Event
Ye Ole’ Hookers — 106 Water St. [Ref. State File #: 143295] From 6/1/26 to 10/31/26
IV. Action on Public Hearing(s)
V. Public Open Forum
VI. New Business
a. Update & Presentation from the Deer Committee
b. Appointment of Rita Harman as City Treasurer
c. Approve City Treasurer, Rita Harman, to Negotiate & Execute Quit Claim Deeds
d. Approve Rita Harman, Ella Kowal, & Satah Mutter as Bank Signatories
[held with The First Bank and Bangor Savings Bank]
e. Appointment of Ella Kowal as BMV Agent & MOSES/IFW Agent
f. Appoint Tahirih Aaronsohn as Deputy Clerk, Deputy Tax Collector, & Deputy Registrar
g. ‘Transfer of $4,500.00 from the Capital Account for the Purchase of the ACO Vehicle
[2017 Ford Explorer - VIN #: 1FM5K8AR6HGD59833 |
h. Accept Resignations of Pete Lehmann & Chet Jenkins from the Energy Committee
i. Request Appointment to the Shellfish Committee — Jimmy Pelletier
j. Perpetual Care Lot(s):
* Hillside West, Camick Section, Lot #61 [4 x 9’] — Ben & Cathy Hooper

k. FY2027 Municipal Fuel Bid
1. Scheduling of a Public Hearing on the FY2027 Municipal Budget

m. Schedule of a Public Hearing on a “New” Victualer License Application for6/17/26

[Submitted by: Alan Skinner for William’s Pizza d/b/a Golden Steer, LLC]
¢ For a Pizza Food Trailer

n. Amendment of Language to the Airport Hangar Lease

o. Request Submitted by Steve Triebet — Re: Airport Hangar Leases

p. Eastport Cemetery Tombs [Maine Preservation Most Endangered Historic Listing]

q. Approval of Realtor Bid Policy

rt. Request from Diversity Downeast that the City Council Enact a Moratorium
Ordinance on AI Data Center

s. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) - 3/25/2026; 4/1/2026; 4/8/2026; & 4/29/2026

t. City Manager’s Report

u. Council Liaison Updates and Issues

X. Executive Session

__x__ Personnel Matters Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(A)
____ Real Property or Economic Development Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(C)
____ Labor Negotiations Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(D)
__x_Consultation with Legal Counsel Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(B)
_____ Poverty Abatement Application Title 36 MRSA §841

XI. Action from Executive Session
XIL Adjournment