On the agenda: Eastport meeting — Data Center (Aug 12)

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2026
PORT AUTHORITY BUILDING - DOWNSTAIRS – 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 884 3944 2691
Passcode: eastport
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88439442691?pwd=Ty9YMkxXeHNMRDV2NGwySUcwME5Cdz09
AGENDA
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Call to Order
Adjustments to Agenda
Public Hearings
a. Amendment of Liquor License Ye Ole Hookers
b. Renewal of Liquor License Horn Run Brewing
Public Open Forum
Scheduling of Public Hearings
New Business
a. Consider a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and Associated Infrastructure
b. Councilor Seeley’s Departure from Council
c. Hold September 9, 2026 City Council Meeting at Shead High School Gymnasium
d. Appointment of Rita Harman as Deputy Tax Collector
e. Paul Theriault 7/30/2026 Resignation from School Committee
f. Accept Membership of Greg Gordon to Airport Advisory Committee
g. Accept Membership of Jeremy Cooper to Airport Advisory Committee
h. Acceptance of FAA Grant EPM-NEG-3-23-0053-027-026 in the amount $185,062 for
the purchase of snow removal equipment for the airport, requiring $4,870 in local
match.
i. Acceptance of FAA Grant EPM-NEG-3-23-0053-026-026 in the amount $150,000 for
the purchase of snow removal equipment for the airport, requiring $6,487 in local
match.
j. Acceptance of Community Impact Grant of $10,000 for Eastport Community
Window Dressers Build
k. Acceptance of Versant Power $5,000 Grant for Eastport Community Window
Dresser’s Build.
l. Approval of Application for MMA Risk-Reduction Grant by Police Department,
$5,000 total, for upgrading of PD technology.
m. Approval of Application for Housing Opportunity Program Ordinance Amendment
Grant, $7,500 total.

n. Approval of Contract Adjustment for Sewall Engineering for Sidewalk Project
o. Approval of Rate for Part-Time Police for Festivals and Selected Holidays

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p. Approval of Purchase of Used Police Cruiser from Fort Fairfield
q. Accept Donation from Sheep Cove Associates for Sky Hope
r. Accept Perpetual Care Request by Judy Trott for Hillside West Cemetery, Section
Memorial Hill, Lot 143A
s. Accept Perpetual Care Request by Steven and Susan Moore for Bayside West
Cemetery, Section E, Lot 24 & 25
Old Business
a. Request for Placement of a Memorial Bench from Mary Jollotta in Memory of Grace
Zwerneman
b. Transfer of FY2026 Boat Excise Tax to Harbor Account
Minutes of Previous Meetings
a. July 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
b. August 5, 2026 Special Meeting
City Manager’s Report
Council Liaison Updates and Issues
Executive Session
___ 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)
___ Consultation with Legal Counsel
Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(E)
___ Poverty Abatement Application
Title 36 MRSA §841
Action from Executive Session
Adjournment