Eastport public meetings in 2025

Deer Committee

The Eastport Deer Committee will hold a meeting to introduce members, review its agenda and past actions, elect officers, set future meeting dates, and hear any other business. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

The Eastport Deer Committee unanimously elected Walter Cummings as Chair, Loring Small as Vice Chair, and Chris Bartlett as Secretary. The committee approved creating a resident survey on deer issues and assigned Chris Bartlett to draft it. Bartlett was also tasked with contacting MDIFW Regional Biologist Steve Dunham to discuss possible culling methods.

• Elected Walter Cummings as Chair (unanimous vote)
• Elected Loring Small as Vice Chair (unanimous vote)
• Elected Chris Bartlett as Secretary (unanimous vote)
• Approved creation of a resident/property owner deer survey (assigned to Chris Bartlett)
• Approved contacting MDIFW Regional Biologist Steve Dunham to vet culling methods (assigned to Chris Bartlett)

City Council

The Eastport City Council will vote on a $323,130.12 prepayment for county tax and discuss several public matters, including new and renewal liquor license applications, senior citizen bids, and a proposed parking ordinance. The meeting also includes appointments to the Energy Committee, re‑appointment of the Tax Collector and City Clerk, and a review of matured foreclosures on specific properties. Additional items are a donation for recycling, a policy discussion on real‑estate sales, and updates on the 5‑year capital plan and 2026 budget committee formation.

• Consideration of prepayment for County Tax – $323,130.12
• New liquor license for Jeffery Gauthier d/b/a Blackbeards – 171 Water St.
• Liquor license renewal for MA Trott LLC d/b/a Happy Crab – 35 Water St.
• Discussion of parking ordinance (requested by Councilor Dana‑Cummings)
• Matured foreclosures on FY2024 real‑estate taxes: 2 Clark St., 20 Boynton St., 9 Snyder Rd., 1A Redoubt Rd., 37 Capen Ave., 12 Chapel St.

The council voted unanimously to make a prepayment of $323,130.12 toward county taxes, using $113,000 from unassigned funds and $210,130.12 from capital funds. It also approved several appointments, including re‑appointing Ella Kowal as Tax Collector & City Clerk and appointing Hannah Zwickerhill as BMV & IFW agents. Additional actions included scheduling liquor‑license hearings for Blackbeards and Happy Crab, accepting a $34 donation for recycling, and entering a repayment agreement for back taxes on 37 Capen Avenue.

• Schedule public hearings for Blackbeards and Happy Crab liquor licenses (passed 3-0)
• Appoint Deb Pigeon and Pete Lehmann to the Energy Committee (passed 3-0)
• Approve $323,130.12 county tax prepayment (passed 5-0)
• Re‑appoint Ella Kowal as Tax Collector & City Clerk (passed 5-0)
• Appoint Hannah Zwickerhill as BMV & IFW agents (passed 5-0)
• Approve $888.66 tax reimbursement/overpayment (passed 5-0)
• Accept $34 donation for recycling line item (passed 5-0)
• Enter repayment agreement for 37 Capen Ave back taxes and interest (passed 5-0)

Energy Committee

The committee accepted the August and September meeting minutes. It approved Pat Christopher’s resignation and unanimously voted to add Pete Lehmann and Deb Pigeon to the Energy Committee. The meeting was adjourned with approval.

• Accepted August and September minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted Pat Christopher’s resignation (unanimous)
• Approved Pete Lehmann and Deb Pigeon as committee members (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss snow plowing plans, including training and triggers for starting operations. Members will also receive updates on fuel inventory and the status of the Terminal Building, Taxilane C, and the Master Plan.

• Snow plowing plans, training, and operational triggers
• Status updates for Terminal Building, Taxilane C, and Master Plan projects
• Fuel sales and inventory report
• Maintenance scheduling for mowing equipment and tractors
• Planning for 2026 community events

The committee approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting unanimously. The financial and budget update was postponed until the January meeting. Members agreed that the airport terminal may be used for city functions open to the public, such as meetings and voting, but not for private groups or events, with the decision subject to future review. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled financial and budget update until January
• Approved terminal building use for public city functions only; private events not allowed
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recycling & Solid Waste Committee

The Eastport Recycling & Solid Waste Committee will review and approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. Members will receive updates on the city’s recycling fund balance, acceptable recycling items, volunteer coordination, plastic recycling, and bale operations. The committee will also address pending actions for the Veolia Light Recycling Program and set December and winter recycling center schedules.

• Review and approve minutes from Oct 7, 2025 meeting
• Update on city recycling fund balance
• Review list of acceptable and not acceptable recycling items
• Action items for Veolia Light Recycling Program
• Set December dates and winter schedule for recycling center

The committee unanimously approved the October 7 meeting minutes. Members agreed to place an ad in the December 26 Quoddy Tides announcing acceptable recycling items and the winter schedule. The recycling center will open on December 27 and remain closed for January and February, with March hours to be posted online. Several members were assigned follow‑up tasks for bales, pallets, and light‑bulb box handling.

• Approved October 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to place ad in Dec 26 Quoddy Tides
• Set Center open Dec 27; closed Jan‑Feb
• Chip to contact Howie about moving bales
• Samra to request pallet donation from Hammond Lumber
• Dave to repair light‑bulb boxes and contact FedEx

City Council

The Eastport City Council will hold public hearings on two liquor license applications and the sale of three foreclosed properties, as well as consider an amendment to the city’s property‑sale ordinance. After the hearings, the council will act on items including a repurchase agreement for 10 Evans Street, a $176,856.23 sewer‑fee commitment, and a $258,505 loan for a dump truck. Additional agenda items cover appointments, resignations, bid requests, election results, and discussions on fiscal and polling‑place issues.

• Liquor license renewal for Wicked Good Corp d/b/a Waco Diner, 47 Water Street
• Liquor license amendment for Horn Run Brewing LLC, 75 Water Street
• Sale of foreclosed city property: 35‑37 Key Street; 10 Evans Street; 1A Redoubt Hill (lot F4‑0D5‑09)
• Approval of loan for $258,505 for a dump truck in the FY26 capital plan
• Commitment of sewer fees totaling $176,856.23 for April 1 – September 30 2025

The Eastport City Council took a series of actions, each passing with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. They renewed a liquor license, approved a license amendment, and struck a clause from a property ordinance. The council also approved several financial commitments, including a sewer‑fees commitment and a loan for a dump truck, and made appointments and property transactions.

• Approved renewal of liquor license for Wicked Good Corp d/b/a Waco Diner (4-0)
• Approved amendment to liquor license for Horn Run Brewing LLC (4-0)
• Approved repurchase agreement for 10 Evans Street to Meghan Smith and Desiree Bassett (4-0)
• Appointed Kieran Weston to Deer Committee (4-0)
• Committed sewer fees of $176,856.23 for Apr‑Sep 2025 (4-0)
• Approved $258,505 loan for dump truck in FY26 capital plan (4-0)
• Requested 2008 Sterling dump truck be put out for bid (4-0)
• Requested FY27 property revaluation be put out for bid (4-0)

Energy Committee

The Eastport Energy Committee will consider a resignation from its membership and discuss multiple local energy initiatives. Items include a university collaboration, a report on the recent WD Build project, completed energy audits, and plans for ongoing community meetings. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Accept resignation of Pat Christopher from the Energy Committee
• Dr. Sharon Klein – UMaine‑Eastport collaborations on local energy initiatives
• Report from Meg Stark and Pete Lehmann on WD Build (Oct 6‑10) and homeowner feedback
• Colin McCullough energy audits completed the week of Sept 20
• Pete Lehmann to continue monthly meetings with the Community Sustainable Energy Team

The Energy Committee unanimously accepted the August 13 and September 10 minutes. The electric‑car presentation was postponed to spring. Members voted unanimously to continue discussion with Dr. Sharon Klein about the Kartorium data project. The committee accepted Pat Christopher’s resignation and welcomed new member Deb Pigeon, pending City Council approval.

• Accepted August 13 and September 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed electric‑car presentation to spring (decision)
• Continued discussion with Dr. Sharon Klein on Kartorium data (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Pat Christopher (decision)
• Welcomed new member Deb Pigeon, to be approved by City Council (decision)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will receive updates on airport operations, finances, and ongoing projects, including the terminal building punch‑list items and equipment purchases. Members will hear status reports on the taxilane C electrical work, the master plan, and upcoming projects such as apron development and an AWOS‑3 system. The committee will also discuss planning for a 2026 community event.

• Terminal Building punch list items, gate and parking lot
• Purchase of cabinets and microwave for terminal building
• Taxilane C electrical plan and project conclusion
• Apron development planning
• AWOS‑3 system planning

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 2 meeting after a motion by Chair Chris Krohn and a second by Bob Chieffo. The committee also moved to adjourn the meeting, with the motion carried unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved September 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Eastport City Council will consider several items, including adopting updated General Assistance Ordinance appendices, awarding the contract for 2025‑2026 winter sand, and approving a liquor license for PEC Operations Ltd., a cruise‑ship operator. The council will also discuss the assignment of a realtor for city property sales, create and appoint a member to the Deer Committee, and review the county's financial situation.

• Adopt updated General Assistance Ordinance Appendices
• Award bid for 2025‑2026 winter sand
• Approve liquor license for PEC Operations Ltd.
• Discuss Realtor assignment for city property sales
• Create and appoint member to Deer Committee

The council accepted the bid for winter sand, approved a liquor license for a cruise ship, and authorized the sale of the old Senior Center with a $150,000 minimum bid. It also scheduled multiple public hearings for property sales, liquor‑license renewals, and dangerous buildings, and restructured the Deer Committee.

• Accepted Down East Masonry bid for 1,000 yards winter sand at $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for PEC Operations Ltd. cruise ship (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for sale of city properties at 35-37 Key, 10 Evans, and Redoubt Hill on Nov 12 (5-0)
• Amended sale of city‑owned property to strike public‑hearing provision (5-0)
• Approved sale of old Senior Center (9 Boynton St.) with minimum bid $150,000, deadline Dec 5 2025 (5-0)
• Dissolved and reconstituted Deer Committee with members Walt Cummings, William Mitchell, Chris Bartlett, Loring Small, Fabienne Verschoor (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for liquor‑license renewal for Waco Diner and amendment for Horn Run Brewery on Nov 12 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings on dangerous buildings at 23‑25 Capen Ave and 186 Water St. for Dec 10 (5-0)

Recycling & Solid Waste Committee

The committee will review city fund balances and receive updates on volunteer signups and plastic recycling. Members will also discuss bale operations and the Veolia Light Recycling Program.

• Action items regarding Veolia Light Recycling Program
• Update on City Funds balance
• Discussion on bale operation and moving bales
• Update on plastic recycling

The committee approved the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It agreed to track the amount of plastic collected but will not submit the data to the Nextrex challenge. Beth will purchase replacement plastic bags for the recycling bins and submit the receipt for city reimbursement. Chip will contact Howie to help move cardboard bales, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to track plastic collection but not submit to Nextrex challenge
• Approved purchase of replacement plastic bags; reimbursement receipt to be submitted
• Assigned Chip to contact Howie about moving cardboard bales
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Harbor Committee Agenda

The Eastport Harbor Committee will meet on September 15, 2025 to discuss the minutes from its June 16 meeting. The agenda includes a summary of summer berthing activities, updates on infrastructure needs, and a security briefing. Additional items include other business and an open forum for public input.

• Review of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Berthing summer summary
• Infrastructure updates and needs
• Security update
• Other business and open forum

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the repeal of the skateboard ordinance and an amendment to the firearms ordinance. The body will also conduct a workshop on the motor vehicles ordinance and address election preparations for November 4, 2025.

• Public hearing to repeal the Eastport Skateboard ordinance
• Public hearing to amend the Eastport Firearms Ordinance by striking Section 2
• Opening of responses to Realtor RFP
• Bidding for 2025-2026 winter sand
• Acceptance of $300 for cemetery lot and perpetual care (Lot 14, section E)

The council voted 5‑0 to dissolve the Parks & Recreation, Age‑Friendly, and Housing committees. It also repealed the Eastport Skateboard Ordinance (3‑2) and amended the Firearms Ordinance by striking Section 2 (5‑0). Additional actions included accepting three Disability Committee resignations, a $300 cemetery donation, approving the November 4, 2025 election warrant and appointing election clerks (4‑0, one abstention).

• Repealed Eastport Skateboard Ordinance (3-2)
• Amended Eastport Firearms Ordinance by striking Section 2 (5-0)
• Dissolved Parks & Recreation, Age‑Friendly, and Housing committees (each 5-0)
• Accepted resignations of Laura Prati, Birdy Velveteen, and Laurie Stone from Disability Committee (5-0)
• Accepted $300 donation for cemetery lot and perpetual care (5-0)
• Approved election warrant for November 4, 2025 election (5-0)
• Appointed election and ballot clerks for November 4, 2025 election (4-0, Morang abstaining)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the September 2 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the purchase of new mowing equipment. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of mowing equipment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Eastport Disability Committee

The Eastport Disability Committee will meet to elect officers and review reports on city crosswalks, Zoom protocols, and a snow removal proposal.

• Reelection of officers
• Report on City Crosswalks
• Report on NSF Snow Removal proposal
• Report on Zoom meeting protocols
• School Disability Report

City Council

The council approved the renewal of Holland America's liquor license. The motion was moved by Councilor Stevens, seconded by Councilor Morang, and passed unanimously 4-0. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion that also passed 4-0.

• Approved liquor license renewal for Holland America cruise line (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Energy Committee

The Eastport Energy Committee approved a total budget of $43,960.35 for Energy Prize #2 from the Island Institute. The budget covers items such as an October window dresser build ($17,200), labor ($5,000), energy audits, mileage, an auditor assistant, weatherization incentives, heat pumps, a stipend for an energy navigator, and measurer fees. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes. The approval was documented on August 7, 2025.

• Approved $43,960.35 Energy Prize #2 budget (no vote tally recorded)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting after a clarification amendment. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. Members were assigned follow‑up actions: Pete will email the Master Plan draft to all members, a small group will recommend a new mower at the next meeting, and Chris, Victoria, Pete and Brian will meet soon to discuss public communication methods.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:31 PM (unanimous)
• Pete to email Master Plan copy to members today
• Chris, Victoria, Pete & Brian to meet on communication issues
• Daryl to obtain small mower recommendation for next meeting

City Council

The Eastport City Council voted 4‑0 to approve the renewal of a Medical Marijuana Caregiver License for Snow Grow, LLC, owned by Calvin Doyle and Nicole Wilson. The council also voted 4‑0 to approve the renewal of a liquor license for Horn Run Brewing LLC, owned by Jeffrey and Lisa Smith, located at 75 Water Street. The meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m. after a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved renewal of Medical Marijuana Caregiver License for Snow Grow, LLC (4-0)
• Approved renewal of liquor license for Horn Run Brewing LLC, 75 Water Street (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Recycling & Solid Waste Committee

The committee approved hiring Phil Cammick to install two wall outlets for $661, with a unanimous vote. City Treasurer Cami Deschene reported $2,605 remaining in the recycling budget. Volunteers were assigned to manage plastic collection and to post a monthly ad in the Quoddy Tides. Plans to track visitor counts and schedule an e‑waste collection site were also discussed.

• Approved hiring Phil Cammick to install two wall outlets for $661 (unanimous)
• Beth Clifford volunteered to take responsibility for plastic collection (accepted)
• Dave agreed to purchase a first aid kit and box cutters for the center (planned)
• Chip recommended tracking visitor numbers; Stephanie will provide a clipboard (accepted)
• Samra will continue monthly ad in Quoddy Tides (ongoing)
• Samra will contact Victor Horton to schedule e‑waste collection site visit (planned)

Eastport Housing Committee

The Eastport Housing Committee approved the May 2025 minutes (4‑0). It formally adopted its mission statement (4‑0). The committee set dates for a Housing Survey Taskforce meeting on August 6 and established an online Short‑Term Rental Taskforce. The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved May ’25 minutes (4-0)
• Approved mission statement (4-0)
• Scheduled Housing Survey Taskforce meeting for Aug 6 at Hornrun Brewery
• Established online Short‑Term Rental Taskforce to collect data via email
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council voted 3‑0 to move the Horn Run public hearing from August 13 to a special meeting on August 1 at 4:30 p.m. It also voted 3‑0 to schedule a public hearing on the renewal of the Snow Grow medical‑marijuana caregiver store for Calvin Doyle and Nicole Wilson (d/b/a Snow Grow, LLC) at the same August 1 special meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Rescheduled Horn Run public hearing to Aug 1, 4:30 p.m. (3‑0)
• Scheduled Snow Grow medical‑marijuana caregiver renewal hearing for Aug 1, 4:30 p.m. (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:32 p.m. (3‑0)

City Council

The council approved the FY2026 Capital Plan as presented (5‑0). They also approved a new liquor license for Rumery Eastport LLC d/b/a The Rumery and a 1% increase to sewer rates, each passing 5‑0. Additional actions included approving cruise‑ship special events, accepting several committee resignations, transferring $171,000 to the capital reserve, and appointing Chris Bartlett to the Port Authority Board, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved FY2026 Capital Plan (5-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Rumery Eastport LLC d/b/a The Rumery (5-0)
• Approved 1% raise to sewer rates (5-0)
• Approved special events for large cruise ships on Aug 24, Sep 17-18, Sep 27, Oct 9 (5-0)
• Accepted resignations from Parks and Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Don Dudics from Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Transferred $171,000 from unassigned funds to capital reserve (5-0)
• Appointed Chris Bartlett to Port Authority Board (5-0)

City Council

The Eastport City Council corrected the June 11 budget, reducing the projected tax revenue to $3,864,341. It approved a $5,700 spend from the Perpetual Care fund for a new cemetery mower. The council also named two deputy treasurers as signatories on three city accounts and appointed the city manager as interim deputy clerk. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved correction to June 11 budget, lowering tax revenue estimate to $3,864,341 (4-0)
• Approved $5,700 expenditure from Perpetual Care account for new cemetery mower (4-0)
• Named Deputy Treasurers Brian Schuth and Leita O’Brien as signatories on accounts 55613281, 85080938, 89006775 (4-0)
• Appointed City Manager Brian Schuth as interim Deputy Clerk until City Clerk Ella Kowal returns (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:54 p.m. (4-0)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee approved spending up to $2,000 to install a new side door at City Hall and also approved up to $2,000 to hire an electrician for a quote on LED lighting at the senior center. Motions to retain Collin for city audits and to accept Michael Morse’s resignation as Vice Chair were also passed. David Dineen was appointed as the new Vice Chair.

• Approved up to $2,000 for a new side door for City Hall (motion passed)
• Approved up to $2,000 to hire an electrician for a quote on senior‑center LED lighting (motion passed)
• Approved staying with Collin for Eastport energy audits (motion passed)
• Accepted Michael Morse resignation as Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Accepted David Dineen as Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Accepted meeting minutes (motion passed)

City Council

The council accepted the FY2026 budget of $7,032,064.57 and set the real‑estate tax interest rate at 8.5%. It also approved several licensing applications, a $7,637.32 electric upgrade at the Fish Pier, and a $167,000 local match for the High Street sidewalk grant. Additional actions included adopting a new General Fund Policy, amending the Internal Controls Policy, and scheduling a public hearing on a 1% sewer‑rate increase.

• Approved FY2026 budget of $7,032,064.57 (5-0)
• Set FY2026 real‑estate tax interest rate at 8.5% (5-0)
• Approved $7,637.32 electric upgrade at the Fish Pier (4-0)
• Approved new victualler licenses for Richard Sullivan, Istvan Matej (Eastport Coffee Roasters), and Eastport Arts Center (4-0)
• Committed $167,000 local match for High Street sidewalk grant (5-0)
• Approved new General Fund Policy (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Internal Controls Policy (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on a 1% sewer‑rate increase for July (5-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. After routine updates and discussion, the committee moved to adjourn, which was seconded and carried. No substantive project approvals or policy decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved May 6 minutes (unanimous; motion by Victoria, second by Bob)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Chris, second by Victoria; adjourned at 6:55 PM)

City Council

The council voted to appoint City Manager Brian Schuth as the city's Tax Collector. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0. Afterward, the council adjourned the emergency meeting at 4:35 p.m., also by a 3-0 vote.

• Appointed Brian Schuth as Tax Collector (3-0)
• Adjourned emergency meeting (3-0)

City Council

The council approved moving forward with the airport taxiway project, accepting FAA funding for a $292,000 taxilane with the city covering 2.5% of costs. They also scheduled multiple public hearings for June 11, 2025, including new victualler licenses and Dooryard Shine taste‑test events. The council tabled the $167,000 local match for the High Street sidewalk grant and postponed discussion of one‑way traffic on Water Street. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Added agenda items to schedule public hearings for new victualler license, Dooryard Shine events, and airport taxiway project (5‑0)
• Scheduled a public hearing on the budget for the June 11, 2025 council meeting (5‑0)
• Scheduled public hearings on June 11 for two new victualler licenses, Eastport Arts Center license, and two Dooryard Shine taste‑test events (5‑0)
• Tabled approval of $167,000 local match for High Street sidewalk grant (5‑0)
• Tabled discussion of one‑way traffic on Water Street (5‑0)
• Approved airport taxiway project (AIP 3‑23‑0053‑XX‑2025) costing $292,000, city to pay 2.5% (5‑0)

Recycling & Solid Waste Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to create signage and set up the recycling center gaylords on May 28 in preparation for the June 14 opening. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Approved minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting (motion by Chip, seconded by Becca)
• Agreed that Becca and Chip will make signs and volunteers will gather May 28 at 10:00 AM to set up gaylords and signs
• Motion to adjourn the meeting was approved (motion by Pat, seconded by Samra)

City Council

The Eastport City Council approved several new liquor licenses, accepted the FY2026 municipal fuel and trash contracts, and directed a budget workshop. It also denied a small sewer abatement request, accepted a $50,000 community grant, and approved spending from the airport reserve and advertising for zoning board members.

• Approved new liquor licenses and renewals for Look Lobster Co., Eastport Arts Center, Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce, and Phoenix Fine Wines (3-0)
• Directed City Manager and Clerk to schedule FY2026 budget workshop (3-0)
• Accepted V.L. Tammaro municipal fuel bid at $2.689/gal oil and $1.50‑$1.80/gal propane (3-0)
• Accepted Moose Island Solid Waste trash collection bid for $5,400 over three years (3-0)
• Denied $110 sewer account abatement request (2-1, Morang dissenting)
• Accepted $50,000 CANCAG2024-5 community action grant (3-0)
• Approved up to $12,000 airport reserve spending for terminal furniture (3-0)
• Approved advertising for two full‑time and one alternate zoning board member (3-0)

Energy Committee

The committee approved a $2,000 incentive for installing two heat pumps per home. It set incentive rates of $500 for hybrid heat pumps and $1,000 for insulation. Compensation for window workers and supervisors was kept at $20 and $25 respectively. The committee adopted a summer break until September, with members meeting as needed.

• Approved $2,000 incentive for two heat pumps per home (motion passed, DD/CC, VG abstained)
• Set incentive rates: $500 for hybrid heat pumps and $1,000 for insulation (motion passed, VG/DD)
• Approved compensation rates for window workers: $20 for volunteers, $25 for supervisors (motion passed, VG/MM)
• Adopted summer break until September, with members meeting as needed (motion passed, DD/VG)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the May 7 meeting minutes, scheduled the next meeting for June 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., and adjourned the session. No policy actions were taken; members discussed a possible solar‑panel development moratorium but did not decide on it.

• Accepted May 7 minutes (unanimously)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and the meeting was closed at 6:03 PM. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Eastport Disability Committee

The committee appointed Birdy Velveteen as interim secretary (3‑0) and confirmed Missy Boyd as vice chair and Birdy Velveteen as chair (each 3‑0). It passed a motion to re‑submit the request to take over the Age Friendly Committee’s work (3‑0). It also passed a motion to repeat the request for USPS wheelchair‑access signage (3‑0).

• Birdy Velveteen assumes secretarial duties (3-0)
• Missy Boyd remains Vice Chair (3-0)
• Birdy Velveteen remains Chair (3-0)
• Re‑submit request to assume Age Friendly Committee duties (3-0)
• Repeat request for USPS wheelchair‑access signage (3-0)

Budget Committee

The committee voted unanimously to vacate the proposal to hire a third full-time police officer. It also approved a 9.5% increase in city utility expenses and approved the revised sewer budget with a 1% increase. The minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting were approved with two members voting yes and one abstaining. The next meeting is set for May 7, 2025.

• Vacated proposal to hire third full-time police officer (unanimous)
• Approved 9.5% utility expense increase for next fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved revised sewer budget with 1% increase (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 (Bailey and Ganz voted yes; Williams abstained)
• Adjusted agenda to hear utility projections from town manager (unanimous)
• Confirmed next Budget Committee meeting for May 7, 2025

Recycling & Solid Waste Committee

The committee approved the March 13 meeting minutes unanimously. No other formal actions were decided; members were assigned follow‑up tasks such as ordering a pallet jack, repairing the garage door, and preparing signage.

• Approved March 13 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Eastport City Council adopted the proposed Motor Vehicles Ordinance with a 4-1 vote. It also approved renewal of multiple victualler licenses, the FY2025 sewer commitment of $177,184.65, and several appointments and resignations. A public hearing on 10 Evans Street was cancelled.

• Approved Eastport Motor Vehicles Ordinance (4-1)
• Approved renewal of Victualler’s Licenses for 11 establishments (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Holiday special events (5-0)
• Approved letters of support for CDS Grants (5-0)
• Accepted resignations from Recycling and Housing Committees (5-0)
• Appointed Reid Koslowski as Shellfish Warden (5-0)
• Approved fourth quarter FY2025 sewer commitment of $177,184.65 (5-0)
• Cancelled public hearing on 10 Evans Street and 35-37 Key Street (5-0)

Budget Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting unanimously. After a presentation of the proposed school budget, the committee voted to postpone the school‑budget vote until April 14, pending revised numbers and a tax‑impact report, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM by unanimous motion.

• Approved minutes from March 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled school budget vote until April 14 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee approved a $1,000 increase for the Library and allocated $10,000 as a capital reserve for Senior Center building renovations. It also approved a $14,000 budget request for the Senior Center and offered $3,150 (2.5%) to Community Partners. The committee accepted the presented budgets for risk management insurance, city debt, economic development, city reserves, and Parks & Recreation, and created a reserve fund for Parks & Recreation.

• Approved $1,000 increase for Library (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 capital reserve for Senior Center renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 funding for Senior Center (unanimous)
• Offered $3,150 (2.5%) to Community Partners – 4 yes, 1 present
• Accepted Risk Management Insurance budget as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted City Debt as presented (unanimous)
• Created reserve fund for Parks and Recreation to hold carry‑over funds (unanimous)
• Approved Parks and Recreation budget as presented (unanimous)

Eastport Disability Committee

The Eastport Disability Committee removed items 1, 3, and 5 from the agenda and postponed them due to insufficient participation. A motion to make a more official participation item and forward it to the city council was approved. The committee also approved a motion to schedule an update meeting with Colleen and Brian, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Postponed items 1, 3, and 5 from the agenda due to lack of full participation
• Approved motion to create a formal participation item and forward it to the city council
• Approved motion to schedule an update meeting with Colleen and Brian
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee approved the City Manager's overall budget without changes. It accepted an increase to the ambulance budget from $89,443 to $94,000 and raised the solid waste budget from $148,000 to $183,000. The performance bond line item was reduced to $1,700 and the risk‑management item was tabled for the next meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved overall City Manager budget as presented (unanimous)
• Increased ambulance budget from $89,443 to $94,000 (unanimous)
• Increased solid waste budget from $148,000 to $183,000 (unanimous)
• Reduced performance bond budget line item to $1,700 (unanimous)
• Tabled risk management line item for next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved recycling budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved public officials budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved ACO, Shellfish, and General Assistance budgets as presented (unanimous)