Presque Isle public meetings in 2022

Council Workshop

The Presque Isle City Council will hold a workshop on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM at the Sargent Family Community Center. The only agenda item is an executive session to discuss real estate, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C). The meeting will then adjourn. No public decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss real estate (1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C))
• Meeting at Sargent Family Community Center
• No public action items listed

The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding with Housing Us. This agreement concerns the potential development of 30 Federal Street.

• Authorized City Manager to execute revised MOU with Housing Us for 30 Federal Street (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (6-0)

Council

The council will hold a public hearing on NMCC's application to accept CDBG funds, then consider the 2023 budget, approve warrants totaling $3,683,440.59, and schedule hearings on ordinance renewals and a lodging license. Several appointments to city boards and committees are also on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on NMCC application to accept CDBG funds
• Approve 2022 warrants #39-#44 totaling $3,683,440.59
• Consider 2023 budget
• Schedule public hearing to repass ordinances due to sunset provision
• Schedule public hearing for proposed Chapter 63 Lodging Establishment License Ordinance

The City Council approved the 2023 budget with a net spending budget of $8,023,269 from the General Fund. The council also authorized the waiver of foreclosure on eight properties and approved a proposal for a Rotary Club amphitheater project.

• Approved 2023 city Budget appropriations (6-1)
• Approved resolution accepting CDBG funds for NMCC Public Service Project (7-0)
• Authorized City Treasurer to waive foreclosure on 8 properties (7-0)
• Approved Rotary Project for Riverside Drive amphitheater (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Warrants #39-#44 totaling $3,683,440.59 (7-0)
• Approved $6 pay scale increase for Sergeants and Police Union (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Jan 4, 2023, regarding sunset ordinances and Lodging Establishment License Ordinance (7-0)
• Scheduled Feb 1, 2023, public hearing for dangerous buildings at 1 Mechanic St., 23 St. John St., and 257 Houlton Rd (7-0)

Budget Workshop

The Presque Isle City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2023 city budget. The meeting also includes an executive session for negotiations under Maine law. No specific budget figures or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• 2023 City Budget discussion
• Executive Session for negotiations (1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D))

The council held a budget workshop and entered an executive session to discuss negotiations. They decided to implement a $3 wage increase for 2023 instead of a 3% increase, including Public Works.

• Approved $3 increase to 2023 wages in lieu of 3% increase (7-0)
• Approved $3 increase for Public Works in lieu of planned $1 increase (7-0)

Budget Workshop

The City Council will conduct a workshop to review the 2023 budget. Discussions will focus on specific departments and operational costs. The council will also consider the administration of an EDA Grant by NMDC.

• 2023 Budget Workshop: Airport, Resource Management, Employee Benefits, and Insurance
• Approval for EDA Grant administration by NMDC
• Executive session regarding negotiations

The City Council approved a contract for the administration of an EDA grant and authorized additional funding for an FAA grant design schedule. The council also entered an executive session to discuss negotiations.

• Authorized City Manager to contract with Northern Maine Development Commission for up to $56,250 (6-0)
• Approved $358,000 from Solid Waste Reserves for FAA FY23 BIL/ATP grant design schedule (6-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss negotiations (7-0)

Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a Tier 3 adult-use cultivation facility at 55 Industrial Street, a malt/spirituous/vinous license for Ferris BBQ at 79 Parsons Street, and the 2023 municipal budget. The council will also consider a road closure for the Holiday Parade, a dangerous building abatement order, a WARM loan for Fieldstone Leasing & Development at 477 Main Street, and a fund transfer to the WARM Loan Program.

• Public hearing: Adult Use Cultivation Facility, Tier 3 – James Bacon, Bacon Holdings, LLC at 55 Industrial Street
• Public hearing: Malt, Spirituous and Vinous License – Anthony Sullivan d/b/a Ferris BBQ, Inc. at 79 Parsons Street
• Public hearing: 2023 Municipal Budget (second hearing)
• WARM Loan – Chad Graham d/b/a Fieldstone Leasing & Development at 477 Main Street
• Warrants #38 totaling $247,374.93

The City Council approved a Tier 3 adult use cultivation facility and a new liquor license for a restaurant. The council also ordered the abatement of two dangerous buildings and authorized several real estate and contract agreements.

• Approved Adult use Cultivation Facility, Tier 3 Application for James Bacon, Bacon Holdings, LLC at 55 Industrial Street (6-0)
• Approved Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License for Anthony Sullivan d/b/a Ferris BBQ, Inc. at 79 Parsons Street (6-0)
• Raised Sister O’Donnell Shelter budget request to $14,538 (6-0)
• Approved September 28, 2022 minutes, 2022 Warrants #38 totaling $247,374.93, and Holiday Light Parade road closure (6-0)
• Declared 13 Judd Street and 14 Water Street dangerous properties and ordered abatement within 30 days or demolition (6-0)
• Authorized contract with Northern Maine Development Commission up to $56,250 using Covid Relief funding (6-0)
• Approved sale of 32 Lincoln for $12,400 and 36 Elm for $10,000 to John Harrison (6-0)

Budget Workshop

The City of Presque Isle is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2023 budget. Items on the agenda include debt service, the public safety building, utilities, Echo Lake, IT, the city clerk, and general assistance. This is a working session, and no final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

Budget Workshop

The body is conducting a workshop to review the 2023 budgets for several municipal departments. Discussions will focus on funding for public services and local councils.

• Police Department budget
• Public Works budget
• Rec & Parks budget
• Solid Waste budget
• Industrial Council budget

Budget Workshop

The city is conducting a workshop to review the 2023 budget. Discussions will cover several municipal departments and services.

• Assessing budget review
• Economic & Community Development budget review
• Finance budget review
• Fire Department budget review
• Library and General Government budget reviews

Council

The Presque Isle City Council will hold public hearings on two façade loans for Main Street businesses. The body will also review warrants totaling over $1.6 million and discuss a WARM loan for properties on Skyway Street and Academy Street.

• Façade loan for Royal Leaf Apothecary at 415 Main Street
• Façade loan for Fieldstone Leasing & Development at 477 Main Street
• Approval of 2022 Warrants #34, #35, #36, #37 totaling $1,615,608.85
• EDA grant award for Aerospace Research Park in the amount of $5,629,128
• WARM Loan for Thor Enterprises, LLC (290 Skyway Street) and Thor Properties, LLC (24 Academy Street)

Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding marijuana license renewals and entertainment permits. The body will also consider grant applications and approve city warrants.

• Marijuana license renewals for Richardson Remedies-Presque Isle LLC (719 Main Street) and Jonathan Martin d/b/a Cloud 9 (28 Houlton Road)
• Special Permit for Music, Dancing and Entertainment for University of Maine at Presque Isle (181 Main Street)
• Liquor license and entertainment permit for Bethany Graves d/b/a Lotus Lounge (149 State Street)
• Automobile Graveyard Permit for Cowett’s Used Auto Parts (75 Davis Street and 259 Fort Road)
• Approval of 2022 Warrants #26 through #32 totaling 2,670,189.53

Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop featuring an executive session. The session is dedicated to discussing negotiations under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D).

• Executive session regarding negotiations

Council

The City Council will consider liquor license applications for SureStay Hotel by Best Western and Pizza Hut. The agenda also includes approving warrants totaling $1,971,816.54 and receiving an update on City Hall renovations.

• Liquor license application: All Star Hospitality LLC d/b/a SureStay Hotel by Best Western (71 Main Street)
• Liquor license application: American Dream Restaurants LLC d/b/a Pizza Hut (814 North Main Street)
• Approval of 2022 Warrants #23, #24 & #25 totaling $1,971,816.54
• Utility Location Permits for Mechanic Street and Carmichael Street
• City Hall Renovation Update

Council

The City Council will address the Annual Tax Commitment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate matters.

• Annual Tax Commitment
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

Council

The Presque Isle City Council will hold public hearings regarding a marijuana license renewal and a credit enhancement agreement. The body will also review several warrants for payment and discuss tax commitments and an MDOT PPI agreement.

• Marijuana License Renewal for Star City Wellness at 694 Main Street
• Credit Enhancement Agreement for F.W. Webb Company
• Approval of 2022 Warrants #18-22 totaling $2,197,688.85
• Return of Votes Casts for MSAD #1 Budget Validation Referendum
• MDOT PPI Agreement

Council

The City Council will consider liquor license and special permit applications for the Presque Isle Hotel Company and Presque Isle Inn. The meeting includes discussions on marijuana ordinance changes, a dangerous building at 45 Elm Street, and updates on City Hall renovations.

• Liquor license and entertainment permits for 436 Main Street
• Liquor license and entertainment permits for 116 Main Street
• Changes to Chapter 59A Marijuana Ordinance
• 2022 Warrants #14 - #17 totaling $2,204,980.08
• Dangerous Building discussion regarding 45 Elm Street

Council

The City Council will consider several items including liquor license approvals and housing assistance. The agenda includes a consent agenda for warrants totaling $797,920.37 and updates on the Downtown Façade Program.

• Liquor License approval for Confectionately Yours at 2 Reach Road
• Approval of 2022 Warrants #11-13 totaling $797,920.37
• Appointment of Pamela Palm to the Zoning Board
• ACAP Housing Assistance Grant discussion
• Downtown Façade Program update

Council

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding music permits and marijuana license renewals. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for warrants totaling $1,821,169.58 and various committee appointments.

• Special Permit for Music, Dancing and Entertainment for Lotus Lounge at 149 State Street
• Marijuana License renewals for Royal Leaf Apothecary and Full Bloom Management LLC
• 2022 Warrants #6 - #10 totaling $1,821,169.58
• Re-passing of Chapter 1 Ordinance City Seal
• Credit Enhancement Agreement for Ignite Presque Isle

Council

The City Council will consider a marijuana license renewal and several consent agenda items. The meeting includes discussions on city hall updates, goal setting, and potential executive sessions regarding real estate and negotiations.

• Marijuana license renewal for Northern Maine Flower
• 2022 Warrants #3, #4, and #5 totaling $1,388,248.41
• MDOT Overlimit Permit for Construction
• Public hearing for a Dangerous Building
• Star City ATV Grant Support Request

Workshop

The body is meeting for a 2022 goal setting workshop. The agenda includes the approval of a quitclaim deed.

• Approval of quitclaim deed
• 2022 goal setting

Council

The Presque Isle City Council will hold public hearings on liquor licenses and updates to the marijuana, taxi cab, and land use ordinances. The body will also consider the approval of warrants totaling $2,179,238.43.

• Liquor licenses for Presque Isle Country Club (35 Parkhurst Siding Road), Irish Setter Pub (710 Main Street), and Mainely Mexican (6 State Road)
• Review of Marijuana Ordinance and Taxi Cab Ordinance
• Changes to Chapter 16 Land Use and Development
• Approval of 2021 and 2022 warrants totaling $2,179,238.43
• Approval of 2021 Budget Actuals

Council

The City Council will elect its 2022 Chair and Deputy Chair and administer oaths to new councilors. The meeting includes various municipal appointments, the re-passing of several ordinances, and a request to schedule a public hearing for land use changes.

• Election of 2022 City Council Chair and Deputy Chair
• Re-passing of multiple ordinances including Land Use, Shoreland Zoning, and Building Code
• Approval of 2021 Warrants #46 - #48 totaling $1,969,572.74
• Public hearing scheduling for Chapter 16 Land Use and Development changes
• Discussion of Taxi Cab Ordinance