The City Council of the City of Belfast, at its meeting of Tuesday, June 16, 2015, beginning at 7:00 pm or as soon as practical thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, shall conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 78, Floods. The amendments particularly involve adoption of the new Flood Maps for Belfast prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); maps the City will use to identify areas that are in the Flood Zone and which are subject to Flood Zone standards. The new maps will replace the existing maps which FEMA prepared in 1990 and which are identified in the City Ordinance. The amendments also include the establishment of the Coastal AE Zone and the accompanying Limit of Moderate Wave Action area as new requirements of the Ordinance. The public is encouraged to attend the June 16 public hearing and to offer comment. Comment also can be submitted in writing or via email by the date of the hearing. Written comment should be sent to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME, 04915, and email commenttowmarshall@cityofbelfast.org. The new proposed maps for Belfast and the proposed Ordinance provisions can be inspected at the Code and Planning offices in Belfast City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. The maps also can be viewed on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center on the FEMA website; msc.fema.gov. Questions regarding the Ordinance amendments should be directed to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, at 338- 1417 x 25, or at wmarshall@cityofbelfast.org.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Anthony Jacovino and Christina Delsanto d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class XI Spirituous, Vinous and Malt Liquor license.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Xue Li Cui d/b/a Ming's Restaurant located at 185 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, and Vinous Restaurant Class IV liquor license, interior only.
Pursuant to Belfast Bed & Breakfast License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a renewal Bed & Breakfast license for Lawrence Marshall d/b/a Alden House inn located at 63 Church Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2016.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a renewal Vitualer License for Anthony Jacovino d/b/a Delvinos Grill & Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2016.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a renewal Victualer License for Tina Delsanto/Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant located at 37 Front Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2016.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a renewal Victualer License for Tina Delsanto/Delvino LLC d/b/a La Vida located at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2016.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Jane Liedtke d/b/a Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Jane Liedtke d/b/a Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine interior and exterior.
1)Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Walter Ash, Jr.; Councilors Mary Mortier, Neal Harkness, Eric Sanders, Michael Hurley and John Arrison; City Manager Joseph Slocum, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of June 2, 2015 and Special City Council Meeting/Budget Session of June 9, 2015.
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports -Airport Advisory Committee: 2 expiring position, and 1 vacant position where the applicant may or may not be from Belfast. All are three-year terms. No applications have been received. -Board of Assessment Review: 3 expiring positions, 1 alternate vacant position, one-year term. Roy Rodgers has applied for reappointment. No other applications have been received. -Brownfields Selection Committee:1 vacant position, term upon completion of project. No applications have been received. -CDBG Downtown Revitalization Advisory: 1 vacant position, term upon completion of project. No applications have been received. -CDBG Housing Assistance Advisory: 1 vacant position, term upon completion of project. No applications have been received. -CDBG Micro-Enterprise Assistance Advisory: 1 vacant position, term upon completion of project. No applications have been received. -Cemetery Board of Trustees: 1 expiring position, three-year term. Linda Bucklin has applied for reappointment. -Harbor Advisory Committee: 3 expiring positions, three-year term. David Black has applied for reappointment Gerald J. Brand, Terrance Faulkingham, Joanne Moesswilde and Paul Woods have applied for vacancies. -Library Board of Trustees: 3 expiring positions, three-year term. No applications have been received. -Pedestrian Biking & Hiking Committee: 2 expiring positions, one-year/two-year term. Liz Fitzsimmons has applied for reappointment. No other applications have been received. -Planning Board: 1 expiring position, five-year term. Russell Barber has applied for reappointment. -Water District Trustees: 1 expiring position, five-year term. Eileen Dubinett has applied for reappointment. -Zoning Board of Appeals: 1 alternate vacancy, three-year term. No applications have been received. -Parks and Rec Commission: 1 vacant position, three-year term. No applications have been received. Next steps: Please advise which applicants you would like to appoint/reappoint immediately or interview at your July 7th Council Meeting.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Anthony Jacovino and Christina Delsanto d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class XI Spirituous, Vinous and Malt Liquor license. B. Request to approve an application by Xue Li Cui d/b/a Ming's Restaurant located at 185 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant Class IV Liquor license, interior only. C. Request to approve an application by Lawrence Marshall d/b/a Alden House Inn located at 63 Church Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Bed & Breakfast license, license to expire May 31, 2016. D. Request to approve an application by Anthony Jacovino d/b/a Delvinos Grill & Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Victualer license, license to expire May 31, 2016. E. Request to approve an application by Tina Delsanto/Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant located at 37 Front Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Victualer license, license to expire May 31, 2016. F. Request to approve an application by Tina Delsanto/Delvino LLC d/b/a La Vida located at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Victualer license, license to expire May 31, 2016. G. Request to approve an application by Jane Liedtke d/b/a Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. H. Request to approve an application by Jane Liedtke d/b/a Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine for a new Special Amusement Permit for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing, interior and exterior. I. Request to approve an application by Anne Saggese d/b/a Belfast Farmer's Market located at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal, wine or malt liquor license.
Business Second Reading of proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances Chapter 78, Floods.
Request from the Economic Development Director for the Council to accept a grant from the FAA to work on a proposed parallel taxiway at the Airport and authorize the related conditions of the grant.
Request from the City Planner and the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent to eliminate the assessment fee for new users of the Swan Lake Avenue sewer line.
Request from Our Town Belfast for permission to run a dinner event on the Armistice Bridge on Thursday, July 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Request for approval of the Election Warrants from the City Clerk for the public vote on next year's proposed school budget.
Request from the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent to move $3,884 from Wastewater Equipment Reserves to purchase a motorized Dolly for the safe handling of 55 gallon drums at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Update on traffic and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 141.
Additional Item 1
Request for authority to sign a new contract with Verizon Communications.
Request for authority to enter into a two-year agreement with Medical Reimbursement Services for the management of our Ambulance fee collections.
Request to accept a grant for $35,000 to support the construction of the Rail Trail.
Request to authorize the Public Works Director to contract for paint striping in advance of the 2015 -2016 Budget.
10P) Signing of Council Orders 11) Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council. 12) Communications
N) Request to go into Executive Session to discuss an economic development matter pursuant to 1 MRSA405 (8) C. O) Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to 1 MRSA 405 (6) A.
The City Council of the City of Belfast, at its meeting of Tuesday, June 16, 2015, beginning at 7:00 pm or as soon as practical thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, shall conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 78, Floods. The amendments particularly involve adoption of the new Flood Maps for Belfast prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); maps the City will use to identify areas that are in the Flood Zone and which are subject to Flood Zone standards. The new maps will replace the existing maps which FEMA prepared in 1990 and which are identified in the City Ordinance. The amendments also include the establishment of the Coastal AE Zone and the accompanying Limit of Moderate Wave Action area as new requirements of the Ordinance. The public is encouraged to attend the June 16 public hearing and to offer comment. Comment also can be submitted in writing or via email by the date of the hearing. Written comment should be sent to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME, 04915, and email commenttowmarshall@cityofbelfast.org. The new proposed maps for Belfast and the proposed Ordinance provisions can be inspected at the Code and Planning offices in Belfast City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. The maps also can be viewed on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center on the FEMA website; msc.fema.gov. Questions regarding the Ordinance amendments should be directed to Wayne Marshall, City Planner, at 338- 1417 x 25, or at wmarshall@cityofbelfast.org.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Anthony Jacovino and Christina Delsanto d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class XI Spirituous, Vinous and Malt Liquor license.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Xue Li Cui d/b/a Ming's Restaurant located at 185 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, and Vinous Restaurant Class IV liquor license, interior only.
Pursuant to Belfast Bed & Breakfast License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a renewal Bed & Breakfast license for Lawrence Marshall d/b/a Alden House inn located at 63 Church Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2016.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a renewal Vitualer License for Anthony Jacovino d/b/a Delvinos Grill & Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2016.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a renewal Victualer License for Tina Delsanto/Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant located at 37 Front Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2016.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a renewal Victualer License for Tina Delsanto/Delvino LLC d/b/a La Vida located at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2016.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Jane Liedtke d/b/a Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Jane Liedtke d/b/a Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine interior and exterior.
1)Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Walter Ash, Jr.; Councilors Mary Mortier, Neal Harkness, Eric Sanders, Michael Hurley and John Arrison; City Manager Joseph Slocum, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of June 2, 2015 and Special City Council Meeting/Budget Session of June 9, 2015.
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports -Airport Advisory Committee: 2 expiring position, and 1 vacant position where the applicant may or may not be from Belfast. All are three-year terms. No applications have been received. -Board of Assessment Review: 3 expiring positions, 1 alternate vacant position, one-year term. Roy Rodgers has applied for reappointment. No other applications have been received. -Brownfields Selection Committee:1 vacant position, term upon completion of project. No applications have been received. -CDBG Downtown Revitalization Advisory: 1 vacant position, term upon completion of project. No applications have been received. -CDBG Housing Assistance Advisory: 1 vacant position, term upon completion of project. No applications have been received. -CDBG Micro-Enterprise Assistance Advisory: 1 vacant position, term upon completion of project. No applications have been received. -Cemetery Board of Trustees: 1 expiring position, three-year term. Linda Bucklin has applied for reappointment. -Harbor Advisory Committee: 3 expiring positions, three-year term. David Black has applied for reappointment Gerald J. Brand, Terrance Faulkingham, Joanne Moesswilde and Paul Woods have applied for vacancies. -Library Board of Trustees: 3 expiring positions, three-year term. No applications have been received. -Pedestrian Biking & Hiking Committee: 2 expiring positions, one-year/two-year term. Liz Fitzsimmons has applied for reappointment. No other applications have been received. -Planning Board: 1 expiring position, five-year term. Russell Barber has applied for reappointment. -Water District Trustees: 1 expiring position, five-year term. Eileen Dubinett has applied for reappointment. -Zoning Board of Appeals: 1 alternate vacancy, three-year term. No applications have been received. -Parks and Rec Commission: 1 vacant position, three-year term. No applications have been received. Next steps: Please advise which applicants you would like to appoint/reappoint immediately or interview at your July 7th Council Meeting.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Anthony Jacovino and Christina Delsanto d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class XI Spirituous, Vinous and Malt Liquor license. B. Request to approve an application by Xue Li Cui d/b/a Ming's Restaurant located at 185 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant Class IV Liquor license, interior only. C. Request to approve an application by Lawrence Marshall d/b/a Alden House Inn located at 63 Church Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Bed & Breakfast license, license to expire May 31, 2016. D. Request to approve an application by Anthony Jacovino d/b/a Delvinos Grill & Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Victualer license, license to expire May 31, 2016. E. Request to approve an application by Tina Delsanto/Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant located at 37 Front Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Victualer license, license to expire May 31, 2016. F. Request to approve an application by Tina Delsanto/Delvino LLC d/b/a La Vida located at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Victualer license, license to expire May 31, 2016. G. Request to approve an application by Jane Liedtke d/b/a Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. H. Request to approve an application by Jane Liedtke d/b/a Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine for a new Special Amusement Permit for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing, interior and exterior. I. Request to approve an application by Anne Saggese d/b/a Belfast Farmer's Market located at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal, wine or malt liquor license.
Business Second Reading of proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances Chapter 78, Floods.
Request from the Economic Development Director for the Council to accept a grant from the FAA to work on a proposed parallel taxiway at the Airport and authorize the related conditions of the grant.
Request from the City Planner and the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent to eliminate the assessment fee for new users of the Swan Lake Avenue sewer line.
Request from Our Town Belfast for permission to run a dinner event on the Armistice Bridge on Thursday, July 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Request for approval of the Election Warrants from the City Clerk for the public vote on next year's proposed school budget.
Request from the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent to move $3,884 from Wastewater Equipment Reserves to purchase a motorized Dolly for the safe handling of 55 gallon drums at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Update on traffic and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 141.
Additional Item 1
Request for authority to sign a new contract with Verizon Communications.
Request for authority to enter into a two-year agreement with Medical Reimbursement Services for the management of our Ambulance fee collections.
Request to accept a grant for $35,000 to support the construction of the Rail Trail.
Request to authorize the Public Works Director to contract for paint striping in advance of the 2015 -2016 Budget.
10P) Signing of Council Orders 11) Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council. 12) Communications
N) Request to go into Executive Session to discuss an economic development matter pursuant to 1 MRSA405 (8) C. O) Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to 1 MRSA 405 (6) A.