In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on July 7, 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 the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt liquor 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 July 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a new Special Amusement Permit for Belfast Curling Club for live music, DJ, Karaoke, all live entertainment and dancing at 211 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on July 7, 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 Chase's Daily located at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Restaurant Class III, IV Malt and Vinous license, interior only.
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 July 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a Special Amusement Permit renewal for Chase's Daily for live music, DJ, Karaoke, all live entertainment, and dancing at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
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 16, 2015.
Open to the public
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports -Board of Assessment Review: 2 expiring positions, 1 alternate vacant position, one-year term. Mary Dutch has applied for reappointment. No other applications have been received. -Library Board of Trustees: 2 expiring positions, three-year term. Kama Olsson has applied for reappointment. No other applications have been received. -Pedestrian Biking & Hiking Committee: 1 expiring positions, one-year/two-year term. Jan Owen has applied for vacant position. Next steps: Please advise which applicants you would like to appoint/reappoint immediately or interview at your July 21th Council Meeting.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt liquor license. B. Request to approve an application by the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Special Amusement Permit for live music, DJ, Karaoke, all live entertainment and dancing, interior/exterior. C. Request to approve an application by Chase's Daily located at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Restaurant Class III, IV Malt and Vinous license, interior only. D. Request to approve an application by Chase's Daily located at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for live music, DJ, Karaoke, all live entertainment and dancing at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit application for Pinchy Inc. d/b/a Three Tides for the Maine Fare event at Steamboat Landing on June 27, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. F. Request to approve a 6 month Blanket Letter of Approval for Games of Chance for the Frank D. Hazeltine Post #43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted for 7-days a week for sealed tickets for the time period of July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. G. Request to spend $786 from the Cemetery Trust Fund Account #630-504, FY 2014-2015 to Holmes Greenhouse & Flower Shop under the Perpetual Care Contract with the City for the spring flower arrangements.
A) Update on the Rail Trail. B) Re-appointment of Todd Rosenberg as the City's Code Enforcement Officer and Steve Wilson as the Assistant Code Enforcement Officer. C) Consideration of new appointments to Planning Board. D) Consideration of appointments to the Harbor Committee. E) Request from Airport Director Thomas Kittredge, for approval of a Fly -in at the Airport on September 19, 2015. F) Request from Police Chief Michael McFadden to accept the bids submitted for a new cruiser and to award the bid to the lowest bidder. G) Approval of a draft budget for the City for the fiscal year 2015-2016. H) Update from the Harbor Master on the search for an independent consultant to assist with the development of an Outer Harbor Plan. I) Update from the Police Chief Michael McFadden on City policies addressing the use of weapons other than handguns. J) Request from Economic Development Director Thomas Kittredge to transfer $185.50 out of the City's Downtown Waterfront TIF to be used to pay attorney's fees. K) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. L) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. M) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. N) Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public
Communications
J) Request from Economic Development Director Thomas Kittredge to transfer $185.50 out of the City's Downtown Waterfront TIF to be used to pay attorney's fees. K) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. L) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. M) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on July 7, 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 the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt liquor 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 July 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a new Special Amusement Permit for Belfast Curling Club for live music, DJ, Karaoke, all live entertainment and dancing at 211 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on July 7, 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 Chase's Daily located at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Restaurant Class III, IV Malt and Vinous license, interior only.
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 July 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a Special Amusement Permit renewal for Chase's Daily for live music, DJ, Karaoke, all live entertainment, and dancing at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
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 16, 2015.
Open to the public
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports -Board of Assessment Review: 2 expiring positions, 1 alternate vacant position, one-year term. Mary Dutch has applied for reappointment. No other applications have been received. -Library Board of Trustees: 2 expiring positions, three-year term. Kama Olsson has applied for reappointment. No other applications have been received. -Pedestrian Biking & Hiking Committee: 1 expiring positions, one-year/two-year term. Jan Owen has applied for vacant position. Next steps: Please advise which applicants you would like to appoint/reappoint immediately or interview at your July 21th Council Meeting.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt liquor license. B. Request to approve an application by the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Special Amusement Permit for live music, DJ, Karaoke, all live entertainment and dancing, interior/exterior. C. Request to approve an application by Chase's Daily located at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Restaurant Class III, IV Malt and Vinous license, interior only. D. Request to approve an application by Chase's Daily located at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for live music, DJ, Karaoke, all live entertainment and dancing at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit application for Pinchy Inc. d/b/a Three Tides for the Maine Fare event at Steamboat Landing on June 27, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. F. Request to approve a 6 month Blanket Letter of Approval for Games of Chance for the Frank D. Hazeltine Post #43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted for 7-days a week for sealed tickets for the time period of July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. G. Request to spend $786 from the Cemetery Trust Fund Account #630-504, FY 2014-2015 to Holmes Greenhouse & Flower Shop under the Perpetual Care Contract with the City for the spring flower arrangements.
A) Update on the Rail Trail. B) Re-appointment of Todd Rosenberg as the City's Code Enforcement Officer and Steve Wilson as the Assistant Code Enforcement Officer. C) Consideration of new appointments to Planning Board. D) Consideration of appointments to the Harbor Committee. E) Request from Airport Director Thomas Kittredge, for approval of a Fly -in at the Airport on September 19, 2015. F) Request from Police Chief Michael McFadden to accept the bids submitted for a new cruiser and to award the bid to the lowest bidder. G) Approval of a draft budget for the City for the fiscal year 2015-2016. H) Update from the Harbor Master on the search for an independent consultant to assist with the development of an Outer Harbor Plan. I) Update from the Police Chief Michael McFadden on City policies addressing the use of weapons other than handguns. J) Request from Economic Development Director Thomas Kittredge to transfer $185.50 out of the City's Downtown Waterfront TIF to be used to pay attorney's fees. K) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. L) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. M) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. N) Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public
Communications
J) Request from Economic Development Director Thomas Kittredge to transfer $185.50 out of the City's Downtown Waterfront TIF to be used to pay attorney's fees. K) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. L) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C. M) Request for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under 1 MRSA 405 (6) C.