Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a new Victualer license for Matthew Kenney d/b/a Arata (previously The Gothic Restaurant) located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2017.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 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 HE, IV Malt and Vinous license, interior only.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a Special Amusement Permit for Chase's Daily for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 96 Main St, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on May 7, 2016 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 Gothic Restaurant LLC d/b/a Arata located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class I liquor license (interior only).
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on a new application for a Victualer's License for Mark Senders d/b/a Bagel Cafe located at 159 High Street Belfast, Maine.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by 3 J's and A G, Inc. d/b/a Darby's Restaurant (new owner) located 155 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a new Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior only.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for 3 J's and A G, Inc d/b/a Darby's for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear a new application by Jojo Oliphant d/b/a Bell The Cat, Inc. at 15G Starrett Drive, Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge (Class l-IV) license, interior only.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a New application for a Special Amusement Permit for Jojo Oliphant d/b/a Bell The Cat for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 15G Starrett Drive, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on a new application for a Victualer's License for Sarah Wilder d/b/a Wild Cow Creamery located at 31 B Front Street, Belfast, Maine.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by 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 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on June 7, 2016 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 & 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 Special Council Meeting of April 26, 2016, Special Council Meeting of April 27, 2016 and the Regular Council Meeting of May 17, 2016.
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve the application for a new Victualer license for Matthew Kenney d/b/a Arata (previously The Gothic Restaurant) located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2017. B. Request to approve the 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. C. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit for Chase's Daily for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. D. Request to approve an application by The Gothic Restaurant LLC d/b/a Arata located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class I liquor license (interior only). E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Trillium Events, Inc for the Our Town Belfast "Dinner on the Bridge" event located on the Armistice Bridge on July 28, 2016 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. F. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Trillium Events, Inc for the Our Town Belfast Auction Fundraiser event located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, Maine on July 6, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. G. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for White Flour Catering LLC for the Northport Yacht Club "Kick Off Party" located at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 85 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine on May 29, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. H. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's for the Golden Eagle Fundraiser Dinner located at the Hutchinson Center, 80 BelmontAve., Belfast, Maine on May 17, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. I. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's for the Waldo County Republicans Fundraiser Dinner located at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine on May 18, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. J. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Crusty Crab LLC for the Best of the Best Gala event located at the Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine on May 18, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. K. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for the volunteers of the Senior College at Belfast for the Senior College Festival of Art event located the Senior College, 80 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine on June 9, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. L. Request to approve a 6 month Blanket Letter of Approval for Games of Chance (Sealed Tickets) 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, 2016 through December 31,2016. M. Request to approve a 6 month Blanket Letter of Approval for Games of Chance (Dice) 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, 2016 through December 31,2016. N. Request from Our Town Belfast to gift the City with the 26 chairs and benches associated with the Please Be Seated Project. O. Request to approve the application for a new Victualer's License for Mark Senders d/b/a Bagel Cafe located at 159 High Street Belfast, Maine. P. Request to approve the application by 3 J's and A G, Inc. d/b/a Darby's Restaurant (new owner) located 155 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a new Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior only. Q. Request to approve the application for a Special Amusement Permit for 3 J's and A G, Inc d/b/a Darby's for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. R. Request to approve a new application by Jojo Oliphant d/b/a Bell The Cat, Inc. at 15G Starrett Drive, Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge (Class l-IV) license, interior only. S. Request to approve the application for a Special Amusement Permit for Jojo Oliphant d/b/a Bell The Cat for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 15G Starrett Drive, Belfast, Maine, interior only. T. Request to approve the new application for a Victualer's License for Sarah Wilder d/b/a Wild Cow Creamery located at 31 B Front Street, Belfast, Maine. U. Request to approve the new application by Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. V. Request to approve the 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 & exterior. W. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for American Legion Frank D. Hazeltine Post #43 for a Wedding Reception located at the Legion Hall (Main Function Hall), 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine on June 25, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to midnight. X. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Tina Cook d/b/a Chef on the Run, LLC located at 21 Schoodic Drive and 28 Pierce Street, Belfast, Maine.
Presentation from Coastal Mountain Land Trust on the Rail Trail.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amendments that affect the Downtown Commercial zoning district.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amendments that affect the Residential 1, Residential 2 and/or Residential 3 zoning districts.
First Reading of proposed amendments to City Ordinances, Chapter 66, General Provisions (definitions), regarding the definition of a back lot and lot frontage.
Consideration of a request for free use of the Boathouse by the Waldo County 4H on Friday, June 24th.
Request from the Police Chief to confirm Trey Reed as the summertime parking enforcement attendant.
Request to reserve the Pavilion at City Park for a family reunion on July 9th from 11:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Request to reserve the Pavilion in City Park for a benefit fundraiser on Saturday, June11th from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. for the family of a young man recently killed in a car accident.
Addendum Item
Consideration of a request to display an artist chain saw bench in the City.
Update from the Energy Committee.
Consideration of possible "No Action" letter regarding an apparent violation of the existing Zoning Ordinance.
Consideration of a pole permit request from CMP.
Request from the Fire and Ambulance Chief to appoint Edgar Spalding as an on-call driver and Spencer Martin as an ambulance attendant for the Ambulance Service.
Request to renew the City policy statement to specifically allow for placement of political signs in the public right-of-way.
Update on the Front Street Reconstruction Project.
Update on the County Courthouse Project.
10 R. Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Real Property matter pursuant to 1 M.R.SA405(6)C. 13) Adjourn
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on an application for a new Victualer license for Matthew Kenney d/b/a Arata (previously The Gothic Restaurant) located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2017.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 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 HE, IV Malt and Vinous license, interior only.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a Special Amusement Permit for Chase's Daily for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 96 Main St, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on May 7, 2016 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 Gothic Restaurant LLC d/b/a Arata located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class I liquor license (interior only).
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on a new application for a Victualer's License for Mark Senders d/b/a Bagel Cafe located at 159 High Street Belfast, Maine.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by 3 J's and A G, Inc. d/b/a Darby's Restaurant (new owner) located 155 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a new Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior only.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for 3 J's and A G, Inc d/b/a Darby's for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear a new application by Jojo Oliphant d/b/a Bell The Cat, Inc. at 15G Starrett Drive, Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge (Class l-IV) license, interior only.
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a New application for a Special Amusement Permit for Jojo Oliphant d/b/a Bell The Cat for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 15G Starrett Drive, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on a new application for a Victualer's License for Sarah Wilder d/b/a Wild Cow Creamery located at 31 B Front Street, Belfast, Maine.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by 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 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on June 7, 2016 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 & 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 Special Council Meeting of April 26, 2016, Special Council Meeting of April 27, 2016 and the Regular Council Meeting of May 17, 2016.
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve the application for a new Victualer license for Matthew Kenney d/b/a Arata (previously The Gothic Restaurant) located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine license to expire May 31, 2017. B. Request to approve the 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. C. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit for Chase's Daily for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. D. Request to approve an application by The Gothic Restaurant LLC d/b/a Arata located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class I liquor license (interior only). E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Trillium Events, Inc for the Our Town Belfast "Dinner on the Bridge" event located on the Armistice Bridge on July 28, 2016 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. F. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Trillium Events, Inc for the Our Town Belfast Auction Fundraiser event located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, Maine on July 6, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. G. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for White Flour Catering LLC for the Northport Yacht Club "Kick Off Party" located at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 85 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine on May 29, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. H. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's for the Golden Eagle Fundraiser Dinner located at the Hutchinson Center, 80 BelmontAve., Belfast, Maine on May 17, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. I. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's for the Waldo County Republicans Fundraiser Dinner located at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine on May 18, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. J. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Crusty Crab LLC for the Best of the Best Gala event located at the Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine on May 18, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. K. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for the volunteers of the Senior College at Belfast for the Senior College Festival of Art event located the Senior College, 80 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine on June 9, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. L. Request to approve a 6 month Blanket Letter of Approval for Games of Chance (Sealed Tickets) 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, 2016 through December 31,2016. M. Request to approve a 6 month Blanket Letter of Approval for Games of Chance (Dice) 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, 2016 through December 31,2016. N. Request from Our Town Belfast to gift the City with the 26 chairs and benches associated with the Please Be Seated Project. O. Request to approve the application for a new Victualer's License for Mark Senders d/b/a Bagel Cafe located at 159 High Street Belfast, Maine. P. Request to approve the application by 3 J's and A G, Inc. d/b/a Darby's Restaurant (new owner) located 155 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a new Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior only. Q. Request to approve the application for a Special Amusement Permit for 3 J's and A G, Inc d/b/a Darby's for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. R. Request to approve a new application by Jojo Oliphant d/b/a Bell The Cat, Inc. at 15G Starrett Drive, Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge (Class l-IV) license, interior only. S. Request to approve the application for a Special Amusement Permit for Jojo Oliphant d/b/a Bell The Cat for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 15G Starrett Drive, Belfast, Maine, interior only. T. Request to approve the new application for a Victualer's License for Sarah Wilder d/b/a Wild Cow Creamery located at 31 B Front Street, Belfast, Maine. U. Request to approve the new application by Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. V. Request to approve the 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 & exterior. W. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for American Legion Frank D. Hazeltine Post #43 for a Wedding Reception located at the Legion Hall (Main Function Hall), 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine on June 25, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to midnight. X. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Tina Cook d/b/a Chef on the Run, LLC located at 21 Schoodic Drive and 28 Pierce Street, Belfast, Maine.
Presentation from Coastal Mountain Land Trust on the Rail Trail.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amendments that affect the Downtown Commercial zoning district.
First Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amendments that affect the Residential 1, Residential 2 and/or Residential 3 zoning districts.
First Reading of proposed amendments to City Ordinances, Chapter 66, General Provisions (definitions), regarding the definition of a back lot and lot frontage.
Consideration of a request for free use of the Boathouse by the Waldo County 4H on Friday, June 24th.
Request from the Police Chief to confirm Trey Reed as the summertime parking enforcement attendant.
Request to reserve the Pavilion at City Park for a family reunion on July 9th from 11:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Request to reserve the Pavilion in City Park for a benefit fundraiser on Saturday, June11th from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. for the family of a young man recently killed in a car accident.
Addendum Item
Consideration of a request to display an artist chain saw bench in the City.
Update from the Energy Committee.
Consideration of possible "No Action" letter regarding an apparent violation of the existing Zoning Ordinance.
Consideration of a pole permit request from CMP.
Request from the Fire and Ambulance Chief to appoint Edgar Spalding as an on-call driver and Spencer Martin as an ambulance attendant for the Ambulance Service.
Request to renew the City policy statement to specifically allow for placement of political signs in the public right-of-way.
Update on the Front Street Reconstruction Project.
Update on the County Courthouse Project.
10 R. Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Real Property matter pursuant to 1 M.R.SA405(6)C. 13) Adjourn