Public Hearing #1 Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on December 6, 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 Waldron d/b/a Neighborhood located at 132 High Street Belfast, Maine
Public Hearing #2 Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on December 6, 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 John P. Wentworth d/b/a Wentworth Family Qwik Stop located at 142 Waldo Avenue Belfast, Maine.
Public Hearing #3 In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 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 Tammy Benecke d/b/a Country Rose at 100 Searsport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant/Lounge (Class XI) license, 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 Siocum, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a new application for a Victualer's License for Sarah Waldron d/b/a Neighborhood located at 132 High Street Belfast, Maine. B. Request to approve a new application for a Victualer's License for John P. Wentworth d/b/a Wentworth Family Qwik Stop located at 142 Waldo Avenue Belfast, Maine. C. Request to approve a new application by Tammy Benecke d/b/a Country Rose at 100 Searsport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant/Lounge (Class XI) license, interior only. D. Request to approve a twelve-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Sealed Tickets) for the Tarratine Tribe #13 I.O.R.M & Auxiliary located at 153 Main Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. E. Request to approve a twelve-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Beano for the Tarratine Tribe #13 I.O.R.M & Auxiliary located at 153 Main Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. F. 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 for7-days a week for sealed tickets for the time period of January 1, 2017 through June 30,2017. G. 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 January 1, 2017 through June 30,2017. H. Request to approve a one-year Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Cribbage) for the American Legion Post #43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. I. Request to approve a one-year Blanket Letter of Approval for Beano for the American Legion Post #43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017. J. Request to approve a City Facility Use application by Mary Mortier for the "20th Annual New Year's by the Bay" event from 2:00 p.m. December 31, 2016 until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2017.
Business Request from Belfast citizens to create and operate a Senior Center at the Belfast Boathouse.
Business Request from Belfast citizens to create and operate a Senior Center at the Belfast Boathouse.
Request to have the City apply to the Federal Communications Commission to use the call letters WBFY as the call letters for the new Belfast Community Radio Station.
Request from the Harbor Master to approve the 2017 Harbor Usage Fees and the 2017 Charter Vessel contracts.
Request from Coastal Mountain Land Trust to use the Rail Trail for a 5K run/ walk race on June 3, 2017.
Request from the 1967 graduation class of Belfast High School to use the City Park Pavilion from 12 noon to 2 PM on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
Request from Lindsay Piper and "Bel Fem" for permission to close one lane of certain downtown streets for a parade on December 17th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Request the Police Chief to purchase a German Shepherd for the Police Department's new K-9 unit.
Request the Police Chief to provide funding to send an additional officer to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in January.
Discussion on request to use and possibly close City Streets on behalf of a production company filming for Poland Springs.
Request the City Treasurer to write off for Real Estate Tax amount of $226.87 on the mobile home that was illegally removed and is no longer within the City limits.
Update from the City Manager on our discussions with the State regarding outstanding billing for General Assistance reimbursement.
Q) Signing of Council Orders 11) Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
O) Request to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to 1 MRSA 405 (6) A. P) Request to a new executive session to discuss a legal matter pursuant to 1 MRSA 405 (6) E. 13) Adjourn
Public Hearing #1 Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on December 6, 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 Waldron d/b/a Neighborhood located at 132 High Street Belfast, Maine
Public Hearing #2 Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on December 6, 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 John P. Wentworth d/b/a Wentworth Family Qwik Stop located at 142 Waldo Avenue Belfast, Maine.
Public Hearing #3 In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 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 Tammy Benecke d/b/a Country Rose at 100 Searsport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant/Lounge (Class XI) license, 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 Siocum, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a new application for a Victualer's License for Sarah Waldron d/b/a Neighborhood located at 132 High Street Belfast, Maine. B. Request to approve a new application for a Victualer's License for John P. Wentworth d/b/a Wentworth Family Qwik Stop located at 142 Waldo Avenue Belfast, Maine. C. Request to approve a new application by Tammy Benecke d/b/a Country Rose at 100 Searsport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant/Lounge (Class XI) license, interior only. D. Request to approve a twelve-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Sealed Tickets) for the Tarratine Tribe #13 I.O.R.M & Auxiliary located at 153 Main Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. E. Request to approve a twelve-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Beano for the Tarratine Tribe #13 I.O.R.M & Auxiliary located at 153 Main Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. F. 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 for7-days a week for sealed tickets for the time period of January 1, 2017 through June 30,2017. G. 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 January 1, 2017 through June 30,2017. H. Request to approve a one-year Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Cribbage) for the American Legion Post #43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. I. Request to approve a one-year Blanket Letter of Approval for Beano for the American Legion Post #43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017. J. Request to approve a City Facility Use application by Mary Mortier for the "20th Annual New Year's by the Bay" event from 2:00 p.m. December 31, 2016 until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2017.
Business Request from Belfast citizens to create and operate a Senior Center at the Belfast Boathouse.
Business Request from Belfast citizens to create and operate a Senior Center at the Belfast Boathouse.
Request to have the City apply to the Federal Communications Commission to use the call letters WBFY as the call letters for the new Belfast Community Radio Station.
Request from the Harbor Master to approve the 2017 Harbor Usage Fees and the 2017 Charter Vessel contracts.
Request from Coastal Mountain Land Trust to use the Rail Trail for a 5K run/ walk race on June 3, 2017.
Request from the 1967 graduation class of Belfast High School to use the City Park Pavilion from 12 noon to 2 PM on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
Request from Lindsay Piper and "Bel Fem" for permission to close one lane of certain downtown streets for a parade on December 17th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Request the Police Chief to purchase a German Shepherd for the Police Department's new K-9 unit.
Request the Police Chief to provide funding to send an additional officer to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in January.
Discussion on request to use and possibly close City Streets on behalf of a production company filming for Poland Springs.
Request the City Treasurer to write off for Real Estate Tax amount of $226.87 on the mobile home that was illegally removed and is no longer within the City limits.
Update from the City Manager on our discussions with the State regarding outstanding billing for General Assistance reimbursement.
Q) Signing of Council Orders 11) Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
O) Request to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to 1 MRSA 405 (6) A. P) Request to a new executive session to discuss a legal matter pursuant to 1 MRSA 405 (6) E. 13) Adjourn