In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application for Lafayette Belfast, LLC d/b/a Fireside Inn & Suites at Ocean's Edge, at 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel-Optional Food Class l-A liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 6, 2017 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 Curling Club located at 211 Beimont 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 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Belfast Curling Club for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 211 Beimont Ave, Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 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 David Carlson d/b/a 3Tides located at 40 Marshall Wharf Belfast, Maine.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 6, 2017 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 6, 2017 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.
Pursuant to Title 30-A MRSA, section 3751 through 3760 a public hearing will be held on June 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on the following application for a renewal Junkyard/Automobile Graveyard Permit, to expire October 1, 2018.
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
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of May 16, 2017 and the Special City Council Meeting of May 30, 2017.
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 an application by Lafayette Belfast, LLC d/b/a Fireside Inn & Suites at Ocean's Edge, at 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel-Optional Food Class l-A liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve an application for by the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. C. Request to approve a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Belfast Curling Club for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 211 Belmont Ave, Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior. D. Request to approve a new application for a Victualer's License for David Carlson d/b/a 3Tides located at 40 Marshall Wharf Belfast, Maine. E. Request to approve an application by Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. F. Request to approve 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. G. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Jeff's Catering and Bake Shop for a Wedding located at private home at 14 Belle Point Rd., Belfast ME on June 17, 2017 from 3:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. H. Request to approve an application for a renewal Junkyard/Automobile Graveyard Permit for Lorraine Gibbs & Bert Bailey d/b/a Gibb's Auto Sales located at 50 Back Belmont Road, permit to expire October 1, 2018. I. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Maine Celtic Celebration Committee for the Annual Maine Celtic Celebration for use of Belfast Common, Steamboat Landing Parks, and Front Street (between Miller and Commercial Streets) on July 14-16, 2017. J. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Belfast Creative Coalition for the Annual "Fourth Friday Art Walks" for use of City sidewalks on June 23, July 28, August 25 and September 22, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Second Reading on a proposed Contract Rezoning Agreement with the owner of the former Crosby High School.
Consideration of a request from the Easterly Wines Company to adjust front and side setbacks on their property, in the Belfast Business Park.
Request from the owners of 35 Main St. to install a heat pump on City property to serve their building.
Request from Michael and Felicia Silverton to remove a maple tree in the public right-of-way at 86 Church St.
Request to use the Harbor Walk from the Armistice Bridge to the Come Boating Shed on June 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to raise awareness of global waters and the need to protect of this valuable resource.
Request from Waterfall Arts to have a "Chalk Walk" on the Harbor Walk Saturday, June 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Request from the Director of Video Services, Ned Lightner, to transfer $6,000 of the Cable Capital Reserve Account to purchase transmission equipment for the mobile unit.
Consideration of a request to hire Biz Compass to provide information, technology support and expertise to the City of Belfast.
Consideration of a recommendation to use Wastewater Treatment surplus to pay debt service and to increase Wastewater Treatment Fees effective July 1, 2017.
Discussion on amending City Ordinances to permit detached accessory dwelling structures for all zoning districts in the City.
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application for Lafayette Belfast, LLC d/b/a Fireside Inn & Suites at Ocean's Edge, at 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel-Optional Food Class l-A liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 6, 2017 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 Curling Club located at 211 Beimont 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 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Belfast Curling Club for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 211 Beimont Ave, Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior.
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 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 David Carlson d/b/a 3Tides located at 40 Marshall Wharf Belfast, Maine.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on June 6, 2017 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 6, 2017 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.
Pursuant to Title 30-A MRSA, section 3751 through 3760 a public hearing will be held on June 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on the following application for a renewal Junkyard/Automobile Graveyard Permit, to expire October 1, 2018.
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
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of May 16, 2017 and the Special City Council Meeting of May 30, 2017.
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 an application by Lafayette Belfast, LLC d/b/a Fireside Inn & Suites at Ocean's Edge, at 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel-Optional Food Class l-A liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve an application for by the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. C. Request to approve a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Belfast Curling Club for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 211 Belmont Ave, Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior. D. Request to approve a new application for a Victualer's License for David Carlson d/b/a 3Tides located at 40 Marshall Wharf Belfast, Maine. E. Request to approve an application by Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. F. Request to approve 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. G. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Jeff's Catering and Bake Shop for a Wedding located at private home at 14 Belle Point Rd., Belfast ME on June 17, 2017 from 3:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. H. Request to approve an application for a renewal Junkyard/Automobile Graveyard Permit for Lorraine Gibbs & Bert Bailey d/b/a Gibb's Auto Sales located at 50 Back Belmont Road, permit to expire October 1, 2018. I. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Maine Celtic Celebration Committee for the Annual Maine Celtic Celebration for use of Belfast Common, Steamboat Landing Parks, and Front Street (between Miller and Commercial Streets) on July 14-16, 2017. J. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Belfast Creative Coalition for the Annual "Fourth Friday Art Walks" for use of City sidewalks on June 23, July 28, August 25 and September 22, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Second Reading on a proposed Contract Rezoning Agreement with the owner of the former Crosby High School.
Consideration of a request from the Easterly Wines Company to adjust front and side setbacks on their property, in the Belfast Business Park.
Request from the owners of 35 Main St. to install a heat pump on City property to serve their building.
Request from Michael and Felicia Silverton to remove a maple tree in the public right-of-way at 86 Church St.
Request to use the Harbor Walk from the Armistice Bridge to the Come Boating Shed on June 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to raise awareness of global waters and the need to protect of this valuable resource.
Request from Waterfall Arts to have a "Chalk Walk" on the Harbor Walk Saturday, June 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Request from the Director of Video Services, Ned Lightner, to transfer $6,000 of the Cable Capital Reserve Account to purchase transmission equipment for the mobile unit.
Consideration of a request to hire Biz Compass to provide information, technology support and expertise to the City of Belfast.
Consideration of a recommendation to use Wastewater Treatment surplus to pay debt service and to increase Wastewater Treatment Fees effective July 1, 2017.
Discussion on amending City Ordinances to permit detached accessory dwelling structures for all zoning districts in the City.
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.