In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on September 5, 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 Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
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 City Hall on September 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (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 Regular Council Meeting of August 15, 2017.
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 an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior). C. Request to approve an on premises extension of liquor license for Country Rose located at 100 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine to extend their license to a portion of their parking lot for a Country Festival on September 9, 2017. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Belfast Rotary Gala located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, Maine on August 18, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub for the Belfast Harbor Fest located at Steamboat Landing Park, Belfast, Maine on August 19, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. F. Request to approve a Facility Use application by Duke Tomlin on behalf of the Experimental Aircraft Association for use of the Belfast Airport for a Belfast Airport Open House and Fly-In on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Update on the reconstruction of a new Skate Park in Belfast.
First Reading on a proposed amendment to the zoning laws that would permit the construction of a detached accessory single-family residence with up to two bedrooms in all zoning districts in which a single-family residence is currently permitted.
Public Hearing on a proposed zoning amendment that would permit the construction of a detached accessory single-family residence with up to two bedrooms in all zoning districts in which a single-family residence is currently permitted.
First Reading on the proposed amendment zoning laws that would increase the number of dwelling units for many of the existing zoning districts which currently allow multi-family housing and to also now allow multi-family housing in the Route #3 Commercial Zoning district.
Public Hearing on a proposed zoning amendment that would permit an increase in the number of dwelling units for many of the existing zoning districts which currently allow multi-family housing and to also now allow multi-family housing in the Route #3 Commercial Zoning district.
Presentation and discussion of possible options that the Council may address in the future to provide additional rental housing in the City.
Request from Library Director, Steve Norman to appoint Michelle Menting as the new full-time Library Assistant.
Consideration of a proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances that would prohibit on street parking in any area where the City has striped a bicycle lane, except during special events.
Public Hearing on a proposal to change the Shoreline Zoning for the Goose River area.
Second Reading on the proposed Shoreline Zone Amendments for the Goose River area.
Consideration of a proposal to issue a Request for Proposals to provide heat pumps in a variety of City-owned buildings.
Update on General Assistance and discussion on City Policy regarding the provision of temporary housing in the winter.
Update on sidewalk repairs.
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
10N) Request from the City Manager to go into Executive Session to discuss an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C. 13) Adjourn
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on September 5, 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 Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
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 City Hall on September 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (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 Regular Council Meeting of August 15, 2017.
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 an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior). C. Request to approve an on premises extension of liquor license for Country Rose located at 100 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine to extend their license to a portion of their parking lot for a Country Festival on September 9, 2017. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Belfast Rotary Gala located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, Maine on August 18, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub for the Belfast Harbor Fest located at Steamboat Landing Park, Belfast, Maine on August 19, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. F. Request to approve a Facility Use application by Duke Tomlin on behalf of the Experimental Aircraft Association for use of the Belfast Airport for a Belfast Airport Open House and Fly-In on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Update on the reconstruction of a new Skate Park in Belfast.
First Reading on a proposed amendment to the zoning laws that would permit the construction of a detached accessory single-family residence with up to two bedrooms in all zoning districts in which a single-family residence is currently permitted.
Public Hearing on a proposed zoning amendment that would permit the construction of a detached accessory single-family residence with up to two bedrooms in all zoning districts in which a single-family residence is currently permitted.
First Reading on the proposed amendment zoning laws that would increase the number of dwelling units for many of the existing zoning districts which currently allow multi-family housing and to also now allow multi-family housing in the Route #3 Commercial Zoning district.
Public Hearing on a proposed zoning amendment that would permit an increase in the number of dwelling units for many of the existing zoning districts which currently allow multi-family housing and to also now allow multi-family housing in the Route #3 Commercial Zoning district.
Presentation and discussion of possible options that the Council may address in the future to provide additional rental housing in the City.
Request from Library Director, Steve Norman to appoint Michelle Menting as the new full-time Library Assistant.
Consideration of a proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances that would prohibit on street parking in any area where the City has striped a bicycle lane, except during special events.
Public Hearing on a proposal to change the Shoreline Zoning for the Goose River area.
Second Reading on the proposed Shoreline Zone Amendments for the Goose River area.
Consideration of a proposal to issue a Request for Proposals to provide heat pumps in a variety of City-owned buildings.
Update on General Assistance and discussion on City Policy regarding the provision of temporary housing in the winter.
Update on sidewalk repairs.
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
10N) Request from the City Manager to go into Executive Session to discuss an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C. 13) Adjourn