In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on September 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of City Hall to hear an application for Lawrence and Sandra Moses, d/b/a Dockside Family Restaurant, located at 30 Main Street, for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
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 September 5, 2017.
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application for Lawrence and Sandra Moses, d/b/a Dockside Family Restaurant, located at 30 Main Street, for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve an application for two coin operated machines for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill located at 37 Main Street, Belfast, ME. C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Rollie's Run for Kids 5K After Party located at the Rollie's Bar & Grill dirt parking lot, 37 Main Street, Belfast, Maine on September 23, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. D. Request to approve a B.Y.O.B. permit for Laurel P. Buchmiller for a memorial celebration located at the Bayview Point Event Center, 18 Spring Street, Belfast, Maine on September 17, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. E. Request to approve a parade permit request submitted by Mary Weaver for the Church Street Festival Parade on Saturday, October 7, 2017 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Peach Street and ending at the Festival on Church Street. F. Request to approve a Facility Use application by Mary Weaver to close Church Street between Miller Street and Beaver Street and Spring Street between Court Street and Church Street for the 37th Annual Church Street Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. G. Request to approve a parade permit request submitted by George Ross on behalf of Belfast Area High School for the Homecoming parade on October 5, 2017 starting at Lions Way at 12:00 p.m.
Business Request to change the zoning in the Business Park to allow the business "Kids Unplugged" to relocate there.
First Reading on proposed zoning amendments involving minor changes to nonresidential performance standards.
Bid opening on tax foreclosed properties and possible sale of tax foreclosed properties.
First Reading on the updated and amended GA Ordinance as submitted by City GA Administrator Jodie Stout.
Request from the City GA Administrator, Jodie Stout to approve a City Policy regarding the provision of temporary housing under the City's General Assistance program.
Request to approve the removal of trees at 17 Cedar Street, 135 Swan Lake Ave. and 31 Highview Terrace.
Request from Cemetery Superintendent, Steve Boguen to use $925 from Cemetery Trust Funds to pay for the painting of old sections of the fence at Grove Cemetery.
Request from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge to support a grant application for permanent bathrooms by the Armistice Bridge to the State of Maine Recreational Trails Program.
Request from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge for consideration to borrow funds to build a fuel system at the Airport.
Request from Fire Chief, Jim Richards to make appointments to the Ambulance Service.
Request from Wastewater Superintendent, Jon Carman for funds to do repair work at the Goose River and Robins Road pump stations.
Request from Parks and Recreation Director, Norm Poirierto allow Belfast Area Child Care to use the Rail Trail for a walking fundraiser on Saturday, October 28th starting at 10:00 a.m.
Request from Parks and Recreation Director, Norm Poirier to allow the YMCA to run several classes of road races as fundraisers on City streets from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on October 1st.
Setting of the property tax Mil Rate for the fiscal year 2017-2016 and committing the property tax bills to the City Tax Collector for collection.
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)E.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on September 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of City Hall to hear an application for Lawrence and Sandra Moses, d/b/a Dockside Family Restaurant, located at 30 Main Street, for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
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 September 5, 2017.
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application for Lawrence and Sandra Moses, d/b/a Dockside Family Restaurant, located at 30 Main Street, for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve an application for two coin operated machines for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill located at 37 Main Street, Belfast, ME. C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Rollie's Run for Kids 5K After Party located at the Rollie's Bar & Grill dirt parking lot, 37 Main Street, Belfast, Maine on September 23, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. D. Request to approve a B.Y.O.B. permit for Laurel P. Buchmiller for a memorial celebration located at the Bayview Point Event Center, 18 Spring Street, Belfast, Maine on September 17, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. E. Request to approve a parade permit request submitted by Mary Weaver for the Church Street Festival Parade on Saturday, October 7, 2017 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Peach Street and ending at the Festival on Church Street. F. Request to approve a Facility Use application by Mary Weaver to close Church Street between Miller Street and Beaver Street and Spring Street between Court Street and Church Street for the 37th Annual Church Street Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. G. Request to approve a parade permit request submitted by George Ross on behalf of Belfast Area High School for the Homecoming parade on October 5, 2017 starting at Lions Way at 12:00 p.m.
Business Request to change the zoning in the Business Park to allow the business "Kids Unplugged" to relocate there.
First Reading on proposed zoning amendments involving minor changes to nonresidential performance standards.
Bid opening on tax foreclosed properties and possible sale of tax foreclosed properties.
First Reading on the updated and amended GA Ordinance as submitted by City GA Administrator Jodie Stout.
Request from the City GA Administrator, Jodie Stout to approve a City Policy regarding the provision of temporary housing under the City's General Assistance program.
Request to approve the removal of trees at 17 Cedar Street, 135 Swan Lake Ave. and 31 Highview Terrace.
Request from Cemetery Superintendent, Steve Boguen to use $925 from Cemetery Trust Funds to pay for the painting of old sections of the fence at Grove Cemetery.
Request from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge to support a grant application for permanent bathrooms by the Armistice Bridge to the State of Maine Recreational Trails Program.
Request from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge for consideration to borrow funds to build a fuel system at the Airport.
Request from Fire Chief, Jim Richards to make appointments to the Ambulance Service.
Request from Wastewater Superintendent, Jon Carman for funds to do repair work at the Goose River and Robins Road pump stations.
Request from Parks and Recreation Director, Norm Poirierto allow Belfast Area Child Care to use the Rail Trail for a walking fundraiser on Saturday, October 28th starting at 10:00 a.m.
Request from Parks and Recreation Director, Norm Poirier to allow the YMCA to run several classes of road races as fundraisers on City streets from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on October 1st.
Setting of the property tax Mil Rate for the fiscal year 2017-2016 and committing the property tax bills to the City Tax Collector for collection.
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)E.