In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 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 Nutjarin Sukkasemsri d/b/a Rice & Noodle Thai Restaurant LLC, located at 160 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge (Class l-IV) license, interior only.
1) Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Samantha Paradis; 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 February 20, 2018.
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 a new application by Nutjarin Sukkasemsri d/b/a Rice & Noodle Thai Restaurant LLC, located at 160 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge (Class l-IV) license, interior only. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Our Town Annual Meeting at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, Maine on March 14, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. C. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the American Lung Association for the 2018 Trek Across Maine event on Sunday, June 17, 2018. D. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Waldo County YMCA for the annual Pancake Triple Stack trio of races (10K, 5K and 1 mile road races) on Sunday, October 7th from 7:30 am to 11:00 a.m. E. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Belfast Rotary Club for the 6th Annual 5K Kilted Canter Road Race in conjunction with the 2018 Celtic Celebration on Saturday, July 21st from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Business Introduction of proposed amendments to City Ordinances and to the Adopted Future Land Use Plan (2009) regarding the Nordic Aquafarm projects.
Additional Item 1
Request from Public Works Director, Bob Richards, to sell 3 pieces of City equipment.
Request to compromise on parking tickets received downtown.
Request to renew a Liquor License for the Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill.
Request to renew a Special Amusement Permit (dancing and entertainment) for the Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill.
C) Presentation by City Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review. D) Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review. E) Second Reading and possible vote on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review.
Discussion on the presentation topics for the Council's meeting at the school assembly on March 30th.
Request from Police Chief, Mike McFadden, to approve the acceptance of criminal forfeiture funds in the amount of $6,000 as part of the spoils from a criminal case where the Belfast Police Department played a significant role.
Request from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, for the City to authorize the submission of a letter to the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to request the possibility of Opportunity Zone Eligibility for the City of Belfast.
Request from P.A.W.S. to use Steamboat Landing for canine games and family festival on Saturday, June 23rd from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Request from Coastal Mountain Land Trust to use the Rail Trail on June 2, 2018 for a 5Kand 5 mile run/walk.
Update on scheduling a hearing on speed on Mill Lane and Council member suggestion that the City assume all responsibility from the State to take over local speed regulation subject to State regulatory requirements.
First Reading on a proposed order authorizing borrowing in the amount of $9,100,000 and a tentative recommendation on the bank to use for short-term borrowing.
Consideration of MPUC required Waiver of Right of First Refusal of land to be sold to Nordic Aquafarms.
Additional Item 2
Presentation by City Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review.
Second Reading and possible vote on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review.
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Additional Item 3 13) Adjourn
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 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 Nutjarin Sukkasemsri d/b/a Rice & Noodle Thai Restaurant LLC, located at 160 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge (Class l-IV) license, interior only.
1) Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Samantha Paradis; 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 February 20, 2018.
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 a new application by Nutjarin Sukkasemsri d/b/a Rice & Noodle Thai Restaurant LLC, located at 160 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge (Class l-IV) license, interior only. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Our Town Annual Meeting at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, Maine on March 14, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. C. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the American Lung Association for the 2018 Trek Across Maine event on Sunday, June 17, 2018. D. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Waldo County YMCA for the annual Pancake Triple Stack trio of races (10K, 5K and 1 mile road races) on Sunday, October 7th from 7:30 am to 11:00 a.m. E. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Belfast Rotary Club for the 6th Annual 5K Kilted Canter Road Race in conjunction with the 2018 Celtic Celebration on Saturday, July 21st from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Business Introduction of proposed amendments to City Ordinances and to the Adopted Future Land Use Plan (2009) regarding the Nordic Aquafarm projects.
Additional Item 1
Request from Public Works Director, Bob Richards, to sell 3 pieces of City equipment.
Request to compromise on parking tickets received downtown.
Request to renew a Liquor License for the Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill.
Request to renew a Special Amusement Permit (dancing and entertainment) for the Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill.
C) Presentation by City Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review. D) Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review. E) Second Reading and possible vote on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review.
Discussion on the presentation topics for the Council's meeting at the school assembly on March 30th.
Request from Police Chief, Mike McFadden, to approve the acceptance of criminal forfeiture funds in the amount of $6,000 as part of the spoils from a criminal case where the Belfast Police Department played a significant role.
Request from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, for the City to authorize the submission of a letter to the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to request the possibility of Opportunity Zone Eligibility for the City of Belfast.
Request from P.A.W.S. to use Steamboat Landing for canine games and family festival on Saturday, June 23rd from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Request from Coastal Mountain Land Trust to use the Rail Trail on June 2, 2018 for a 5Kand 5 mile run/walk.
Update on scheduling a hearing on speed on Mill Lane and Council member suggestion that the City assume all responsibility from the State to take over local speed regulation subject to State regulatory requirements.
First Reading on a proposed order authorizing borrowing in the amount of $9,100,000 and a tentative recommendation on the bank to use for short-term borrowing.
Consideration of MPUC required Waiver of Right of First Refusal of land to be sold to Nordic Aquafarms.
Additional Item 2
Presentation by City Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review.
Second Reading and possible vote on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 addressing the Intown Design Review.
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications
Additional Item 3 13) Adjourn