In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Rosamond Peters d/b/a Nautilus Seafood & Grill, LLC located at 3 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge liquor license.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Michael Casby d/b/a Trillium Events, Inc. located at 62 Little River Drive, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous qualified caterer liquor license.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Victor Flick Corp d/b/a Colonial Theatre located at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant Class III, IV liquor license interior only.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Wentworth LLLP d/b/a Wentworth Event Center located at 139 Searsport 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 March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Wentworth LLLP d/b/a Wentworth Event Center for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 139 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior.
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 March 6, 2018.
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 Consideration of a committee appointment to the In-town Design Review Committee.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Rosamond Peters d/b/a Nautilus Seafood & Grill, LLC located at 3 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge liquor license. B. Request to approve an application by Michael Casby d/b/a Trillium Events, Inc. located at 62 Little River Drive, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous qualified caterer liquor license. C. Request to approve an application by Victor Flick Corp d/b/a Colonial Theatre located at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant Class III, IV liquor license interior only. D. Request to approve an application by Wentworth LLLP d/b/a Wentworth Event Center located at 139 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine for a NEW Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. E. Request to approve a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Wentworth LLLP d/b/a Wentworth Event Center for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 139 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior.
Request by Our Town Belfast to decorate lamp post on Main Street (from the Church Street intersection to the Front Street intersection) with hand painted lobster buoys to coordinate with the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons.
Business Presentation by City Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, on proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance and to the 2009 Future Land Use Plan all of which are associated with the proposal by Nordic Aquafarms to build a land based salmon Farm on land off Route #1 in Belfast.
Public Hearing on proposed zoning amendments to the City Code of Ordinances and amendments to the 2009 adopted future land use plan on which are associated with a proposal by Nordic Aquafarms to build a land-based salmon farm land off Route #1 in Belfast.
First Reading of proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances and the 2009 Future Land Use Plan associated with the Nordic Aquafarms project.
Public Hearing on proposed zoning amendments to the City Code of Ordinances and amendments to the 2009 adopted future land use plan on which are associated with a proposal by Nordic Aquafarms to build a land-based salmon farm land off Route #1 in Belfast.
Request from the Unitarian Universalist Church for a parade permit on Saturday, March 24th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Post Office Square to the Church.
Request from Cold Comfort Theatre for use of Wales Park for a musical performance of The Tempest" to be held on July 20-22 and July 27 - 29, 2018.
Request to create a new City Climate Change Committee that would develop ideas for projects and action in the broader community.
Consideration of accepting paving bids and possible award of the paving bids.
Request from Veterans of Foreign Wars, Randall and Collins Memorial Post 3108 for financial support to replace wind damaged American flags and poles hung along City roads.
Request to move up to $2,500 from undesignated fund balance to support the "Keep Belfast Maine Beautiful" roadside clean-up effort on May 11th and 12th.
Public Hearing on the proposed $9.1 million Bond Anticipation Note to be permanently refinanced by a $9.1 million General Obligations Bond.
Second Reading and possible approval by the Council of an order authorizing the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $9.1 million and then later refinancing of that Note through General Obligations Bond in the amount of $9.1 million for purposes of constructing three City projects.
Request to accept the bids, and award the bid to the lowest bidder, for issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note up to $9,100,000 for the construction of a new Public Works Facility off Crocker Road, a solar array at the same location and the installation of a new fuel system at the Airport.
Possible First Reading on amendments to Chapter 14, Business, of the Code of Ordinances, Article 7, ban on the use of Plastic Single Use Carry Out Shopping Bags and the ban on the use of Expanded Polystyrene Foam in situations involving the sale of foods or beverages.
Signing of Council Orders
Possible First Reading on amendments to Chapter 14, Business, of the Code of Ordinances, Article 7, ban on the use of Plastic Single Use Carry Out Shopping Bags and the ban on the use of Expanded Polystyrene Foam in situations involving the sale of foods or beverages.
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 a Personnel matter pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 13) Adjourn
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Rosamond Peters d/b/a Nautilus Seafood & Grill, LLC located at 3 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge liquor license.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Michael Casby d/b/a Trillium Events, Inc. located at 62 Little River Drive, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous qualified caterer liquor license.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Victor Flick Corp d/b/a Colonial Theatre located at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant Class III, IV liquor license interior only.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Wentworth LLLP d/b/a Wentworth Event Center located at 139 Searsport 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 March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Wentworth LLLP d/b/a Wentworth Event Center for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 139 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior.
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 March 6, 2018.
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 Consideration of a committee appointment to the In-town Design Review Committee.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Rosamond Peters d/b/a Nautilus Seafood & Grill, LLC located at 3 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant/Lounge liquor license. B. Request to approve an application by Michael Casby d/b/a Trillium Events, Inc. located at 62 Little River Drive, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous qualified caterer liquor license. C. Request to approve an application by Victor Flick Corp d/b/a Colonial Theatre located at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant Class III, IV liquor license interior only. D. Request to approve an application by Wentworth LLLP d/b/a Wentworth Event Center located at 139 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine for a NEW Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. E. Request to approve a new application for a Special Amusement Permit for Wentworth LLLP d/b/a Wentworth Event Center for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 139 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine, interior & exterior.
Request by Our Town Belfast to decorate lamp post on Main Street (from the Church Street intersection to the Front Street intersection) with hand painted lobster buoys to coordinate with the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons.
Business Presentation by City Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, on proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance and to the 2009 Future Land Use Plan all of which are associated with the proposal by Nordic Aquafarms to build a land based salmon Farm on land off Route #1 in Belfast.
Public Hearing on proposed zoning amendments to the City Code of Ordinances and amendments to the 2009 adopted future land use plan on which are associated with a proposal by Nordic Aquafarms to build a land-based salmon farm land off Route #1 in Belfast.
First Reading of proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances and the 2009 Future Land Use Plan associated with the Nordic Aquafarms project.
Public Hearing on proposed zoning amendments to the City Code of Ordinances and amendments to the 2009 adopted future land use plan on which are associated with a proposal by Nordic Aquafarms to build a land-based salmon farm land off Route #1 in Belfast.
Request from the Unitarian Universalist Church for a parade permit on Saturday, March 24th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Post Office Square to the Church.
Request from Cold Comfort Theatre for use of Wales Park for a musical performance of The Tempest" to be held on July 20-22 and July 27 - 29, 2018.
Request to create a new City Climate Change Committee that would develop ideas for projects and action in the broader community.
Consideration of accepting paving bids and possible award of the paving bids.
Request from Veterans of Foreign Wars, Randall and Collins Memorial Post 3108 for financial support to replace wind damaged American flags and poles hung along City roads.
Request to move up to $2,500 from undesignated fund balance to support the "Keep Belfast Maine Beautiful" roadside clean-up effort on May 11th and 12th.
Public Hearing on the proposed $9.1 million Bond Anticipation Note to be permanently refinanced by a $9.1 million General Obligations Bond.
Second Reading and possible approval by the Council of an order authorizing the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $9.1 million and then later refinancing of that Note through General Obligations Bond in the amount of $9.1 million for purposes of constructing three City projects.
Request to accept the bids, and award the bid to the lowest bidder, for issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note up to $9,100,000 for the construction of a new Public Works Facility off Crocker Road, a solar array at the same location and the installation of a new fuel system at the Airport.
Possible First Reading on amendments to Chapter 14, Business, of the Code of Ordinances, Article 7, ban on the use of Plastic Single Use Carry Out Shopping Bags and the ban on the use of Expanded Polystyrene Foam in situations involving the sale of foods or beverages.
Signing of Council Orders
Possible First Reading on amendments to Chapter 14, Business, of the Code of Ordinances, Article 7, ban on the use of Plastic Single Use Carry Out Shopping Bags and the ban on the use of Expanded Polystyrene Foam in situations involving the sale of foods or beverages.
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 a Personnel matter pursuant to 1M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 13) Adjourn