In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on April 3, 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 Anthony Jacovino and Christina Delsanto d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class XI Spirituous, Vinous and Malt Liquor license.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 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 Clinton & Susan Condon d/b/a Belfast bay Inn at 70-72 Main Street Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Bed & Breakfast (Class V) license, interior only.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on April 3, 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 Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel Class l-A 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 April 3, 2018 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.
The City Council of the City of Belfast, at its meeting of Tuesday, April 3, 2018, beginning at 7:00 pm or as soon as practical thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, shall conduct a Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 Businesses, Article VII, Section 351-357. The amendments the Council will consider at its meeting of April 3rd involve the Total Ban on use of Single Use Carry Out Plastic Bags Ordinance. The public is invited to attend the April 3rd Public Hearing and to offer comment. Comment also can be submitted in writing or via email by the date of the hearing. Written comment should be sent to Joseph Slocum, City Manager, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME, 04915, and email comment to citymanager@cityofbelfast.org. The proposed amendments can be inspected at the City Manager office in Belfast City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and on the City website; cityofbelfast.org. Questions regarding the Ordinance amendments should be directed to Joseph Slocum, City Manager, at 338-3370 x 110, or at citymanager@cityofbelfast.org.
The City Council of the City of Belfast, at its meeting of Tuesday, April 3, 2018, beginning at 7:00 pm or as soon as practical thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, shall conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 Businesses, Article VII, Section 351-357. The amendments the Council will consider at its meeting of April 3rd involve the Total Ban on use of Expanded Polystyrene Foam for all takeout food and beverage businesses Ordinance. The public is invited to attend the April 3rd Public Hearing and to offer comment. Comment also can be submitted in writing or via email by the date of the hearing. Written comment should be sent to Joseph Slocum, City Manager, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME, 04915, and email comment to citymanager@cityofbelfast.org. The proposed amendments can be inspected at the City Manager office in Belfast City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and on the City website; cityofbelfast.org. Questions regarding the Ordinance amendments should be directed to Joseph Slocum, City Manager, at 338-3370 x 110, or at citymanager@cityofbelfast.org.
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 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 an application by Anthony Jacovino and Christina Delsanto d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class XI Spirituous, Vinous and Malt Liquor license. B. Request to approve a new application by Clinton & Susan Condon d/b/a Belfast bay Inn at 70-72 Main Street Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Bed & Breakfast (Class V) license, interior only. C. Request to approve an application by Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel Class l-A Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. D. 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. E. Request to approve an 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. F. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for "A Night with Elton John" concert located at the United Farmers Market, 18 Spring Street, Belfast, Maine on April 7, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Discussion on the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Belfast. (Hurley and Paradis)
Second Reading and possible action on amendments to the Single Use Carry Out Bags Ordinance that would additionally prohibit the use of compostable and biodegradable bags.
Second Reading and possible action on amendments to the Total Ban on Polystyrene Foam Containers Ordinance.
Request from the newly formed Climate Change Committee for the Council to support and approve various priorities that the Committee has identified.
First Reading on amendments to chapter 74, buildings and building regulations regarding enforcement of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.
Additional Item
Request from the Police Chief, Michael McFadden, to appoint Colby J Levitt as a full-time Police Officer in the City of Belfast.
Request from the Police Chief, Michael McFadden, to appoint Rick Smith as the new School Resource Officer for the City of Belfast.
Request from the City's Director of Video Services, Ned Lightner, to consider the installation of an audio loop system in Belfast Council Chamber to help those who have hearing challenges.
Request from the Game Loft to celebrate their 20th anniversary with a parade event from the Armistice Bridge to the First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m.
Request from the Harbor Master, Kathy Pickering, for approval of additional Charter Vessel Contracts for 2018.
Request from the Harbor Master, Kathy Pickering, for approval to apply for a Small Harbor Improvement Grant to build floats.
Request from the City Treasurer, Theresa Butler, to open a new trust account to assist with clothing and fuel for the worthy poor.
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public
Communications
10M) Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 MRSA405(6)C. 13) Adjourn
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on April 3, 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 Anthony Jacovino and Christina Delsanto d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class XI Spirituous, Vinous and Malt Liquor license.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 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 Clinton & Susan Condon d/b/a Belfast bay Inn at 70-72 Main Street Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Bed & Breakfast (Class V) license, interior only.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on April 3, 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 Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel Class l-A 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 April 3, 2018 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.
The City Council of the City of Belfast, at its meeting of Tuesday, April 3, 2018, beginning at 7:00 pm or as soon as practical thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, shall conduct a Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 Businesses, Article VII, Section 351-357. The amendments the Council will consider at its meeting of April 3rd involve the Total Ban on use of Single Use Carry Out Plastic Bags Ordinance. The public is invited to attend the April 3rd Public Hearing and to offer comment. Comment also can be submitted in writing or via email by the date of the hearing. Written comment should be sent to Joseph Slocum, City Manager, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME, 04915, and email comment to citymanager@cityofbelfast.org. The proposed amendments can be inspected at the City Manager office in Belfast City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and on the City website; cityofbelfast.org. Questions regarding the Ordinance amendments should be directed to Joseph Slocum, City Manager, at 338-3370 x 110, or at citymanager@cityofbelfast.org.
The City Council of the City of Belfast, at its meeting of Tuesday, April 3, 2018, beginning at 7:00 pm or as soon as practical thereafter, in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall, shall conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 Businesses, Article VII, Section 351-357. The amendments the Council will consider at its meeting of April 3rd involve the Total Ban on use of Expanded Polystyrene Foam for all takeout food and beverage businesses Ordinance. The public is invited to attend the April 3rd Public Hearing and to offer comment. Comment also can be submitted in writing or via email by the date of the hearing. Written comment should be sent to Joseph Slocum, City Manager, City of Belfast, 131 Church St, Belfast, ME, 04915, and email comment to citymanager@cityofbelfast.org. The proposed amendments can be inspected at the City Manager office in Belfast City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and on the City website; cityofbelfast.org. Questions regarding the Ordinance amendments should be directed to Joseph Slocum, City Manager, at 338-3370 x 110, or at citymanager@cityofbelfast.org.
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 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 an application by Anthony Jacovino and Christina Delsanto d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class XI Spirituous, Vinous and Malt Liquor license. B. Request to approve a new application by Clinton & Susan Condon d/b/a Belfast bay Inn at 70-72 Main Street Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Bed & Breakfast (Class V) license, interior only. C. Request to approve an application by Belfast Breeze Inn, LLC located at 192 Northport Ave, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel Class l-A Spirituous, Vinous and Malt license. D. 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. E. Request to approve an 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. F. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for "A Night with Elton John" concert located at the United Farmers Market, 18 Spring Street, Belfast, Maine on April 7, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Discussion on the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Belfast. (Hurley and Paradis)
Second Reading and possible action on amendments to the Single Use Carry Out Bags Ordinance that would additionally prohibit the use of compostable and biodegradable bags.
Second Reading and possible action on amendments to the Total Ban on Polystyrene Foam Containers Ordinance.
Request from the newly formed Climate Change Committee for the Council to support and approve various priorities that the Committee has identified.
First Reading on amendments to chapter 74, buildings and building regulations regarding enforcement of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.
Additional Item
Request from the Police Chief, Michael McFadden, to appoint Colby J Levitt as a full-time Police Officer in the City of Belfast.
Request from the Police Chief, Michael McFadden, to appoint Rick Smith as the new School Resource Officer for the City of Belfast.
Request from the City's Director of Video Services, Ned Lightner, to consider the installation of an audio loop system in Belfast Council Chamber to help those who have hearing challenges.
Request from the Game Loft to celebrate their 20th anniversary with a parade event from the Armistice Bridge to the First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m.
Request from the Harbor Master, Kathy Pickering, for approval of additional Charter Vessel Contracts for 2018.
Request from the Harbor Master, Kathy Pickering, for approval to apply for a Small Harbor Improvement Grant to build floats.
Request from the City Treasurer, Theresa Butler, to open a new trust account to assist with clothing and fuel for the worthy poor.
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public
Communications
10M) Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 MRSA405(6)C. 13) Adjourn