In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on July 17, 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 American Cruise Lines, Inc. d/b/a w/the following vessels - American Star, Independence and American Constitution docked at the Belfast Harbor Pier, Belfast Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Public Service, Class I liquor license.
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
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications • Recognition of two volunteers for the Belfast Soup Kitchen. • Acknowledgement of receipt of an American Flag flown in the Arab Emirates in honor of the City of Belfast as part of Operation "Inherent Resolve" representing the commitment of the Men and Women of the Armed forces.
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Consideration of Library Board of Trustees appointments.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by American Cruise Lines, Inc. d/b/a w/the following vessels - American Star, Independence and American Constitution docked at the Belfast Harbor Pier, Belfast Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Public Service, Class I liquor license. B. Request to approve an application for 2 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 application for 3 coin operated machines for Bowen's Tavern LLC d/b/a Bowen's Tavern located at 181 Waterville Road, Belfast, ME. D. Request to approve a twelve-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Cribbaqe) for the Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a The Front Street Pub for the Maine Celtic Celebration located at the Belfast Commons from July 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. to July 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. F. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a The Front Street Pub for the EBS Customer Appreciation event located on The Yankee (boat cruise) in the Belfast Harbor on July 17, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. G. Request to approve an on premise extension of liquor license for 3 J's and AG Inc d/b/a Darby's Restaurant located at 155 High Street, Belfast to extend their license to the sidewalk in front of their building (roped off) for the Annual Our Town Belfast Street Party on August 6, 2018.
First Reading on proposed amendments to Chapter 58, Traffic and Vehicles, regarding changes to parking on Spring Street.
Further discussion and possible action on possibly banning parking in areas that have designated bike lanes.
Request from the Harbor Master, Kathy Pickering, to consider providing additional funds to replace the launch ramp planks and to award the bid to the only bidder.
First Reading on a request for the City to amend the City's Traffic Ordinance to allow for the installation of speed reduction devices such as a speed table on Mill Lane.
Update from City Director of Code & Planning, Wayne Marshall, regarding the City's Moratorium on the distribution of marijuana in the City of Belfast
Request for authorization for the Treasurer to transfer the perpetual care portion of the Cemetery lot sales for fiscal year 2017-2018 to the Cemetery Trust Fund.
Request from Parks and Recreation Director, Norm Poirier, to confirm a source of funding to purchase downtown benches.
Request from the City Manager for the Council to approve the essential lease terms proposed with Penobscot McCrum to secure access across their property to connect the Harbor Walk to the Rail Trail.
Request from the City Manager to vote for candidates for the Maine Municipal Legislative Policy Committee.
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Q) Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) E. 13) Adjourn
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on July 17, 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 American Cruise Lines, Inc. d/b/a w/the following vessels - American Star, Independence and American Constitution docked at the Belfast Harbor Pier, Belfast Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Public Service, Class I liquor license.
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
Open to the public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Communications • Recognition of two volunteers for the Belfast Soup Kitchen. • Acknowledgement of receipt of an American Flag flown in the Arab Emirates in honor of the City of Belfast as part of Operation "Inherent Resolve" representing the commitment of the Men and Women of the Armed forces.
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Consideration of Library Board of Trustees appointments.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by American Cruise Lines, Inc. d/b/a w/the following vessels - American Star, Independence and American Constitution docked at the Belfast Harbor Pier, Belfast Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Public Service, Class I liquor license. B. Request to approve an application for 2 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 application for 3 coin operated machines for Bowen's Tavern LLC d/b/a Bowen's Tavern located at 181 Waterville Road, Belfast, ME. D. Request to approve a twelve-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Cribbaqe) for the Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a The Front Street Pub for the Maine Celtic Celebration located at the Belfast Commons from July 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. to July 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. F. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a The Front Street Pub for the EBS Customer Appreciation event located on The Yankee (boat cruise) in the Belfast Harbor on July 17, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. G. Request to approve an on premise extension of liquor license for 3 J's and AG Inc d/b/a Darby's Restaurant located at 155 High Street, Belfast to extend their license to the sidewalk in front of their building (roped off) for the Annual Our Town Belfast Street Party on August 6, 2018.
First Reading on proposed amendments to Chapter 58, Traffic and Vehicles, regarding changes to parking on Spring Street.
Further discussion and possible action on possibly banning parking in areas that have designated bike lanes.
Request from the Harbor Master, Kathy Pickering, to consider providing additional funds to replace the launch ramp planks and to award the bid to the only bidder.
First Reading on a request for the City to amend the City's Traffic Ordinance to allow for the installation of speed reduction devices such as a speed table on Mill Lane.
Update from City Director of Code & Planning, Wayne Marshall, regarding the City's Moratorium on the distribution of marijuana in the City of Belfast
Request for authorization for the Treasurer to transfer the perpetual care portion of the Cemetery lot sales for fiscal year 2017-2018 to the Cemetery Trust Fund.
Request from Parks and Recreation Director, Norm Poirier, to confirm a source of funding to purchase downtown benches.
Request from the City Manager for the Council to approve the essential lease terms proposed with Penobscot McCrum to secure access across their property to connect the Harbor Walk to the Rail Trail.
Request from the City Manager to vote for candidates for the Maine Municipal Legislative Policy Committee.
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
Q) Request to go into Executive Session to discuss a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) E. 13) Adjourn