In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on September 18, 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 Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
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 September 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (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 September 4, 2018 and Special City Council Meeting and Work Session of September 6, 2018.
Open to the public If you are here to speak to something ON THE AGENDA please let us know who you are and which item it is at this time. This helps us to include you in the discussion when that item is later reached on the agenda. If you are here to speak on an issue NOT ON THE AGENDA then please also come to the podium, identify who you are and which town you are from. The Council values your input and respectfully asks that comments be limited to 3 minutes. This is an opportunity for the Council to listen but not to respond in any kind of question and answer format. The Council will reflect on your comments and consider them for possible action at a later date.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda These items are usually voted on with a single motion. A. Request to approve an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior). C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group, Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private wedding rehearsal dinner located at Young's Lobster Pound, 2 Fairview St., Belfast, ME on September 8, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Sea Dog Brewing Company for a private wedding reception located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial St., Belfast, ME on September 22, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Presentation from the Planning Board and the Director of Code &Planning, regarding the Planning Boards adopted position statement on the Route 1 S. Business Park Zoning, adopted by the City Council on April 17, 2018.
Overview of the upcoming Public Hearings before the Council on September 25th and October 9th, regarding the Route 1 S. Business Park Zoning.
Request for Council to submit a letter to the DEP asking them to conduct a Public Hearing in Belfast on the Nordic Aquafarm application for a discharge permit for proposed discharges to the bay.
Request to have the City Council endorse a goal for Broadband Internet availability as recommended by the Broadband Committee and to schedule a future Work Session to explore the best path forward to meet this goal.
Informational update from City Planner, Sadie Lloyd, regarding proposed energy projects that the Council and the Energy Committee propose to make at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Front Street.
Further discussion by the Council for setting ground rules for City Council Meetings.
Recommendation from Police Chief, Mike McFadden, to fill certain vacancies at the Police Department.
Request to use eight parking spaces behind the Opera House from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 13th for a Holistic Life Fair.
Request to use the Armistice Bridge on Saturday, October 28th for a wedding ceremony expecting approximately 150 people.
Update on research on the propriety of displaying military service flags at the Harbor.
Discussion on terms and vacancies on the Planning Board.
First Reading on a proposal from the General Assistance Administrator, Jodie Stout, to adopt the new State maximum levels of assistance for people who file for General Assistance.
Request from the City Treasurer to sign the engagement letter for the City's financial auditor.
Additional Item
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
12) Communications 13) Adjourn
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on September 18, 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 Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
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 September 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (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 September 4, 2018 and Special City Council Meeting and Work Session of September 6, 2018.
Open to the public If you are here to speak to something ON THE AGENDA please let us know who you are and which item it is at this time. This helps us to include you in the discussion when that item is later reached on the agenda. If you are here to speak on an issue NOT ON THE AGENDA then please also come to the podium, identify who you are and which town you are from. The Council values your input and respectfully asks that comments be limited to 3 minutes. This is an opportunity for the Council to listen but not to respond in any kind of question and answer format. The Council will reflect on your comments and consider them for possible action at a later date.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda These items are usually voted on with a single motion. A. Request to approve an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior). C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group, Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private wedding rehearsal dinner located at Young's Lobster Pound, 2 Fairview St., Belfast, ME on September 8, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Sea Dog Brewing Company for a private wedding reception located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial St., Belfast, ME on September 22, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Presentation from the Planning Board and the Director of Code &Planning, regarding the Planning Boards adopted position statement on the Route 1 S. Business Park Zoning, adopted by the City Council on April 17, 2018.
Overview of the upcoming Public Hearings before the Council on September 25th and October 9th, regarding the Route 1 S. Business Park Zoning.
Request for Council to submit a letter to the DEP asking them to conduct a Public Hearing in Belfast on the Nordic Aquafarm application for a discharge permit for proposed discharges to the bay.
Request to have the City Council endorse a goal for Broadband Internet availability as recommended by the Broadband Committee and to schedule a future Work Session to explore the best path forward to meet this goal.
Informational update from City Planner, Sadie Lloyd, regarding proposed energy projects that the Council and the Energy Committee propose to make at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Front Street.
Further discussion by the Council for setting ground rules for City Council Meetings.
Recommendation from Police Chief, Mike McFadden, to fill certain vacancies at the Police Department.
Request to use eight parking spaces behind the Opera House from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 13th for a Holistic Life Fair.
Request to use the Armistice Bridge on Saturday, October 28th for a wedding ceremony expecting approximately 150 people.
Update on research on the propriety of displaying military service flags at the Harbor.
Discussion on terms and vacancies on the Planning Board.
First Reading on a proposal from the General Assistance Administrator, Jodie Stout, to adopt the new State maximum levels of assistance for people who file for General Assistance.
Request from the City Treasurer to sign the engagement letter for the City's financial auditor.
Additional Item
Signing of Council Orders
Open to the Public Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.
12) Communications 13) Adjourn