In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear a renewal application by Sarah Waldron & Seth Whited d/b/a Neighborhood at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) license, interior only.
1) Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Samantha Paradis; Councilors Mary Mortier, Neal Harkness, Eric Sanders, Michael Hurley and Paul Dean, City Manager Joseph Slocum, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Open to the public If you are here to speak, please come to the podium, identify yourself, and state your town of residence. 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.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda These items are usually voted on with a single motion A. Request to approve a renewal application by Sarah Waldron & Seth Whited d/b/a Neighborhood at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) license, interior only. B. Request by the Fire Chief to confirm John Goulet as a per-diem Paramedic for the Belfast Ambulance Service.
First Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances on Contract Rezoning for the former Pierce School property at 24 Church Street and the former Group Home Foundation property at 80 High Street.
Public Hearing on the First Reading of the proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances for Contract Rezoning for the former Pierce School property and the former Group Home Foundation property. This is a courtesy Public Hearing because we've had some public comments on the Pierce School project we want to give people an opportunity to weigh in early on these proposals.
C) Introduction on the Second Reading for amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, General Provisions, Chapter 82, Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding recommendations by the Belfast Planning Board to allow Medical Marijuana Facilities, including Caregiver Retail Stores in certain zoning and zoning districts. D) Public Hearing on the Second Reading for amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, General Provisions, Chapter 82, Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding recommendations by the Belfast Planning Board to allow Medical Marijuana Facilities, including Caregiver Retail Stores in certain zoning and zoning districts. E) Discussion and possible vote on the Second Reading for amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, General Provisions, Chapter 82, Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding recommendations by the Belfast Planning Board to allow Medical Marijuana Facilities, including Caregiver Retail Stores in certain zoning and zoning districts.
Request from Belfast Area Chapter Citizens' Climate Lobby for Council to support a resolution to enact a revenue neutral carbon tax and dividend.
Presentation from the Climate Committee and submission of their second report to the Council.
Request from the Mayor to support a resolution against offshore drilling along the Coast of Maine.
Consideration of the Harbor Advisory Committee recommendation on the amended submerged land lease application for Nordic Aquafarms.
Request from the Deputy Chief of Police, Gerry Lincoln, to hire a new part-time Patrol Officer.
Request from the City Treasurer, Theresa Butler, to approve the carry forward of certain budget lines from last Fiscal Year (2017-2018) to this Fiscal Year (2018-2019).
First Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Article 4, Description of Districts and Article 5, District Regulations.
Discussion on possible rules for use of the City supplied electric vehicle charging station.
Request from the City Manager for approval of the health insurance rates for the City for the calendar year 2019.
In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear a renewal application by Sarah Waldron & Seth Whited d/b/a Neighborhood at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) license, interior only.
1) Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Samantha Paradis; Councilors Mary Mortier, Neal Harkness, Eric Sanders, Michael Hurley and Paul Dean, City Manager Joseph Slocum, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Open to the public If you are here to speak, please come to the podium, identify yourself, and state your town of residence. 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.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda These items are usually voted on with a single motion A. Request to approve a renewal application by Sarah Waldron & Seth Whited d/b/a Neighborhood at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) license, interior only. B. Request by the Fire Chief to confirm John Goulet as a per-diem Paramedic for the Belfast Ambulance Service.
First Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances on Contract Rezoning for the former Pierce School property at 24 Church Street and the former Group Home Foundation property at 80 High Street.
Public Hearing on the First Reading of the proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances for Contract Rezoning for the former Pierce School property and the former Group Home Foundation property. This is a courtesy Public Hearing because we've had some public comments on the Pierce School project we want to give people an opportunity to weigh in early on these proposals.
C) Introduction on the Second Reading for amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, General Provisions, Chapter 82, Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding recommendations by the Belfast Planning Board to allow Medical Marijuana Facilities, including Caregiver Retail Stores in certain zoning and zoning districts. D) Public Hearing on the Second Reading for amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, General Provisions, Chapter 82, Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding recommendations by the Belfast Planning Board to allow Medical Marijuana Facilities, including Caregiver Retail Stores in certain zoning and zoning districts. E) Discussion and possible vote on the Second Reading for amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, General Provisions, Chapter 82, Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding recommendations by the Belfast Planning Board to allow Medical Marijuana Facilities, including Caregiver Retail Stores in certain zoning and zoning districts.
Request from Belfast Area Chapter Citizens' Climate Lobby for Council to support a resolution to enact a revenue neutral carbon tax and dividend.
Presentation from the Climate Committee and submission of their second report to the Council.
Request from the Mayor to support a resolution against offshore drilling along the Coast of Maine.
Consideration of the Harbor Advisory Committee recommendation on the amended submerged land lease application for Nordic Aquafarms.
Request from the Deputy Chief of Police, Gerry Lincoln, to hire a new part-time Patrol Officer.
Request from the City Treasurer, Theresa Butler, to approve the carry forward of certain budget lines from last Fiscal Year (2017-2018) to this Fiscal Year (2018-2019).
First Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Article 4, Description of Districts and Article 5, District Regulations.
Discussion on possible rules for use of the City supplied electric vehicle charging station.
Request from the City Manager for approval of the health insurance rates for the City for the calendar year 2019.