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
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of May 7, 2019.
Organization and Department Reports
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application for 6 coin operated machines for The Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub located at 37 Front Street, Belfast, ME. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Business After Hours event located at Bangor Savings Bank, 106 Main Street, Belfast on May 15, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Consideration of a First Reading of proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 58, Section 39, which would prohibit parking on ,the Western Side of Church Street between Anderson Street and Market Street.
Consideration of the First Reading of proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 58, Section 44, "Stop Signs" to make the intersection of Church Street and Market Street a four-way stop intersection.
Consideration of a First Reading of proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 58, Section 58-11.
Request from Parks and Recreation Director, Norm Poirier, to purchase a handicap lift for the public pool at City Park.
Presentation by Wayne Marshall, Director of Code and Planning, on a proposed Second Reading of a Contract Rezoning Agreement with Volunteers of America of Northern New England to redevelop the former Group Home Foundation property at 80 High Street.
Public Hearing on a proposed Second Reading of a Contract Rezoning Agreement with Volunteers of America Northern New England to redevelop the former Group Home Foundation property at 80 High Street.
Discussion and possible vote on a proposed Second Reading of a Contract Rezoning Agreement with Volunteers of America Northern New England to redevelop the former Group Home Foundation property at 80 High Street.
Discussion on Elections parking and accessibility.
Request from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, for authority to apply for a Connect ME planning grant to assist with Belfast Broadband planning efforts, supporting the Broadband committee's effort to bring high-speed Internet to every resident of the City of Belfast.
Further discussion on the treasurer's request to sell two parcels of tax foreclosed properties.
Signing of Council Orders
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.
12) Communications 13) Adjourn
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
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of May 7, 2019.
Organization and Department Reports
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application for 6 coin operated machines for The Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub located at 37 Front Street, Belfast, ME. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Business After Hours event located at Bangor Savings Bank, 106 Main Street, Belfast on May 15, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Consideration of a First Reading of proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 58, Section 39, which would prohibit parking on ,the Western Side of Church Street between Anderson Street and Market Street.
Consideration of the First Reading of proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 58, Section 44, "Stop Signs" to make the intersection of Church Street and Market Street a four-way stop intersection.
Consideration of a First Reading of proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 58, Section 58-11.
Request from Parks and Recreation Director, Norm Poirier, to purchase a handicap lift for the public pool at City Park.
Presentation by Wayne Marshall, Director of Code and Planning, on a proposed Second Reading of a Contract Rezoning Agreement with Volunteers of America of Northern New England to redevelop the former Group Home Foundation property at 80 High Street.
Public Hearing on a proposed Second Reading of a Contract Rezoning Agreement with Volunteers of America Northern New England to redevelop the former Group Home Foundation property at 80 High Street.
Discussion and possible vote on a proposed Second Reading of a Contract Rezoning Agreement with Volunteers of America Northern New England to redevelop the former Group Home Foundation property at 80 High Street.
Discussion on Elections parking and accessibility.
Request from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, for authority to apply for a Connect ME planning grant to assist with Belfast Broadband planning efforts, supporting the Broadband committee's effort to bring high-speed Internet to every resident of the City of Belfast.
Further discussion on the treasurer's request to sell two parcels of tax foreclosed properties.
Signing of Council Orders
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.
12) Communications 13) Adjourn