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 Siocum, 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.
Organization and Department Reports • Update from Belfast Creative Coalition. • Update from the Code & Planning Department regarding upcoming Planning Board meetings on Nordic Aquafarm's Permit Applications and new Code & Planning Office hours.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Maine Woodlands Fundraiser located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME on July 24, 2019. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Mathews Brothers Meeting located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME on July 17, 2019.
Business Public Hearing on proposed changes to City Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 50-39, "Specific Restrictions", which would prohibit parking on the western side of Church Street, between Anderson and Market streets, except for two marked spaces between the intersection of Market Street and the exit from the State courthouse parking lot.
Second Reading on proposed changes to City Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 50- 39, "Specific Restrictions", which would prohibit parking on the western side of Church Street, between Anderson and Market streets, except for two marked spaces between the intersection of Market Street and the exit from the state courthouse parking lot.
Public Hearing on proposed changes to City Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 58-40, "Time limits for individual parking spaces", that would limit the amount of time to park at 4 marked parking spots on Church Street between its intersection of Market and Anderson Streets.
Second Reading on proposed changes to City Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 58- 40, "Time limits for individual parking spaces", that would limit the amount of time to park at 4 marked parking spots on Church Street between its intersection of Market and Anderson Streets.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-131 through 50-139, which would impose restrictions on the use of the Bridge Street Parking Lot.
Second Reading on proposed amendments to the City Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-131 through 50-139, which would impose restrictions on the use of the Bridge Street Parking Lot.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 58-44, that would create 4 way stop signs at intersections of Church and Miller Streets as well as Miller Street and Congress Street.
Second Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 58-44, that would create 4 way stop signs at intersections of Church and Miller Streets as well as Miller Street and Congress Street.
First Reading on proposed changes to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 10, Article II, "Animals" .Section 10-35, 32 (b) and 32 (c), requiring all dogs to be on leashes at all times on all City property including Parks, streets, sidewalks, trails, facilities, etc.
First Reading on proposed changes to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-146 through 50-151, Regulations that apply to all City Property.
First Reading on proposed changes to the Code of Ordinance Chapter 58, Section 58-40, "Time limits for individual parking spaces", that would limit the amount of time to park in all parking spaces at the western end of the Armistice Bridge to three hour parking.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, "Marine Activities", Section 30 - 169, design standards.
Discussion and possible action on proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, "Marine Activities", Section 30 - 169, design standards.
Request to settle the amount of taxes owed with the existing Tax Collector who is retiring on August 2nd.
Request from City Treasurer, Theresa Butler, for signatures to engage C.H. Door & Company to perform the annual audit of the City's finances.
Discussion with the City Clerk on possible relocation of the polling place at the Boathouse.
Discussion with the City Clerk, Amy Flood, on further efforts to fill vacancies on City committees.
Request from City Treasurer, Theresa Butler, to transfer annually collected cemetery funds to the trust for perpetual care.
Request from the Director of Public Works, Bob Richards, to accept the bids for road salt and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request from the Director of Public Works, Bob Richards, to accept the bids for diesel fuel and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request from the Director of Public Works, Bob Richards, to accept the bids for winter road sand and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request from the Little River Church to use Steamboat Landing on August 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for an organized kite flying activity.
Request from the American Traveling Morris Dance Group to perform at various locations on City property, from August 12th to August 18th.
Request from the Parks and Recreation department to spend up to $10,000 from the Parks Capital Reserve to purchase equipment storage for the department.
Request from the City Manager for authorization to spend up to $59,000 to purchase a six mobile lift system for the new Public Works Facility as part of the project.
Consideration of draft findings of fact on an application for Contract Rezoning from Paul Naron for seven and 15 Front St.
Request from the City Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, to consider entering into a boundary line agreement with the owner of the County Copy building on Main Street.
Request from the Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, for authorization for the Department to spend up to $6000 from the Department's Capital Equipment Reserve to enable the department to purchase office equipment.
Request from the Police Department to accept criminal forfeiture funds in the amount of $1,915.
Request from the Public Works Director for permission to sell two used oil burning furnaces that are currently located at the Public Works Facility for $2500.
Request from the Public Works Director, Bob Richards, to accept paving bids and to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder.
Update from City Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, on the development of a market survey analysis for various properties in the City.
Request the City Manager to use Reserve funds towards the lease of a new copier for the City Manager Officer.
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.
Request from the City Manager to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to 1MRSA 405 (6) A.
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 Siocum, 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.
Organization and Department Reports • Update from Belfast Creative Coalition. • Update from the Code & Planning Department regarding upcoming Planning Board meetings on Nordic Aquafarm's Permit Applications and new Code & Planning Office hours.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Maine Woodlands Fundraiser located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME on July 24, 2019. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Mathews Brothers Meeting located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME on July 17, 2019.
Business Public Hearing on proposed changes to City Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 50-39, "Specific Restrictions", which would prohibit parking on the western side of Church Street, between Anderson and Market streets, except for two marked spaces between the intersection of Market Street and the exit from the State courthouse parking lot.
Second Reading on proposed changes to City Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 50- 39, "Specific Restrictions", which would prohibit parking on the western side of Church Street, between Anderson and Market streets, except for two marked spaces between the intersection of Market Street and the exit from the state courthouse parking lot.
Public Hearing on proposed changes to City Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 58-40, "Time limits for individual parking spaces", that would limit the amount of time to park at 4 marked parking spots on Church Street between its intersection of Market and Anderson Streets.
Second Reading on proposed changes to City Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 58- 40, "Time limits for individual parking spaces", that would limit the amount of time to park at 4 marked parking spots on Church Street between its intersection of Market and Anderson Streets.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-131 through 50-139, which would impose restrictions on the use of the Bridge Street Parking Lot.
Second Reading on proposed amendments to the City Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-131 through 50-139, which would impose restrictions on the use of the Bridge Street Parking Lot.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 58-44, that would create 4 way stop signs at intersections of Church and Miller Streets as well as Miller Street and Congress Street.
Second Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 58, Section 58-44, that would create 4 way stop signs at intersections of Church and Miller Streets as well as Miller Street and Congress Street.
First Reading on proposed changes to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 10, Article II, "Animals" .Section 10-35, 32 (b) and 32 (c), requiring all dogs to be on leashes at all times on all City property including Parks, streets, sidewalks, trails, facilities, etc.
First Reading on proposed changes to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-146 through 50-151, Regulations that apply to all City Property.
First Reading on proposed changes to the Code of Ordinance Chapter 58, Section 58-40, "Time limits for individual parking spaces", that would limit the amount of time to park in all parking spaces at the western end of the Armistice Bridge to three hour parking.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, "Marine Activities", Section 30 - 169, design standards.
Discussion and possible action on proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, "Marine Activities", Section 30 - 169, design standards.
Request to settle the amount of taxes owed with the existing Tax Collector who is retiring on August 2nd.
Request from City Treasurer, Theresa Butler, for signatures to engage C.H. Door & Company to perform the annual audit of the City's finances.
Discussion with the City Clerk on possible relocation of the polling place at the Boathouse.
Discussion with the City Clerk, Amy Flood, on further efforts to fill vacancies on City committees.
Request from City Treasurer, Theresa Butler, to transfer annually collected cemetery funds to the trust for perpetual care.
Request from the Director of Public Works, Bob Richards, to accept the bids for road salt and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request from the Director of Public Works, Bob Richards, to accept the bids for diesel fuel and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request from the Director of Public Works, Bob Richards, to accept the bids for winter road sand and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request from the Little River Church to use Steamboat Landing on August 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for an organized kite flying activity.
Request from the American Traveling Morris Dance Group to perform at various locations on City property, from August 12th to August 18th.
Request from the Parks and Recreation department to spend up to $10,000 from the Parks Capital Reserve to purchase equipment storage for the department.
Request from the City Manager for authorization to spend up to $59,000 to purchase a six mobile lift system for the new Public Works Facility as part of the project.
Consideration of draft findings of fact on an application for Contract Rezoning from Paul Naron for seven and 15 Front St.
Request from the City Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, to consider entering into a boundary line agreement with the owner of the County Copy building on Main Street.
Request from the Director of Code and Planning, Wayne Marshall, for authorization for the Department to spend up to $6000 from the Department's Capital Equipment Reserve to enable the department to purchase office equipment.
Request from the Police Department to accept criminal forfeiture funds in the amount of $1,915.
Request from the Public Works Director for permission to sell two used oil burning furnaces that are currently located at the Public Works Facility for $2500.
Request from the Public Works Director, Bob Richards, to accept paving bids and to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder.
Update from City Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, on the development of a market survey analysis for various properties in the City.
Request the City Manager to use Reserve funds towards the lease of a new copier for the City Manager Officer.
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.
Request from the City Manager to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to 1MRSA 405 (6) A.