1) Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Eric Sanders; Councilors Mary Mortier, Neal Harkness, Brenda Bonneville, Michael Hurley and Paul Dean, City Manager Erin Herbig, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman.
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of June 16, 2020, Special Council Meeting of June 23, 2020, Special Council Meeting of June 29, 2020 and Special Council Meeting of June 30, 2020.
Open to the public Members of the public who wish to submit announcements, questions or comment for the City Council can email public@cityofbelfast.org or mail to City of Belfast, 131 Church Street, Belfast, ME 04915. We ask that you include your name and residence as comments will be included as part of the public record, and that all comments be sent prior to the date and time of the meeting, with a deadline of noon the day of the meeting. Please see the City website for how best to observe remotely for all other meetings. The City Council will also be utilizing the Zoom Webinar feature to allow for public input by allowing for virtual participation. There will be a website address that will serve as the link to the Zoom meeting and will be on the City website in advance of the meeting. There will also be a phone number next to the website address that will enable someone to participate, even if they are experiencing technical difficulties. There is no requirement to register for Webinars. The Chat function will be disabled. The public will be allowed to speak at the meeting, but only during the public comment period. When it is time for the person to have their opportunity to speak, the host will accept them into the meeting. The public will only have access to audio. Video uses large amounts of bandwidth, and City Staff feels it is best to be proactive with these technical issues.
Organization and Department Reports Update from the City Clerk on the July 14, 2020 Primary/Special Referendum Election. Update from the City Manager on a second listening session on work force housing at 115 Congress Street.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Bruce Chamberlain d/b/a Stone Fox Farm Creamery located at 15 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2020. B. Request from the City Clerk to have Council approve the Election Warrant for the RSU # 71 budget referendum to be held on July 14, 2020. C. Request to approve a CMP pole permit for two new poles located on Belmont Ave. D. Request to approve a Facility Use Request by Coastal Mountain Land Trust and Journey to Health to conduct a program, Flexible 5K Training, on Tuesday mornings July 14, August 11 and September8, all 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. on the Belfast Rail Trail.
Request to approve a Facility Use Request by Ando Anderson to conduct Belfast Summer Nights, on Thursday, July 9th and two additional dates to be determined starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Belfast Armistice Bridge.
Business Request from the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, Jon Carman, to accept, award bids and allocate funding for the Miller, Charles & Franklin Streets Sewer Improvement Projects and the MDOT Route 1 Goose River Bridge Box Culvert Project.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize Developers Collaborative to submit a Multifamily Housing 2020-2021 Financing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Pre-Application to the Maine State Housing Authority, and to enter into an option agreement with Developers Collaborative for the City-owned parcel located at 115 Congress Street.
Request from the Transfer Station Manager, Mike McFadden, to accept and award the bids for the water filtration system for a property located near the old landfill.
First Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 102, Zoning, regarding front structure setback requires for certain properties located in the Residential 1, 2 and 3 Zoning Districts.
Further discussion on creating a City Policy for Browntail Moth infestation in Belfast and to apply for the Public Health Nuisance declaration.
Request to accept funding from various Federal and State funding opportunities for municipal COVID-19 assistance.
10I) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 10J) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 12) Adjourn
1) Call to order 2) Roll call: Mayor Eric Sanders; Councilors Mary Mortier, Neal Harkness, Brenda Bonneville, Michael Hurley and Paul Dean, City Manager Erin Herbig, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman.
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of June 16, 2020, Special Council Meeting of June 23, 2020, Special Council Meeting of June 29, 2020 and Special Council Meeting of June 30, 2020.
Open to the public Members of the public who wish to submit announcements, questions or comment for the City Council can email public@cityofbelfast.org or mail to City of Belfast, 131 Church Street, Belfast, ME 04915. We ask that you include your name and residence as comments will be included as part of the public record, and that all comments be sent prior to the date and time of the meeting, with a deadline of noon the day of the meeting. Please see the City website for how best to observe remotely for all other meetings. The City Council will also be utilizing the Zoom Webinar feature to allow for public input by allowing for virtual participation. There will be a website address that will serve as the link to the Zoom meeting and will be on the City website in advance of the meeting. There will also be a phone number next to the website address that will enable someone to participate, even if they are experiencing technical difficulties. There is no requirement to register for Webinars. The Chat function will be disabled. The public will be allowed to speak at the meeting, but only during the public comment period. When it is time for the person to have their opportunity to speak, the host will accept them into the meeting. The public will only have access to audio. Video uses large amounts of bandwidth, and City Staff feels it is best to be proactive with these technical issues.
Organization and Department Reports Update from the City Clerk on the July 14, 2020 Primary/Special Referendum Election. Update from the City Manager on a second listening session on work force housing at 115 Congress Street.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Bruce Chamberlain d/b/a Stone Fox Farm Creamery located at 15 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2020. B. Request from the City Clerk to have Council approve the Election Warrant for the RSU # 71 budget referendum to be held on July 14, 2020. C. Request to approve a CMP pole permit for two new poles located on Belmont Ave. D. Request to approve a Facility Use Request by Coastal Mountain Land Trust and Journey to Health to conduct a program, Flexible 5K Training, on Tuesday mornings July 14, August 11 and September8, all 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. on the Belfast Rail Trail.
Request to approve a Facility Use Request by Ando Anderson to conduct Belfast Summer Nights, on Thursday, July 9th and two additional dates to be determined starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Belfast Armistice Bridge.
Business Request from the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, Jon Carman, to accept, award bids and allocate funding for the Miller, Charles & Franklin Streets Sewer Improvement Projects and the MDOT Route 1 Goose River Bridge Box Culvert Project.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize Developers Collaborative to submit a Multifamily Housing 2020-2021 Financing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Pre-Application to the Maine State Housing Authority, and to enter into an option agreement with Developers Collaborative for the City-owned parcel located at 115 Congress Street.
Request from the Transfer Station Manager, Mike McFadden, to accept and award the bids for the water filtration system for a property located near the old landfill.
First Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 102, Zoning, regarding front structure setback requires for certain properties located in the Residential 1, 2 and 3 Zoning Districts.
Further discussion on creating a City Policy for Browntail Moth infestation in Belfast and to apply for the Public Health Nuisance declaration.
Request to accept funding from various Federal and State funding opportunities for municipal COVID-19 assistance.
10I) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 10J) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 12) Adjourn