Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, via Zoom on a renewal application for a Victualer's License for James Roberts d/b/a Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street Belfast, Maine.
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.
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of August 4, 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 . Consideration of committee appointment interviews.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports A. Update from the Climate Crisis Committee
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request from the Fire Chief to confirm Brian Walker as a paid per call Ambulance attendant for the Belfast Ambulance Service. B. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Waldo County YMCA for use of the Walsh Softball Field from August 16th to October 4th to organize an adult softball league. C. Request to approve a renewal application for a Victualer's License for James Roberts d/b/a Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street Belfast, Maine. D. Request to approve a renewal application by Satori Belfast LLC located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant (Class l-IV) license, interior only. E. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by James Crothers d/b/a Za'spresso located at 100 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2020.
Request to adopt of the commitment of property taxes and set the Mill Rate for the 2020 - 2021 fiscal year.
Update from the City Clerk regarding the November 3, 2020 Election.
Presentation from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
Public Hearing regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
Discussion and possible approval of an extension of the downtown "Curbside Belfast."
Request from Cemetery Superintendent, Steve Boguen, to expend up to $2,500.00 from the Cemetery Equipment Reserve Account (630-537) to pay for a new motor and labor to install on the departments 2012 Toro Zero Turn Mower.
Request to expend up to $1,000.00 for engineering estimates associated with the Sawn Lake Ave. shoulder improvements from the Swan Lake Ave. Shoulder Account (720-881).
Request to expend up to $1,000.00 to purchase an iPad to be utilized for the Project Canopy Tree Inventory Grant.
Consideration of ballot for membership on Waldo County Budget Committee.
Request to accept funding of $44,763.00 from the Keep ME Healthy 2020 Municipal COVID-19 Awareness Campaign.
Communications
L) Request to go into Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C. M) Request to go into Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C. 12) Adjourn
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, via Zoom on a renewal application for a Victualer's License for James Roberts d/b/a Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street Belfast, Maine.
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.
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of August 4, 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 . Consideration of committee appointment interviews.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports A. Update from the Climate Crisis Committee
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request from the Fire Chief to confirm Brian Walker as a paid per call Ambulance attendant for the Belfast Ambulance Service. B. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Waldo County YMCA for use of the Walsh Softball Field from August 16th to October 4th to organize an adult softball league. C. Request to approve a renewal application for a Victualer's License for James Roberts d/b/a Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street Belfast, Maine. D. Request to approve a renewal application by Satori Belfast LLC located at 108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant (Class l-IV) license, interior only. E. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by James Crothers d/b/a Za'spresso located at 100 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2020.
Request to adopt of the commitment of property taxes and set the Mill Rate for the 2020 - 2021 fiscal year.
Update from the City Clerk regarding the November 3, 2020 Election.
Presentation from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
Public Hearing regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
Discussion and possible approval of an extension of the downtown "Curbside Belfast."
Request from Cemetery Superintendent, Steve Boguen, to expend up to $2,500.00 from the Cemetery Equipment Reserve Account (630-537) to pay for a new motor and labor to install on the departments 2012 Toro Zero Turn Mower.
Request to expend up to $1,000.00 for engineering estimates associated with the Sawn Lake Ave. shoulder improvements from the Swan Lake Ave. Shoulder Account (720-881).
Request to expend up to $1,000.00 to purchase an iPad to be utilized for the Project Canopy Tree Inventory Grant.
Consideration of ballot for membership on Waldo County Budget Committee.
Request to accept funding of $44,763.00 from the Keep ME Healthy 2020 Municipal COVID-19 Awareness Campaign.
Communications
L) Request to go into Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C. M) Request to go into Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C. 12) Adjourn