Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held via Zoom on September 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 d/b/s American Legion for live music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
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 18, 2020.
Open to the public Members of the public who wish to submit announcements, questions or comment for the City Council can email public@citvofbelfast.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.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports Consideration of committee appointments
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 d/b/s American Legion for live music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. B. Request to approve an application by American Legion Post 43 (Frank D Hazeltine), located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Club Class liquor license. C. Request to approve an application by Tall Pine Healthcare Inc. d/b/a The Residence at Tall Pines located at 24 Martin Lane, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Other (Assisted Living) Class liquor license, interior only. D. Request to approve an application by The Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub, located at 37B Front Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior fenced in deck. E. Request to approve a CMP pole permit for one new pole located on Charles Street. F. Request to approve a Facility Use application by Gordon Thayer representing the Little River Church to sponsor the annual Day of Kite Flying on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Steamboat Landing Park.
Request from the Fire Chief to confirm David Walsh as a full-time Paramedic for the Belfast Ambulance Department.
Request from the Fire Chief to confirm Violet Zerbe to be a full-time EMT/Firefighter for the Belfast Ambulance/Fire Department.
Request from CMP to relocate a CMP pole on Church Street.
First Reading on proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 90, Site Plan, and minor amendments to Chapter 66, General Provisions (Definitions) and Chapter 84, Subdivisions, regarding the regulation of multi-family housing.
Request from Waterfall Arts for the City Council to waive the City Site Plan review fee for Planning Board review of an upcoming permit application.
Authority to engage the services of Olver Associates, Inc. to evaluate the City sewer system, including the Wastewater Treatment Plant, with respect to sea level rise.
Request to authorize the creation of a Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant, and to approve a membership slate for that committee.
Request to authorize the creation of a Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Public Service Grant and to approve a membership slate for that committee.
Request to approve a 1 year lease agreement for the City owned house located at 54 Crocker Rd.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee for Council consideration of a draft letter to be submitted to the Maine Climate Council on behalf of the City.
Communications
10K) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)C. 10L) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 10M) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) E. 10N) Request to go into an Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A 405 (6) C. 12) Adjourn
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held via Zoom on September 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 d/b/s American Legion for live music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only.
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 18, 2020.
Open to the public Members of the public who wish to submit announcements, questions or comment for the City Council can email public@citvofbelfast.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.
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports Consideration of committee appointments
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 d/b/s American Legion for live music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. B. Request to approve an application by American Legion Post 43 (Frank D Hazeltine), located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Club Class liquor license. C. Request to approve an application by Tall Pine Healthcare Inc. d/b/a The Residence at Tall Pines located at 24 Martin Lane, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Other (Assisted Living) Class liquor license, interior only. D. Request to approve an application by The Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub, located at 37B Front Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior fenced in deck. E. Request to approve a CMP pole permit for one new pole located on Charles Street. F. Request to approve a Facility Use application by Gordon Thayer representing the Little River Church to sponsor the annual Day of Kite Flying on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Steamboat Landing Park.
Request from the Fire Chief to confirm David Walsh as a full-time Paramedic for the Belfast Ambulance Department.
Request from the Fire Chief to confirm Violet Zerbe to be a full-time EMT/Firefighter for the Belfast Ambulance/Fire Department.
Request from CMP to relocate a CMP pole on Church Street.
First Reading on proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 90, Site Plan, and minor amendments to Chapter 66, General Provisions (Definitions) and Chapter 84, Subdivisions, regarding the regulation of multi-family housing.
Request from Waterfall Arts for the City Council to waive the City Site Plan review fee for Planning Board review of an upcoming permit application.
Authority to engage the services of Olver Associates, Inc. to evaluate the City sewer system, including the Wastewater Treatment Plant, with respect to sea level rise.
Request to authorize the creation of a Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant, and to approve a membership slate for that committee.
Request to authorize the creation of a Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Public Service Grant and to approve a membership slate for that committee.
Request to approve a 1 year lease agreement for the City owned house located at 54 Crocker Rd.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee for Council consideration of a draft letter to be submitted to the Maine Climate Council on behalf of the City.
Communications
10K) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)C. 10L) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 10M) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) E. 10N) Request to go into an Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A 405 (6) C. 12) Adjourn