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 October 20, 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
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Request to schedule an interview for the Airport Advisory Committee.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a parade permit application by VFW Post 3108 to conduct a "Veterans Matter" parade/demonstration for Veteran's to walk from Waldo Ave. to the waterfront on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. B. Request to approve an application by Jo Jo Oliphant d/b/a Bell the Cat, Inc. located at 15 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) liquor license.
Business Update from the City Clerk on the upcoming Election.
Request from the Public Works Director to purchase a 12-yard dump body to replace a non-repairable one on a 2004 International.
Request from Habitat for Humanity to support waiving building permit and certificate of occupancy fees for the construction of their new retail facility located at 92 Belmont Avenue.
Council discussion on creating a City Ordinance to regulate the use of exploding targets in the City of Belfast.
Request from the Airport Manager to adjust City of Belfast ground lease rates.
Request to amend the carry forward request approved at the October 6, 2020 Regular Council Meeting.
Approval of the installation of a waterline at Wales Park at the Community Garden.
Communications
H) 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.
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of October 20, 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
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Request to schedule an interview for the Airport Advisory Committee.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a parade permit application by VFW Post 3108 to conduct a "Veterans Matter" parade/demonstration for Veteran's to walk from Waldo Ave. to the waterfront on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. B. Request to approve an application by Jo Jo Oliphant d/b/a Bell the Cat, Inc. located at 15 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine for a new Spirituous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) liquor license.
Business Update from the City Clerk on the upcoming Election.
Request from the Public Works Director to purchase a 12-yard dump body to replace a non-repairable one on a 2004 International.
Request from Habitat for Humanity to support waiving building permit and certificate of occupancy fees for the construction of their new retail facility located at 92 Belmont Avenue.
Council discussion on creating a City Ordinance to regulate the use of exploding targets in the City of Belfast.
Request from the Airport Manager to adjust City of Belfast ground lease rates.
Request to amend the carry forward request approved at the October 6, 2020 Regular Council Meeting.
Approval of the installation of a waterline at Wales Park at the Community Garden.
Communications
H) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 12) Adjourn