Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on November 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, via Zoom on a New application for a Victualer's License for Nathaniel Baer d/b/a Downshift Coffee LLC located at 39 Main 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 November 2, 2020.
Open to the public Members of the public who wish to submit announcements, questions or comment for the City Council can email public@citvofbelfastorq 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 an appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee.
Request to schedule an interview for the Pedestrian, Biking & Hiking Committee.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a New application for a Victualer's License for Nathaniel Baer d/b/a Downshift Coffee LLC located at 39 Main Street, Belfast, Maine.
Business First Reading on proposed City Ordinance to regulate the use of exploding targets in the City of Belfast.
Request from the Chief of Police to confirm Officer Lewis Dyer IV as a full-time Patrol Sergeant for the Belfast Police Department.
Request from the Chief of Police to promote K-9 Officer Travis Spencer to a Corporal rank.
Request from the Chief of Police to confirm Michael McFadden IV as a full-time Patrol Officer for the Belfast Police Department.
Discussion on Harbor Public Restrooms winter usage.
Request to begin the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for Airport Planning and Engineering Services.
Request from the Pedestrian, Biking and Hiking Committee to consider the development of a mountain bike trail at the Four Seasons Recreational Area (the old ski slope area) trail.
Request from the Parks and Recreation Director for consideration of approval of a modified Holiday on the Harbor event
Update on the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Discussion on adopting a Social Media Policy for the City of Belfast.
Request to expend up to $3,500 for improvements to the City of Belfast Council Chambers.
Additional Item
10L) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)C. 10M) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel 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 November 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, via Zoom on a New application for a Victualer's License for Nathaniel Baer d/b/a Downshift Coffee LLC located at 39 Main 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 November 2, 2020.
Open to the public Members of the public who wish to submit announcements, questions or comment for the City Council can email public@citvofbelfastorq 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 an appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee.
Request to schedule an interview for the Pedestrian, Biking & Hiking Committee.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a New application for a Victualer's License for Nathaniel Baer d/b/a Downshift Coffee LLC located at 39 Main Street, Belfast, Maine.
Business First Reading on proposed City Ordinance to regulate the use of exploding targets in the City of Belfast.
Request from the Chief of Police to confirm Officer Lewis Dyer IV as a full-time Patrol Sergeant for the Belfast Police Department.
Request from the Chief of Police to promote K-9 Officer Travis Spencer to a Corporal rank.
Request from the Chief of Police to confirm Michael McFadden IV as a full-time Patrol Officer for the Belfast Police Department.
Discussion on Harbor Public Restrooms winter usage.
Request to begin the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for Airport Planning and Engineering Services.
Request from the Pedestrian, Biking and Hiking Committee to consider the development of a mountain bike trail at the Four Seasons Recreational Area (the old ski slope area) trail.
Request from the Parks and Recreation Director for consideration of approval of a modified Holiday on the Harbor event
Update on the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Discussion on adopting a Social Media Policy for the City of Belfast.
Request to expend up to $3,500 for improvements to the City of Belfast Council Chambers.
Additional Item
10L) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)C. 10M) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)C. 12) Adjourn