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. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of February 16, 2021
Open to the public Members of the public who wish to submit announcements, questions or comment for the City Council can email public(5),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. If you do not plan to speak at open to the public you can stream the meeting on the City website www.citvofbelfast.org, watch live on BEL TV channel 7 or channel 1303, or listen on Belfast Community Radio WBFY 100.9.
Organization and Department Reports Update from City Manager's Office
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Delvinos Grill & Pasta House for the Belfast Ice Festival event located outside at 48 Main Street, Belfast, ME on February 25th, 26th and 27th, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Business A) Presentation on the proposed updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan.
Public Hearing on the proposed updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion and possible action on the proposed updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan.
First Reading on proposed Ordinance amendments to Chapter 34 Miscellaneous Offenses, Article II Noise and Public Conduct, Section 34-31 Findings; purpose of article.
Presentation from Wastewater Superintendent on funding requests for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project and for the improved dechlorination building project.
Request to approve a plan for disbursement of reimbursement funds for training from the Old Town Police Department.
Update from the Parks & Recreation Director on Browntail Moths.
Facility Use Request from the Belfast Garden Club for use of the Boathouse and Steamboat Landing Parking for the 2021 Plant Sale on June 5, 2021 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Request from the Fire Chief to enter into a 2021 Waldo County Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement.
Request from the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the submission of a letter of intent to the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant Program.
Request from the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the submission of a letter of intent to the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Grant Program.
New Facility Use Request by Stanley Chevrolet Buick for use of City property near the Armistice Bridge for the Floral Heart Project/COVID-19 Victim Memorial on March 1st-March 3rd, 2021
Request from the City Manager and Our Town Belfast to extend Curbside Belfast from Monday, March 1st through Monday, May 24th, 2021
Request from the City Treasurer to deposit funds received from CMP into the City's Energy Savings Capital Reserve Account.
Communications
O) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel Matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C. 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. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of February 16, 2021
Open to the public Members of the public who wish to submit announcements, questions or comment for the City Council can email public(5),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. If you do not plan to speak at open to the public you can stream the meeting on the City website www.citvofbelfast.org, watch live on BEL TV channel 7 or channel 1303, or listen on Belfast Community Radio WBFY 100.9.
Organization and Department Reports Update from City Manager's Office
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Delvinos Grill & Pasta House for the Belfast Ice Festival event located outside at 48 Main Street, Belfast, ME on February 25th, 26th and 27th, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Business A) Presentation on the proposed updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan.
Public Hearing on the proposed updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion and possible action on the proposed updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan.
First Reading on proposed Ordinance amendments to Chapter 34 Miscellaneous Offenses, Article II Noise and Public Conduct, Section 34-31 Findings; purpose of article.
Presentation from Wastewater Superintendent on funding requests for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project and for the improved dechlorination building project.
Request to approve a plan for disbursement of reimbursement funds for training from the Old Town Police Department.
Update from the Parks & Recreation Director on Browntail Moths.
Facility Use Request from the Belfast Garden Club for use of the Boathouse and Steamboat Landing Parking for the 2021 Plant Sale on June 5, 2021 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Request from the Fire Chief to enter into a 2021 Waldo County Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement.
Request from the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the submission of a letter of intent to the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant Program.
Request from the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the submission of a letter of intent to the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Grant Program.
New Facility Use Request by Stanley Chevrolet Buick for use of City property near the Armistice Bridge for the Floral Heart Project/COVID-19 Victim Memorial on March 1st-March 3rd, 2021
Request from the City Manager and Our Town Belfast to extend Curbside Belfast from Monday, March 1st through Monday, May 24th, 2021
Request from the City Treasurer to deposit funds received from CMP into the City's Energy Savings Capital Reserve Account.
Communications
O) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel Matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C. 12) Adjourn