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.
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of March 16, 2021 and Special City Council Meeting and Work Session of March 30, 2021.
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. 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.
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Consideration of committee appointment to the Comprehensive Planning Committee.
A. Request to approve an application for Lawrence and Sandra Moses, d/b/a Dockside Family Restaurant, located at 30 Main Street, for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve a renewal Lunch Wagon License permit application by Sadie Samuels d/b/a Must Be Nice Lobster Company located at 7 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2021. C. Request to approve an extension of liquor license on premise permit for Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Company located at 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, Maine to use the outdoor space as the beer garden while renovating the building.
Consideration of a recommendation from the Poet Laureate Search Committee to name a new Poet Laureate.
Request from the Library Director to appoint Pam McKeen as the part-time Library Assistant for the Belfast Free Library.
Presentation on an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Community Enterprise Grant, the purpose of the grant application is to capitalize a business facade grant program.
Public Hearing on an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Community Enterprise Grant, the purpose of the grant application is to capitalize a business fagade grant program.
Presentation on an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Community Enterprise Grant, the purpose of the grant application is to capitalize a business facade grant program.
Discussion and possible action on an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Community Enterprise Grant, the purpose of the grant application is to capitalize a business fagade grant program.
Discussion on Walking Accessibility for seniors and those who are physically challenged in the City of Belfast.
Request from the Public Works Director to purchase a four-post vehicle lift, rolling jacks and combo tire changer/wheel balance for the Public Works Facility.
Request from the Harbor Master for funding to replace the Armistice Bridge expansion joint seals.
Request from the Harbor Master to approve Charter Vessel and Commercial Contracts for the 2021 season.
Facility Use Request from the Belfast Maskers for use of Court Street, between Miller and Spring Streets, for outdoor Spring performances.
Facility Use Request from Keeping Belfast Beautiful for use of the parking lot between Front Street Pub and Front Street Shipyard on May 7th through May 9th.
Request to approve the renewal of the City Park concessions with Belfast Shaved Ice for the 2021 season.
Request from the Belfast Garden Club to create a memorial in Wales Park in memory of Ann Mullen.
Request from the City Assessor for additional funding for a part-time Lister position within the Assessor's Office.
Request from the Director of Code and Planning and the City Manager to implement the 2021 Curbside Belfast (Phase III) program on May 1, 2021
Request from the City Treasurer to release the income funds from the Carolyn Crosby Trust Fund to the Belfast Area High School.
Request from the City Manager for a single Council member's signature for the annual auditors Management Representation Letter.
X) 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.
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of March 16, 2021 and Special City Council Meeting and Work Session of March 30, 2021.
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. 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.
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Consideration of committee appointment to the Comprehensive Planning Committee.
A. Request to approve an application for Lawrence and Sandra Moses, d/b/a Dockside Family Restaurant, located at 30 Main Street, for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve a renewal Lunch Wagon License permit application by Sadie Samuels d/b/a Must Be Nice Lobster Company located at 7 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2021. C. Request to approve an extension of liquor license on premise permit for Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Company located at 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, Maine to use the outdoor space as the beer garden while renovating the building.
Consideration of a recommendation from the Poet Laureate Search Committee to name a new Poet Laureate.
Request from the Library Director to appoint Pam McKeen as the part-time Library Assistant for the Belfast Free Library.
Presentation on an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Community Enterprise Grant, the purpose of the grant application is to capitalize a business facade grant program.
Public Hearing on an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Community Enterprise Grant, the purpose of the grant application is to capitalize a business fagade grant program.
Presentation on an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Community Enterprise Grant, the purpose of the grant application is to capitalize a business facade grant program.
Discussion and possible action on an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Community Enterprise Grant, the purpose of the grant application is to capitalize a business fagade grant program.
Discussion on Walking Accessibility for seniors and those who are physically challenged in the City of Belfast.
Request from the Public Works Director to purchase a four-post vehicle lift, rolling jacks and combo tire changer/wheel balance for the Public Works Facility.
Request from the Harbor Master for funding to replace the Armistice Bridge expansion joint seals.
Request from the Harbor Master to approve Charter Vessel and Commercial Contracts for the 2021 season.
Facility Use Request from the Belfast Maskers for use of Court Street, between Miller and Spring Streets, for outdoor Spring performances.
Facility Use Request from Keeping Belfast Beautiful for use of the parking lot between Front Street Pub and Front Street Shipyard on May 7th through May 9th.
Request to approve the renewal of the City Park concessions with Belfast Shaved Ice for the 2021 season.
Request from the Belfast Garden Club to create a memorial in Wales Park in memory of Ann Mullen.
Request from the City Assessor for additional funding for a part-time Lister position within the Assessor's Office.
Request from the Director of Code and Planning and the City Manager to implement the 2021 Curbside Belfast (Phase III) program on May 1, 2021
Request from the City Treasurer to release the income funds from the Carolyn Crosby Trust Fund to the Belfast Area High School.
Request from the City Manager for a single Council member's signature for the annual auditors Management Representation Letter.
X) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 12) Adjourn