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
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. 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.
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of April 6, 2021.
Organization and Department Reports
Communications
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a renewal application by Nutjarin Sukkasemsri d/b/a Rice & Noodle Thai Restaurant LLC located at 160 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class l-IV) license, interior only. B. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit by Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. for live entertainment, music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing located at 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, Maine interior/exterior. C. Request to approve an application by Trillium Events, Inc. d/b/a Trillium Caterers/Trilly located at 62 Little River Drive, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous qualified caterer liquor license. D. Request to approve a renewal Lunch Wagon License permit application by Bruce Chamberlain d/b/a Stone Fox Creamery located at 15 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire December 31, 2021. E. Request to approve an application for Cory & Lisa Chase d/b/a Darby's Restaurant, located at 155 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior. F. Request to approve a parade permit application by VFW Post 3108 to conduct a Memorial Day Parade from Reny's Plaza to the Belfast City Boat Landing, on Monday May 31, 2021 starting at 11:00am.
Presentation on the Dangerous Buildings Statute, 17 MRS § 2851 et seq., regarding the former Bradbury Manor located at 74 High Street Map 37 Lot 151.
Public Hearing pursuant to the Dangerous Building Statute, 17 MRS §2851 et seq., regarding the former Bradbury Manor located at 74 High Street Map 37 Lot 151.
Discussion and possible action on the Dangerous Buildings Statute, 17 MRS § 2851 et seq., regarding the former Bradbury Manor located at 74 High Street Map 37 Lot 151.
Request from the Airport Manager to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Request from the Public Works Director to transfer funds from the Department's Equipment Capital Reserve into the Public Works operating budget.
Update from the Director of Code and Planning on the Goose Rivers Dams.
Request from the Parks and Recreation Director to resurface City Park Pool with Capital Project and Capital Reserve Funding.
Facility Use Request from the Belfast Parks and Recreation Department and the Chamber of Commerce for use of Steamboat Landing Park for the 2021 Arts in the Park event on June 26-27, 2021.
Facility Use Request from the Village Canoe for use of Steamboat Landing Park on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Request to accept a donation of $100 to the Belfast Police Department.
Additional Item
Communications
10K) Request to go into Executive Session on a Real Estate 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.
Adoption of the agenda
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. 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.
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of April 6, 2021.
Organization and Department Reports
Communications
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a renewal application by Nutjarin Sukkasemsri d/b/a Rice & Noodle Thai Restaurant LLC located at 160 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class l-IV) license, interior only. B. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit by Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. for live entertainment, music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing located at 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, Maine interior/exterior. C. Request to approve an application by Trillium Events, Inc. d/b/a Trillium Caterers/Trilly located at 62 Little River Drive, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous qualified caterer liquor license. D. Request to approve a renewal Lunch Wagon License permit application by Bruce Chamberlain d/b/a Stone Fox Creamery located at 15 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire December 31, 2021. E. Request to approve an application for Cory & Lisa Chase d/b/a Darby's Restaurant, located at 155 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant Class liquor license, interior and exterior. F. Request to approve a parade permit application by VFW Post 3108 to conduct a Memorial Day Parade from Reny's Plaza to the Belfast City Boat Landing, on Monday May 31, 2021 starting at 11:00am.
Presentation on the Dangerous Buildings Statute, 17 MRS § 2851 et seq., regarding the former Bradbury Manor located at 74 High Street Map 37 Lot 151.
Public Hearing pursuant to the Dangerous Building Statute, 17 MRS §2851 et seq., regarding the former Bradbury Manor located at 74 High Street Map 37 Lot 151.
Discussion and possible action on the Dangerous Buildings Statute, 17 MRS § 2851 et seq., regarding the former Bradbury Manor located at 74 High Street Map 37 Lot 151.
Request from the Airport Manager to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Request from the Public Works Director to transfer funds from the Department's Equipment Capital Reserve into the Public Works operating budget.
Update from the Director of Code and Planning on the Goose Rivers Dams.
Request from the Parks and Recreation Director to resurface City Park Pool with Capital Project and Capital Reserve Funding.
Facility Use Request from the Belfast Parks and Recreation Department and the Chamber of Commerce for use of Steamboat Landing Park for the 2021 Arts in the Park event on June 26-27, 2021.
Facility Use Request from the Village Canoe for use of Steamboat Landing Park on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Request to accept a donation of $100 to the Belfast Police Department.
Additional Item
Communications
10K) Request to go into Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)C. 12) Adjourn