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 Special Council Meeting of April 8, 2021, Special Council Meeting and Work Session of April 13, 2021, Regular Council Meeting of April 20, 2021 and Special Council Meeting of April 21, 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.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Delvino LLC d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) Spirituous, Vinous and Malt liquor license. B. Request to approve an application by Crumbs Provisions, LLC d/b/a Crumbs Provisions located at 3 Spring Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt & Vinous Restaurant (Class I, II, III & IV liquor license, interior/exterior. C. Request to approve an application by Chase's Daily LLC d/b/a Chase's Daily located at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class III, IV) liquor license, interior only. D. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit for Chase's Daily for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 96 Main St., Belfast, Maine, interior only. E. Request to approve an application by The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's Bar and Grill located at 37 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class A Restaurant/Lounge (Class XI) Spirituous, Vinous and Malt liquor license. F. Request to approve a renewal application for a Special Amusement Permit for The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's Bar and Grill for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. G. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Douglas Hufnagel d/b/a Coffeeman located at 3 Main Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2021.
Business Adoption of a Proclamation proclaiming June 2021 as "Belfast Breaks the Silence of Domestic Abuse Month".
Consideration of a request from Finding Our Voice to display local creative expression around domestic abuse in the windows of City Hall.
Presentation from the Economic Development Director regarding an application to the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant Program on behalf of Developers Collaborative.
Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant Application.
Discussion and possible action regarding an application to the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant Program on behalf of Developers Collaborative.
Request from the Economic Development Director Thomas Kittredge to hire Camoin to conduct a Community Revitalization Plan.
Request to hire Attorney Kristin Collins of Preti Flaherty as the new City Attorney beginning July 1, 2021.
Request from the Chief of Police to confirm Michael Blakely as a full-time police officer for the Belfast Police Department.
Update and approval of designs and locations for the "As Unique as Belfast" Crosswalk Project 2021.
New Facility Use Request by Our Town Belfast for use of Steamboat Landing Park on Wednesday evenings in July and August for an Outdoor Movie Series event.
Request from Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 to approve a location of the Chair of Honor on City property.
Facility Use Request by the Belfast Rotary Club for the 13th Belfast Harbor Fest on August 13th-15th, 2021.
Request from the Airport Manager to approve an updated disaster support agreement with Waldo County.
Request from the Airport Manager to purchase machinery and equipment to repair both airplane doors in the Lowe hanger.
Request from the Public Works Director to sell a piece of surplus equipment for the Public Works Department.
Request to hire Olver Associates to conduct a survey for the Wight Street Redevelopment Project.
V) Request to go into an 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 Special Council Meeting of April 8, 2021, Special Council Meeting and Work Session of April 13, 2021, Regular Council Meeting of April 20, 2021 and Special Council Meeting of April 21, 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.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Delvino LLC d/b/a Delvino's Grill and Pasta House located at 52 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) Spirituous, Vinous and Malt liquor license. B. Request to approve an application by Crumbs Provisions, LLC d/b/a Crumbs Provisions located at 3 Spring Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt & Vinous Restaurant (Class I, II, III & IV liquor license, interior/exterior. C. Request to approve an application by Chase's Daily LLC d/b/a Chase's Daily located at 96 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class III, IV) liquor license, interior only. D. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit for Chase's Daily for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 96 Main St., Belfast, Maine, interior only. E. Request to approve an application by The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's Bar and Grill located at 37 Main Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Class A Restaurant/Lounge (Class XI) Spirituous, Vinous and Malt liquor license. F. Request to approve a renewal application for a Special Amusement Permit for The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's Bar and Grill for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. G. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Douglas Hufnagel d/b/a Coffeeman located at 3 Main Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2021.
Business Adoption of a Proclamation proclaiming June 2021 as "Belfast Breaks the Silence of Domestic Abuse Month".
Consideration of a request from Finding Our Voice to display local creative expression around domestic abuse in the windows of City Hall.
Presentation from the Economic Development Director regarding an application to the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant Program on behalf of Developers Collaborative.
Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant Application.
Discussion and possible action regarding an application to the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant Program on behalf of Developers Collaborative.
Request from the Economic Development Director Thomas Kittredge to hire Camoin to conduct a Community Revitalization Plan.
Request to hire Attorney Kristin Collins of Preti Flaherty as the new City Attorney beginning July 1, 2021.
Request from the Chief of Police to confirm Michael Blakely as a full-time police officer for the Belfast Police Department.
Update and approval of designs and locations for the "As Unique as Belfast" Crosswalk Project 2021.
New Facility Use Request by Our Town Belfast for use of Steamboat Landing Park on Wednesday evenings in July and August for an Outdoor Movie Series event.
Request from Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 to approve a location of the Chair of Honor on City property.
Facility Use Request by the Belfast Rotary Club for the 13th Belfast Harbor Fest on August 13th-15th, 2021.
Request from the Airport Manager to approve an updated disaster support agreement with Waldo County.
Request from the Airport Manager to purchase machinery and equipment to repair both airplane doors in the Lowe hanger.
Request from the Public Works Director to sell a piece of surplus equipment for the Public Works Department.
Request to hire Olver Associates to conduct a survey for the Wight Street Redevelopment Project.
V) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)A. 12) Adjourn