Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License ordinance a public hearing will held on May 18th 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers at Belfast City Hall on the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31,2021.
Pursuant to Belfast Bed & Breakfast License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on May 18th 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers at Belfast City Hall on the following applications for a B&B Class 1 or 2 licenses to expire May 31, 2021
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License ordinance a public hearing will held on May 18th 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers at Belfast City Hall on the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31,2021.
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 May 4, 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.
Organization and Department Reports • Update from the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
Communications
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31, 2021. Theodore Rakis d/b/a Alexia's Pizza American Legion Post #43 d/b/a American Legion Post #43 Carlos Laurel d/b/a Bay Wrap B&F Footlong, LLC d/b/a Subway Douglas Johnson d/b/a Belfast Co-op Douglas Coffin d/b/a Belfast Curling Club Joseph Benjamin d/b/a Belfast Variety Rt 52 Jojo Olipant d/b/a Bell The Cat, INC. CN Brown Company d/b/a Big Apple Michael Bowen d/b/a Bowen's Tavern LLC Penelle Chase d/b/a Chase's Daily David Crabiel d/b/a Chocolate Drop Candy Shop C. Courtney Sanders d/b/a Daily Soup Cory & Lisa Chase d/b/a Darby's Restaurant Lisa Mosher d/b/a Dockside Family Restaurant Danny Costa d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Hannaford Bros. Co., LLC d/b/a Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy Dan Jones d/b/a Laan Xang Cafe Napoli PSC Series LLC d/b/a McDonald's Restaurant Allesandro Scelsi d/b/a Meanwhile in Belfast Michelle Berry d/b/a Moonbat City Baking Co. LLC. Rosamond Peters d/b/a Nautilus Seafood and Grill LLC Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 d/b/a Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 Nutjarin Sukkasemsri d/b/a Rice & Noodle Thai Restaurant The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill Michael Casby d/b/a Trillium Events/Trillium Caterers Keith Pooler President d/b/a Waldo County Shrine Club Denise Fuller d/b/a Wasse's Hot Dogs Ryan Cowan d/b/a Wild Cow Creamery Raymond Young d/b/a Young's Lobster Pound Alexia & Nathaniel Clifford d/b/a Alden House Cathy Heffentrager d/b/a The Jeweled Turret Inn Kelly Matthews d/b/a The Nightfall Inn B. Request to approve the following applications for a B&B Class 1 or 2 licenses to expire May 31, 2021 Alexia & Nathaniel Clifford d/b/a Alden House Cathy Heffentrager d/b/a The Jeweled Turret Kelly Matthews d/b/a The Nightfall Inn Inn C. Request to approve the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31,2021. Paul Dyer d/b/a All Play, LLC. WDQ Inc. d/b/a Belfast Dairy Queen, INC. Ronald Benjamin d/b/a Belfast Variety, INC. Zai Yong Zhu d/b/a China One Mac's Convenience Stores d/b/a Circle K #4707011 Mac's Convenience Stores d/b/a Circle K #4707104 Victor Flick Corp d/b/a Colonial Theater Jennifer Whitson d/b/a Crumb's Provision's Anthony Jacovino d/b/a Delvino's Grill & Pasta House Nathaniel Baer d/b/a Downshift Coffee LLC Anthony Jacovino d/b/a Front Street Pub Kevin Barrett d/b/a Jack's Grocery Penobscot Shores Assoc d/b/a Penobscot Shores Association George Darling d/b/a Perry's Nut House Kristopher Hogg d/b/a Perennial Cider Bar & Farm Kitchen Sarah Waldron d/b/a Neighborhood Belfast, LLC Douglas Coffin d/b/a Tarratine Tribe #13 IORM Raymelle Moody-Guthrie d/b/a The Moody Dog Traci Mailloux d/b/a Traci's Diner D. Request to approve a renewal application by Jojo Olophant d/b/a Bell The Cat, Inc. located at 15 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class I-IV) Qualified Catering license, interior only. E. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Robert Rothwell d/b/a Bob's Ugly Bagels located at 15 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2021.
Business Request from Wastewater Superintendent to adopt a Sewer Abatement Policy.
Organization and Department Reports • Update from the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
Consideration of a plan to install an improved pump station monitoring system.
Presentation from the Economic Development Director regarding an application to the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Grant on behalf of GO Logic LLC.
Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Grant Application on behalf of G O Logic LLC.
Discussion and possible action regarding an application to the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Grant on behalf of G O Logic LLC.
Request from the Economic Development Director to approve Annual Reports for Congress Street and Wight Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing Districts.
Request from the Chief of Police to confirm Jason Bradford as a part-time seasonal Parking Enforcement Attendant for the Belfast Police Department.
Request for approval of the Election Warrant from the City Clerk for the June 8, 2021 Regional School Unit #71 Budget Referendum Election.
Request from the American Cruise Lines to authorize the Independence to resume visits to Belfast for the 2021 season.
New Facility Use Request by the Back and Forth to conduct a "Pirates Takeover Day" on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee for the Council to endorse LD 1659, An Act to Create the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator.
Request to approve a CMP pole permit for four existing poles and two new poles on Jesse Robbins Road.
M) Signing of Council Orders 12) Adjourn
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License ordinance a public hearing will held on May 18th 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers at Belfast City Hall on the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31,2021.
Pursuant to Belfast Bed & Breakfast License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on May 18th 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers at Belfast City Hall on the following applications for a B&B Class 1 or 2 licenses to expire May 31, 2021
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License ordinance a public hearing will held on May 18th 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers at Belfast City Hall on the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31,2021.
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 May 4, 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.
Organization and Department Reports • Update from the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
Communications
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31, 2021. Theodore Rakis d/b/a Alexia's Pizza American Legion Post #43 d/b/a American Legion Post #43 Carlos Laurel d/b/a Bay Wrap B&F Footlong, LLC d/b/a Subway Douglas Johnson d/b/a Belfast Co-op Douglas Coffin d/b/a Belfast Curling Club Joseph Benjamin d/b/a Belfast Variety Rt 52 Jojo Olipant d/b/a Bell The Cat, INC. CN Brown Company d/b/a Big Apple Michael Bowen d/b/a Bowen's Tavern LLC Penelle Chase d/b/a Chase's Daily David Crabiel d/b/a Chocolate Drop Candy Shop C. Courtney Sanders d/b/a Daily Soup Cory & Lisa Chase d/b/a Darby's Restaurant Lisa Mosher d/b/a Dockside Family Restaurant Danny Costa d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Hannaford Bros. Co., LLC d/b/a Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy Dan Jones d/b/a Laan Xang Cafe Napoli PSC Series LLC d/b/a McDonald's Restaurant Allesandro Scelsi d/b/a Meanwhile in Belfast Michelle Berry d/b/a Moonbat City Baking Co. LLC. Rosamond Peters d/b/a Nautilus Seafood and Grill LLC Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 d/b/a Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 Nutjarin Sukkasemsri d/b/a Rice & Noodle Thai Restaurant The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill Michael Casby d/b/a Trillium Events/Trillium Caterers Keith Pooler President d/b/a Waldo County Shrine Club Denise Fuller d/b/a Wasse's Hot Dogs Ryan Cowan d/b/a Wild Cow Creamery Raymond Young d/b/a Young's Lobster Pound Alexia & Nathaniel Clifford d/b/a Alden House Cathy Heffentrager d/b/a The Jeweled Turret Inn Kelly Matthews d/b/a The Nightfall Inn B. Request to approve the following applications for a B&B Class 1 or 2 licenses to expire May 31, 2021 Alexia & Nathaniel Clifford d/b/a Alden House Cathy Heffentrager d/b/a The Jeweled Turret Kelly Matthews d/b/a The Nightfall Inn Inn C. Request to approve the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31,2021. Paul Dyer d/b/a All Play, LLC. WDQ Inc. d/b/a Belfast Dairy Queen, INC. Ronald Benjamin d/b/a Belfast Variety, INC. Zai Yong Zhu d/b/a China One Mac's Convenience Stores d/b/a Circle K #4707011 Mac's Convenience Stores d/b/a Circle K #4707104 Victor Flick Corp d/b/a Colonial Theater Jennifer Whitson d/b/a Crumb's Provision's Anthony Jacovino d/b/a Delvino's Grill & Pasta House Nathaniel Baer d/b/a Downshift Coffee LLC Anthony Jacovino d/b/a Front Street Pub Kevin Barrett d/b/a Jack's Grocery Penobscot Shores Assoc d/b/a Penobscot Shores Association George Darling d/b/a Perry's Nut House Kristopher Hogg d/b/a Perennial Cider Bar & Farm Kitchen Sarah Waldron d/b/a Neighborhood Belfast, LLC Douglas Coffin d/b/a Tarratine Tribe #13 IORM Raymelle Moody-Guthrie d/b/a The Moody Dog Traci Mailloux d/b/a Traci's Diner D. Request to approve a renewal application by Jojo Olophant d/b/a Bell The Cat, Inc. located at 15 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine for a Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class I-IV) Qualified Catering license, interior only. E. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Robert Rothwell d/b/a Bob's Ugly Bagels located at 15 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2021.
Business Request from Wastewater Superintendent to adopt a Sewer Abatement Policy.
Organization and Department Reports • Update from the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
Consideration of a plan to install an improved pump station monitoring system.
Presentation from the Economic Development Director regarding an application to the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Grant on behalf of GO Logic LLC.
Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Grant Application on behalf of G O Logic LLC.
Discussion and possible action regarding an application to the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Grant on behalf of G O Logic LLC.
Request from the Economic Development Director to approve Annual Reports for Congress Street and Wight Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing Districts.
Request from the Chief of Police to confirm Jason Bradford as a part-time seasonal Parking Enforcement Attendant for the Belfast Police Department.
Request for approval of the Election Warrant from the City Clerk for the June 8, 2021 Regional School Unit #71 Budget Referendum Election.
Request from the American Cruise Lines to authorize the Independence to resume visits to Belfast for the 2021 season.
New Facility Use Request by the Back and Forth to conduct a "Pirates Takeover Day" on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee for the Council to endorse LD 1659, An Act to Create the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator.
Request to approve a CMP pole permit for four existing poles and two new poles on Jesse Robbins Road.
M) Signing of Council Orders 12) Adjourn