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 18, 2021 and Special City Council Meeting of May 25, 2021
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.
Organization and Department Reports
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Victor Flick Corp d/b/a Colonial Theater located at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) liquor license, interior only. B. Request to approve an application for 3 coin operated machines (Claw, Pinball and Cornhole) for Bowen's Tavern LLC d/b/a Bowen's Tavern located at 181 Waterville Road, Belfast, ME. C. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit by Bowen's Tavern, for live entertainment, music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing located at 181 Waterville Rd., Belfast, Maine, interior/exterior. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private reception on May 21, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. located at the Wentworth Event Center, 139 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine. E. Request to approve a qualified catering permit for NCS LLC d/b/a Seacoast Catering for a private reception located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME on July 4, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. F. Request to approve the Belfast City Council Resolution and Order regarding the dangerous building located at 74 High Street; as owned by 74 High Street, LLC, a Maine Limited Liability Company.
Request from the Chief of Police to accept the Drug Take Back Box Grant.
Request from the Chief of Police to accept the e-Citation Printers Grant.
Consideration of the removal of five City street trees.
New Facility Use Request from Finding Our Voices to use the Park on Main, for a small art/poetry exhibit as part of the Breaking the Silence of Domestic Abuse Month on June 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 14:00 p.m.
Facility Use Request from the Sons of American Legion Post 43 to use the City Park Pavilion and surrounding area, to put on a Community Chicken BBQ on August 14th.
Request from the organizer of Belfast Summer Nights to resume Summer Night performances starting July 1st.
New Facility Use Request Community Conversations to utilize a section of Heritage Park to organize a Community Conversation Forum on Saturday, July 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Request from the Fire Chief to appoint Jacob Fairbrother as a paid per call Firefighter for the Belfast Fire Department.
Discussion on City Council Meetings starting at 6:30 p.m.
Request for City sponsorship of $300 to the Build Maine virtual event on June 2, 9, 16,2021.
Additional Item
Communications
K) Request to go into Executive Session on a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A 405 (6)E. 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 May 18, 2021 and Special City Council Meeting of May 25, 2021
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.
Organization and Department Reports
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Victor Flick Corp d/b/a Colonial Theater located at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) liquor license, interior only. B. Request to approve an application for 3 coin operated machines (Claw, Pinball and Cornhole) for Bowen's Tavern LLC d/b/a Bowen's Tavern located at 181 Waterville Road, Belfast, ME. C. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit by Bowen's Tavern, for live entertainment, music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing located at 181 Waterville Rd., Belfast, Maine, interior/exterior. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private reception on May 21, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. located at the Wentworth Event Center, 139 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine. E. Request to approve a qualified catering permit for NCS LLC d/b/a Seacoast Catering for a private reception located at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME on July 4, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. F. Request to approve the Belfast City Council Resolution and Order regarding the dangerous building located at 74 High Street; as owned by 74 High Street, LLC, a Maine Limited Liability Company.
Request from the Chief of Police to accept the Drug Take Back Box Grant.
Request from the Chief of Police to accept the e-Citation Printers Grant.
Consideration of the removal of five City street trees.
New Facility Use Request from Finding Our Voices to use the Park on Main, for a small art/poetry exhibit as part of the Breaking the Silence of Domestic Abuse Month on June 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 14:00 p.m.
Facility Use Request from the Sons of American Legion Post 43 to use the City Park Pavilion and surrounding area, to put on a Community Chicken BBQ on August 14th.
Request from the organizer of Belfast Summer Nights to resume Summer Night performances starting July 1st.
New Facility Use Request Community Conversations to utilize a section of Heritage Park to organize a Community Conversation Forum on Saturday, July 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Request from the Fire Chief to appoint Jacob Fairbrother as a paid per call Firefighter for the Belfast Fire Department.
Discussion on City Council Meetings starting at 6:30 p.m.
Request for City sponsorship of $300 to the Build Maine virtual event on June 2, 9, 16,2021.
Additional Item
Communications
K) Request to go into Executive Session on a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A 405 (6)E. 12) Adjourn