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
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 wilt 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.cityofbelfast.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 Economic Development Director regarding the Community Revitalization Plan.
Old Business and Council Committee Reports Consideration of an appointment to the Belfast Planning Board.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31,2021 Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Company Wind Tracy d/b/a Satori Belfast, LLC B. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Jesse Hardie d/b/a Wander Pizza Co. located at 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31,2021. C. Request to approve an application by Donald L. Benson d/b/a All-Play LLC located at 49 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class I, II, III & IV) liquor license, interior only.
Presentation from the Economic Development Director on the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant and the Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant.
Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant and the Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant.
Discussion and possible action regarding the resolution to accept the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant and the Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council reappoint the membership slate of the Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant.
Request from the Public Works Director to expend up to $2,912.00 to repair 4 solar panels at the solar field at the Public Works Facility.
Request by the Wastewater Superintendent to accept and award the bids for the Sewer Flushing and CCTV contract.
New Facility Use Request by the Mid-Coast Maine Reparations Collective to hold "Jams for Justice" a benefit concert at Steamboat Landing on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New Facility Use Request by the Coyote Center for Carnivore Ecology and Coexistence to hold a benefit concert at Steamboat Landing on Monday, September 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
Request to accept a donation of $4,030.83 from the Belfast Coop in support of the Belfast Skate Park.
Discussion on a proposal to develop a Memorandum of Understanding with the Waldo County YMCA to operate the Belfast City Park Pool for the 2021 season.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee for authorization to sign on to a letter from the Natural Resources Council of Maine in support of the proposed federal infrastructure investment plan.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee to participate in a virtual "Think Tank" event hosted by Volunteer Maine and AmeriCorps.
Q) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.SA405(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. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
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 wilt 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.cityofbelfast.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 Economic Development Director regarding the Community Revitalization Plan.
Old Business and Council Committee Reports Consideration of an appointment to the Belfast Planning Board.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve the following applications for a Victualer License renewal, due to expire May 31,2021 Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Company Wind Tracy d/b/a Satori Belfast, LLC B. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Jesse Hardie d/b/a Wander Pizza Co. located at 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31,2021. C. Request to approve an application by Donald L. Benson d/b/a All-Play LLC located at 49 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant (Class I, II, III & IV) liquor license, interior only.
Presentation from the Economic Development Director on the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant and the Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant.
Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant and the Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant.
Discussion and possible action regarding the resolution to accept the Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant and the Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council reappoint the membership slate of the Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Community Enterprise Grant.
Request from the Public Works Director to expend up to $2,912.00 to repair 4 solar panels at the solar field at the Public Works Facility.
Request by the Wastewater Superintendent to accept and award the bids for the Sewer Flushing and CCTV contract.
New Facility Use Request by the Mid-Coast Maine Reparations Collective to hold "Jams for Justice" a benefit concert at Steamboat Landing on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New Facility Use Request by the Coyote Center for Carnivore Ecology and Coexistence to hold a benefit concert at Steamboat Landing on Monday, September 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
Request to accept a donation of $4,030.83 from the Belfast Coop in support of the Belfast Skate Park.
Discussion on a proposal to develop a Memorandum of Understanding with the Waldo County YMCA to operate the Belfast City Park Pool for the 2021 season.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee for authorization to sign on to a letter from the Natural Resources Council of Maine in support of the proposed federal infrastructure investment plan.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee to participate in a virtual "Think Tank" event hosted by Volunteer Maine and AmeriCorps.
Q) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.SA405(6)A. 12) Adjourn