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
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of June 15, 2021 and Special City Council Meeting and Council Work Session of June 29, 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. 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.
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Update from the Harbor Walk/Rail Trail Committee
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application for Lafayette Belfast, LLC d/b/a Fireside Inn Ocean's Edge, located at 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel (Class I, II, III, IV) liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Matthew Shankle d/b/a Nomad Pizza located at 15 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2021. C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Rotary Annual Dinner event at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave., Belfast on June 23, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Realtor of the Year event at the Belfast City Pavilion, Northport Ave., Belfast on June 17, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. E. Request to approve a qualified catering permit for Conley Events LLC d/b/a Morgan Hill Event Center for a private event at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial St., Belfast on July 29, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. F. Request to approve a qualified catering permit for Southside Productions d/b/a The Bread & Butter Catering Company for a private wedding event at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial St., Belfast on July 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Discussion and consideration of appointing Committee members to various City Committees and Boards.
Request to appoint Leigh Wilcox as Interim Superintendent of the Belfast Cemetery Department.
First Reading of proposed amendments to Chapter 102, Zoning, Chapter 98, Technical Standards, and Chapter 66, General Provisions in the City Code of Ordinances regarding multi-family housing that have been recommended to the Council by the Belfast Planning Board.
Request from the Director of Public Works to accept the bids for road salt and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request from the Director of Public Works to accept the bids for diesel fuel and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request by the Economic Development Director to submit an application to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Municipal Brownfields Site Assessment Program on behalf of 74 High Street.
Request by the Economic Development Director to enter into a contract with Knollwood Energy for the sale of the City's Renewable Energy Credits.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council request a contract from Revision Energy for purchasing Net Energy Billing Credits.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council formally accept and endorse the Brownfields Revitalization Study.
Facility Use Request for use of Steamboat Landing Park for the 2021 Maine Celtic Celebration on Saturday, September 18, 2021.
Facility Use Request for use of High Street (from Market to Main Street) for the 12th Annual Belfast Street Party on Monday, August 2, 2021.
Request to go into an Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 MRSA405(6)C.
Items 10P (Part 2 of 2), 10Q, & 12
P) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 MRSA405(6)C. Q) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Legal matter pursuant to 1 MRS 405(6) E to discuss pending litigation and potential settlement in a Rangeway matter with Counsel to the City. *Council action may be required following the Executive Session. If so, Council will make a motion to move back into regular session for a public vote. 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
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of June 15, 2021 and Special City Council Meeting and Council Work Session of June 29, 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. 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.
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Update from the Harbor Walk/Rail Trail Committee
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application for Lafayette Belfast, LLC d/b/a Fireside Inn Ocean's Edge, located at 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Hotel (Class I, II, III, IV) liquor license, interior and exterior decks. B. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by Matthew Shankle d/b/a Nomad Pizza located at 15 Front Street, Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31, 2021. C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Rotary Annual Dinner event at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave., Belfast on June 23, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for the Realtor of the Year event at the Belfast City Pavilion, Northport Ave., Belfast on June 17, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. E. Request to approve a qualified catering permit for Conley Events LLC d/b/a Morgan Hill Event Center for a private event at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial St., Belfast on July 29, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. F. Request to approve a qualified catering permit for Southside Productions d/b/a The Bread & Butter Catering Company for a private wedding event at the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial St., Belfast on July 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Discussion and consideration of appointing Committee members to various City Committees and Boards.
Request to appoint Leigh Wilcox as Interim Superintendent of the Belfast Cemetery Department.
First Reading of proposed amendments to Chapter 102, Zoning, Chapter 98, Technical Standards, and Chapter 66, General Provisions in the City Code of Ordinances regarding multi-family housing that have been recommended to the Council by the Belfast Planning Board.
Request from the Director of Public Works to accept the bids for road salt and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request from the Director of Public Works to accept the bids for diesel fuel and to award the bid to the lowest bidder.
Request by the Economic Development Director to submit an application to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Municipal Brownfields Site Assessment Program on behalf of 74 High Street.
Request by the Economic Development Director to enter into a contract with Knollwood Energy for the sale of the City's Renewable Energy Credits.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council request a contract from Revision Energy for purchasing Net Energy Billing Credits.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council formally accept and endorse the Brownfields Revitalization Study.
Facility Use Request for use of Steamboat Landing Park for the 2021 Maine Celtic Celebration on Saturday, September 18, 2021.
Facility Use Request for use of High Street (from Market to Main Street) for the 12th Annual Belfast Street Party on Monday, August 2, 2021.
Request to go into an Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 MRSA405(6)C.
Items 10P (Part 2 of 2), 10Q, & 12
P) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 MRSA405(6)C. Q) Request to go into an Executive Session on a Legal matter pursuant to 1 MRS 405(6) E to discuss pending litigation and potential settlement in a Rangeway matter with Counsel to the City. *Council action may be required following the Executive Session. If so, Council will make a motion to move back into regular session for a public vote. 12) Adjourn