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 Assistant to the City Manager Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of July 6, 2021 and Special City Council Meeting of July 8, 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. 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.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a renewal Special Amusement Permit for the Belfast Curling Club for live music, DJ, karaoke, dancing and all live entertainment located at 211 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, Maine, interior/exterior. B. Request to approve a renewal application by the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Ave., Belfast Maine for a Spirituous, Vinous and Malt (Curling Club) license.
Presentation regarding the establishment of the School Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, adopting a development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Realty Resources Management, LLC.
Public Hearing regarding the establishment of the School Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, adopting a development program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Realty Resources Management, LLC.
Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of the School Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, adopting a development program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Realty Resources Management, LLC.
Request to accept the 2021 Agreement for Management of the City Park Pool with the Waldo County YMCA.
Request from the Belfast Police Chief to remove a tree in the Police Department Parking Lot.
Request to accept a Memorandum of Understanding with RSU #71 for the School Resource Officer.
Request by Airport Manager to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Request from the Fire Chief to purchase a refurbished, remounted ambulance on a 2021 Ford Chassis.
Request from the Fire Chief to appoint Brittany Whittlesay as a full-time Paramedic/Firefighter for the City of Belfast Fire and Ambulance Department.
Request to accept the 2021 Agreement for Management of the City Park Pool with the Waldo County YMCA.
10L) Request to go into 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 Assistant to the City Manager Manda Cushman. 3) Pledge of Allegiance
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of July 6, 2021 and Special City Council Meeting of July 8, 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. 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.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a renewal Special Amusement Permit for the Belfast Curling Club for live music, DJ, karaoke, dancing and all live entertainment located at 211 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, Maine, interior/exterior. B. Request to approve a renewal application by the Belfast Curling Club located at 211 Belmont Ave., Belfast Maine for a Spirituous, Vinous and Malt (Curling Club) license.
Presentation regarding the establishment of the School Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, adopting a development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Realty Resources Management, LLC.
Public Hearing regarding the establishment of the School Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, adopting a development program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Realty Resources Management, LLC.
Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of the School Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, adopting a development program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Realty Resources Management, LLC.
Request to accept the 2021 Agreement for Management of the City Park Pool with the Waldo County YMCA.
Request from the Belfast Police Chief to remove a tree in the Police Department Parking Lot.
Request to accept a Memorandum of Understanding with RSU #71 for the School Resource Officer.
Request by Airport Manager to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Request from the Fire Chief to purchase a refurbished, remounted ambulance on a 2021 Ford Chassis.
Request from the Fire Chief to appoint Brittany Whittlesay as a full-time Paramedic/Firefighter for the City of Belfast Fire and Ambulance Department.
Request to accept the 2021 Agreement for Management of the City Park Pool with the Waldo County YMCA.
10L) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 12) Adjourn