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.
Acceptance of the minutes Special City Council Meeting of July 27, 2021 and Regular Council Meeting of August 3, 2021.
Open to the public Due to the ongoing public health crisis, per Emergency Order adopted by the City Council on August 12, 2021, all City Council Meetings will be conducted online using Zoom and can be streamed on the City website at www.cityofbelfast.org. They will air live on BEL TV. 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. The City Council will 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 we encourage the public to stream the meeting on the City website www.cityofbelfast.org, watch live on BEL TV channel 7 or channel 1303.
Organization and Department Reports Update from the City Manager on the Congress Street and Wales Park sidewalk and storm water drainage project.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 d/b/s American Legion for live music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. B. Request to approve an application by American Legion Post 43 (Frank D Hazeltine), located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Club with Catering (Class I) liquor license. C. Request to approve an application by Tall Pine Healthcare Inc. d/b/a The Residence at Tall Pines located at 24 Martin Lane, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Other (Assisted Living) Class liquor license, interior only. D. Request to approve an on premises extension of liquor license permit for Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub for the Mustang Roundup Class Reunion event at 37 Front Street, Belfast on August 20, 2021.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council formally adopt a Community Revitalization Plan.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the creation of a Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Grant, and to approve a membership slate for that committee.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the creation of a Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant, and to approve a membership slate for that committee.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council Establish a pricing policy for its Bridge Street Parking Lot electric vehicle charging station.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council send City staff to the 2021 National Brownfields Training Conference.
Request by the Harbor Master to approve the RFQ for the Shore and Harbor Grant/Breakwater Project.
Request from the City Planner to formalize the policy direction identified to City Staff by voting on the policy statement directing the Planning Board to draft ordinance language for adult use marijuana.
Request by the Library Director to appoint Stephanie Holman as the new Youth Services Librarian.
Request from the Airport Manager to accept the bids and award the seamless gutter bid for the Lowe Hangar and the Airport Terminal building.
Request to approve a new Facility Use Request by Ananda Yoga and Wellness to conduct a yoga class on the wooden boardwalk between the Shipyard and the Footbridge on Saturday, September 4th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Request to approve a Facility Use Request by Bridget Matros of Waterfall Arts for the fifth Annual "Chalk Walk" event on the Harbor Walk on Saturday, September 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Request to expend up to $50,000.00 to pay for legal expenses from Attorney Bill Kelly regarding an ongoing real estate matter.
Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)A.
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.
Acceptance of the minutes Special City Council Meeting of July 27, 2021 and Regular Council Meeting of August 3, 2021.
Open to the public Due to the ongoing public health crisis, per Emergency Order adopted by the City Council on August 12, 2021, all City Council Meetings will be conducted online using Zoom and can be streamed on the City website at www.cityofbelfast.org. They will air live on BEL TV. 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. The City Council will 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 we encourage the public to stream the meeting on the City website www.cityofbelfast.org, watch live on BEL TV channel 7 or channel 1303.
Organization and Department Reports Update from the City Manager on the Congress Street and Wales Park sidewalk and storm water drainage project.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Frank D. Hazeltine Post 43 d/b/s American Legion for live music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine, interior only. B. Request to approve an application by American Legion Post 43 (Frank D Hazeltine), located at 143 Church Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Club with Catering (Class I) liquor license. C. Request to approve an application by Tall Pine Healthcare Inc. d/b/a The Residence at Tall Pines located at 24 Martin Lane, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Other (Assisted Living) Class liquor license, interior only. D. Request to approve an on premises extension of liquor license permit for Crusty Crab LLC d/b/a Front Street Pub for the Mustang Roundup Class Reunion event at 37 Front Street, Belfast on August 20, 2021.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council formally adopt a Community Revitalization Plan.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the creation of a Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Grant, and to approve a membership slate for that committee.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the creation of a Community Development Advisory Committee for its Community Development Block Grant Housing Assistance Grant, and to approve a membership slate for that committee.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council Establish a pricing policy for its Bridge Street Parking Lot electric vehicle charging station.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council send City staff to the 2021 National Brownfields Training Conference.
Request by the Harbor Master to approve the RFQ for the Shore and Harbor Grant/Breakwater Project.
Request from the City Planner to formalize the policy direction identified to City Staff by voting on the policy statement directing the Planning Board to draft ordinance language for adult use marijuana.
Request by the Library Director to appoint Stephanie Holman as the new Youth Services Librarian.
Request from the Airport Manager to accept the bids and award the seamless gutter bid for the Lowe Hangar and the Airport Terminal building.
Request to approve a new Facility Use Request by Ananda Yoga and Wellness to conduct a yoga class on the wooden boardwalk between the Shipyard and the Footbridge on Saturday, September 4th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Request to approve a Facility Use Request by Bridget Matros of Waterfall Arts for the fifth Annual "Chalk Walk" event on the Harbor Walk on Saturday, September 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Request to expend up to $50,000.00 to pay for legal expenses from Attorney Bill Kelly regarding an ongoing real estate matter.
Request to go into an Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A.405(6)A.