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.
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.citvofbelfast.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(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. 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.
Presentation on the 2021-2022 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
Public Hearing on the 2021-2022 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
Request to accept a new Facility Use Request by Waldo County YMCA for use of Walsh Field on Saturday, October 16, 2021, for the Waldo County Youth Soccer Tournament event.
Request to accept a new Facility Use Request by Volunteers of America for use of Beaver Street on Saturday, October 23, 2021, for their Open House event.
Discussion regarding the development of the new position within the Economic Development Department.
Request to create a City of Belfast American Rescue Plan Funding Account to accept American Rescue Plan Funding.
Consideration of an Order entitled "City of Belfast, Maine 2021 General Obligation Bond Not To Exceed $410,000" for the proposed issuance of a general obligation bond to be issued by the City of Belfast to a lender in a principal amount not to exceed $410,000, the proceeds to be used for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs associated with the design and construction of the Jet A fuel component of the fuel farm at the Airport owned by the City and facilities, equipment or both functionally related and subordinated to the foregoing.
Request to approve a CMP pole permit for four existing and two new poles on Jesse Robbins Rd.
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.
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.citvofbelfast.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(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. 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.
Presentation on the 2021-2022 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
Public Hearing on the 2021-2022 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
Request to accept a new Facility Use Request by Waldo County YMCA for use of Walsh Field on Saturday, October 16, 2021, for the Waldo County Youth Soccer Tournament event.
Request to accept a new Facility Use Request by Volunteers of America for use of Beaver Street on Saturday, October 23, 2021, for their Open House event.
Discussion regarding the development of the new position within the Economic Development Department.
Request to create a City of Belfast American Rescue Plan Funding Account to accept American Rescue Plan Funding.
Consideration of an Order entitled "City of Belfast, Maine 2021 General Obligation Bond Not To Exceed $410,000" for the proposed issuance of a general obligation bond to be issued by the City of Belfast to a lender in a principal amount not to exceed $410,000, the proceeds to be used for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs associated with the design and construction of the Jet A fuel component of the fuel farm at the Airport owned by the City and facilities, equipment or both functionally related and subordinated to the foregoing.
Request to approve a CMP pole permit for four existing and two new poles on Jesse Robbins Rd.