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.
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of October 19, 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(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.
Organization and Department Reports
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Consideration of scheduling committee interviews.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Company located at 36 Marshall Warf, Belfast, Maine for a Malt & Vinous Restaurant Class III &IV liquor license (interior only). B. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit by Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. for live entertainment, music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing located at 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, Maine, interior/exterior. C. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit by Bowen's Tavern, for live entertainment, music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing located at 181 Waterville Rd., Belfast, Maine, interior only. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Bell the Cat, Inc. for a private wedding event located at the Fireside Inn, 159 Searsport Ave., Belfast, ME on October 16, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. E. Request to approve a parade permit application by VFW Post 3108 to conduct a "Veterans Matter" parade/demonstration for Veteran's to walk from Waldo Ave. to the waterfront on Wednesday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Consideration of approval of a three-year Union Contract between the City of Belfast and the Belfast Police Association/Fraternal Order of Police.
Request to appoint Communications Assistant Mackenzie Barnhart as the Public Access Officer for the City of Belfast.
Request by Airport Manager to have the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Northern Line Construction to remove the nine Airport obstruction poles.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the submission of two grant applications to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Program.
Communications
E) 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.
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of October 19, 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(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.
Organization and Department Reports
Communications
Old Business and Council Committee Reports • Consideration of scheduling committee interviews.
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve an application by Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Company located at 36 Marshall Warf, Belfast, Maine for a Malt & Vinous Restaurant Class III &IV liquor license (interior only). B. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit by Moonbat LLC d/b/a Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. for live entertainment, music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing located at 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, Maine, interior/exterior. C. Request to approve an application for a Special Amusement Permit by Bowen's Tavern, for live entertainment, music, vocals - Karaoke, DJ and dancing located at 181 Waterville Rd., Belfast, Maine, interior only. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Bell the Cat, Inc. for a private wedding event located at the Fireside Inn, 159 Searsport Ave., Belfast, ME on October 16, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. E. Request to approve a parade permit application by VFW Post 3108 to conduct a "Veterans Matter" parade/demonstration for Veteran's to walk from Waldo Ave. to the waterfront on Wednesday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Consideration of approval of a three-year Union Contract between the City of Belfast and the Belfast Police Association/Fraternal Order of Police.
Request to appoint Communications Assistant Mackenzie Barnhart as the Public Access Officer for the City of Belfast.
Request by Airport Manager to have the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Northern Line Construction to remove the nine Airport obstruction poles.
Request by the Economic Development Director to have the City Council authorize the submission of two grant applications to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Program.
Communications
E) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A. 12) Adjourn