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
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of December 7, 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@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
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a new application for a Victualer License for Chris & Martha Nickerson d/b/a BakediNNmaine located at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine due to expire on May 31,2022. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private funeral reception at 18 Spring St., Belfast on December 4, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private holiday party at 153 Main St., Belfast on December 17, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private holiday party at 139 Searsport Ave., Belfast on December 10, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private holiday party at 20 Northport Ave., Belfast on December 8, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. F. Request to approve a twelve-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Cards) for Randall Collins Memorial VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
Presentation on proposed amendments to Chapter 82 Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding the regulation of Adult Use Marijuana Facilities.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 82 Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding the regulation of Adult Use Marijuana Facilities.
Second Reading on proposed amendments to Chapter 82 Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding the regulation of Adult Use Marijuana Facilities.
Additional Item
Presentation on proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances Chapter 82 Shoreland Zoning, Section 392 Timber Harvesting following recommendation by Belfast Planning Board.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances Chapter 82 Shoreland Zoning, Section 392 Timber Harvesting following recommendation by Belfast Planning Board.
Second Reading on proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances Chapter 82 Shoreland Zoning, Section 392 Timber Harvesting following recommendation by Belfast Planning Board.
Discussion on a possible vaccine mandate for new City of Belfast employees.
Request to appoint Leigh Wilcox as Superintendent of the Belfast Cemetery Department.
Request to appoint Mackenzie Barnhart and Kristi Osgood as Interim General Assistance Administrators for the City of Belfast.
Discussion regarding downtown accessibility.
Discussion with the Climate Crisis Committee regarding storm-water upgrades.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee to relocate the Divirod water level sensor.
Discussion on Finance Office renovations.
Request from the Finance Director to accept funds from HHS Stimulus/Provider Relief Funding in the amount of $46,223.49.
Request to accept a $35.00 donation to the Belfast Fire Department.
Request to accept a $35.00 donation to the Belfast Police Department.
11) Communications 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
Adoption of the agenda
Acceptance of the minutes Regular Council Meeting of December 7, 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@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
Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda A. Request to approve a new application for a Victualer License for Chris & Martha Nickerson d/b/a BakediNNmaine located at 192 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine due to expire on May 31,2022. B. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private funeral reception at 18 Spring St., Belfast on December 4, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. C. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private holiday party at 153 Main St., Belfast on December 17, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. D. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private holiday party at 139 Searsport Ave., Belfast on December 10, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. E. Request to approve an off premises catering permit for Rollie's Bar & Grill for a private holiday party at 20 Northport Ave., Belfast on December 8, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. F. Request to approve a twelve-month Blanket Letter of Approval for Game of Chance (Cards) for Randall Collins Memorial VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine. This approval is granted from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
Presentation on proposed amendments to Chapter 82 Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding the regulation of Adult Use Marijuana Facilities.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 82 Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding the regulation of Adult Use Marijuana Facilities.
Second Reading on proposed amendments to Chapter 82 Shoreland and Chapter 102 Zoning regarding the regulation of Adult Use Marijuana Facilities.
Additional Item
Presentation on proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances Chapter 82 Shoreland Zoning, Section 392 Timber Harvesting following recommendation by Belfast Planning Board.
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances Chapter 82 Shoreland Zoning, Section 392 Timber Harvesting following recommendation by Belfast Planning Board.
Second Reading on proposed amendments to City Code of Ordinances Chapter 82 Shoreland Zoning, Section 392 Timber Harvesting following recommendation by Belfast Planning Board.
Discussion on a possible vaccine mandate for new City of Belfast employees.
Request to appoint Leigh Wilcox as Superintendent of the Belfast Cemetery Department.
Request to appoint Mackenzie Barnhart and Kristi Osgood as Interim General Assistance Administrators for the City of Belfast.
Discussion regarding downtown accessibility.
Discussion with the Climate Crisis Committee regarding storm-water upgrades.
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee to relocate the Divirod water level sensor.
Discussion on Finance Office renovations.
Request from the Finance Director to accept funds from HHS Stimulus/Provider Relief Funding in the amount of $46,223.49.
Request to accept a $35.00 donation to the Belfast Fire Department.
Request to accept a $35.00 donation to the Belfast Police Department.
11) Communications 12) Adjourn