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
Open to the public 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. 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. The public will only have access to audio. Video uses large amounts of bandwidth, and City Staff feels it is best to be proactive with these technical issues. 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 confirm Kyle Masse as a part-time Police Officer for the Belfast Police Department. B. Request to approve confirm Travis Spencer as a part-time Police Officer for the Belfast Police Department. C. Request to approve a Catering Permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's for the Belfast Ice Festival located in the dirt lot at 45/47 Main Street on February 25, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. D. Request to approve a Catering Permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's for the Belfast Ice Festival located in the dirt lot at 45/47 Main Street on February 26, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. E. Request to approve a Catering Permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's for the Belfast Ice Festival located in the dirt lot at 45/47 Main Street on February 27, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. F. Request to close Federal Street on Saturday, February 26th in conjunction with the Belfast Ice Festival for sledding.
Request to transfer up to $6,000 from the American Rescue Plan Funding Account to the Police Department Salary and Wage Line for Hazard Pay.
Request to appoint Kristi Osgood as the General Assistance Administrator for the City of Belfast.
Presentation from the Economic Development Director Regarding an Application to the Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Grant Program.
Public Hearing for an Application to the Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Grant Program.
Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Submission of and Commitment of Matching Funds to an Application to the Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Grant Program.
Presentation on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances regarding the "Outside Rural Area."
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances regarding the "Outside Rural Area."
First Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances regarding the "Outside Rural Area."
Request from the Parks and Recreation Director to change the name of the Four Seasons Recreational Area.
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
Open to the public 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. 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. The public will only have access to audio. Video uses large amounts of bandwidth, and City Staff feels it is best to be proactive with these technical issues. 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 confirm Kyle Masse as a part-time Police Officer for the Belfast Police Department. B. Request to approve confirm Travis Spencer as a part-time Police Officer for the Belfast Police Department. C. Request to approve a Catering Permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's for the Belfast Ice Festival located in the dirt lot at 45/47 Main Street on February 25, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. D. Request to approve a Catering Permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's for the Belfast Ice Festival located in the dirt lot at 45/47 Main Street on February 26, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. E. Request to approve a Catering Permit for The Otis Group Inc. d/b/a Rollie's for the Belfast Ice Festival located in the dirt lot at 45/47 Main Street on February 27, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. F. Request to close Federal Street on Saturday, February 26th in conjunction with the Belfast Ice Festival for sledding.
Request to transfer up to $6,000 from the American Rescue Plan Funding Account to the Police Department Salary and Wage Line for Hazard Pay.
Request to appoint Kristi Osgood as the General Assistance Administrator for the City of Belfast.
Presentation from the Economic Development Director Regarding an Application to the Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Grant Program.
Public Hearing for an Application to the Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Grant Program.
Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Submission of and Commitment of Matching Funds to an Application to the Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Grant Program.
Presentation on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances regarding the "Outside Rural Area."
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances regarding the "Outside Rural Area."
First Reading on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances regarding the "Outside Rural Area."
Request from the Parks and Recreation Director to change the name of the Four Seasons Recreational Area.