January 5, 2021 City Council
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Items 1 - 3 - 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.
3) Pledge of Allegiance
Items 1 - 3
1) Call to order2) 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.
3) Pledge of Allegiance
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Item 4 - Adoption of the agenda
Item 4
Adoption of the agenda
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Item 5 - Acceptance of the minutes
Regular Council Meeting of December 15, 2020.
Item 5
Acceptance of the minutesRegular Council Meeting of December 15, 2020.
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Item 6A - Open to the public
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. 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.
Item 6A
Open to the publicMembers 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. 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.
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Item 6B - Organization and Department Reports
Item 6B
Organization and Department Reports
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Item 7 - Communications
Item 7
Communications
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Item 8 - Old Business and Council Committee Reports
• Consideration of committee appointments.
• Update from the Broadband Committee.
Item 8
Old Business and Council Committee Reports• Consideration of committee appointments.
• Update from the Broadband Committee.
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Consent Agenda - Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda
A. Request to approve a renewal application by Sarah Waldron & Seth Whited d/b/a Neighborhood at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) license, interior only.
Consent Agenda
Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent AgendaA. Request to approve a renewal application by Sarah Waldron & Seth Whited d/b/a Neighborhood at 132 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Restaurant (Class I, II, III, IV) license, interior only.
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Item 10G - Request to remove four City trees at various locations.
Item 10G
Request to remove four City trees at various locations.
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Items 10A - 10C - Business
A) Presentation of a Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Article II Personnel Code, Section 42-44 Sick Leave, to include an Earned Paid Leave Policy.
B) Public Hearing of a Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Article II Personnel Code, Section 42-44 Sick Leave, to include an Earned Paid Policy.
C) Discussion and possible action of a Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Article II Personnel Code, Section 42-44 Sick Leave, to include an Earned Paid Leave Policy.
Items 10A - 10C
BusinessA) Presentation of a Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Article II Personnel Code, Section 42-44 Sick Leave, to include an Earned Paid Leave Policy.
B) Public Hearing of a Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Article II Personnel Code, Section 42-44 Sick Leave, to include an Earned Paid Policy.
C) Discussion and possible action of a Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Article II Personnel Code, Section 42-44 Sick Leave, to include an Earned Paid Leave Policy.
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Item 10D - Request from the City Clerk to appoint Brittany Harris as the new Tax Collector/Deputy Clerk.
Item 10D
Request from the City Clerk to appoint Brittany Harris as the new Tax Collector/Deputy Clerk.
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Item 10E - Request to hire Olver Associates Inc for the City's Contracted Wastewater Superintendent Services.
Item 10E
Request to hire Olver Associates Inc for the City's Contracted Wastewater Superintendent Services.
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Item 10F - Update on the Comprehensive Plan.
Item 10F
Update on the Comprehensive Plan.
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Item 10H - Discussion on possible demolition of 101 and 107 Patterson Hill Rd, Map 17 Lots 12 and 13.
Item 10H
Discussion on possible demolition of 101 and 107 Patterson Hill Rd, Map 17 Lots 12 and 13.
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Item 10J - Request from the Library Director to appoint Julia Sampson as the part-time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant for the Belfast Free Library.
Item 10J
Request from the Library Director to appoint Julia Sampson as the part-time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant for the Belfast Free Library.
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Item 10K - Request from the Climate Crisis Committee to forgo the City process of appointing a committee member for a student member to the committee.
Item 10K
Request from the Climate Crisis Committee to forgo the City process of appointing a committee member for a student member to the committee.
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Item 10L - Request to approve a CMP pole permit for 10 new poles on Perkins Rd.
Item 10L
Request to approve a CMP pole permit for 10 new poles on Perkins Rd.
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Item 10M - Request to approve draft letter from the Climate Crisis Committee.
Item 10M
Request to approve draft letter from the Climate Crisis Committee.
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Item 11 - Communications
Item 11
Communications
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Items 10N, 10O, & 12 - N) Request to go into an Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A 405 (6) C.
O) Request to go into Executive Session on a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A 405 (6) E.
12) Adjourn
Items 10N, 10O, & 12
N) Request to go into an Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A 405 (6) C.O) Request to go into Executive Session on a Legal matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A 405 (6) E.
12) Adjourn
