Public Hearing #1

In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on April 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Saijai Chan d/b/a Thai Bhurapar Restaurant located at 37A Front Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant liquor license, interior only.

Public Hearing #2

In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on April 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Donald L. Benson d/b/a All-Play LLC located at 49 Searsport Avenue,
Belfast, Maine for a new Malt and Vinous license.

Public Hearing #3

Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall on April 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on a renewal application for Special Amusement Permit for Victor Flick Corporation d/b/a Colonial Theatre for Live Music,
DJ , Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine, interior
only.

Public Hearing #4

In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on April 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Victor Flick Corporation d/b/a Colonial Theatre located at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant Class III, IV liquor license,
interior only.

Public Hearing #5

In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on April 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Seng Thai Corporation d/b/a Seng Thai Restaurant located at 139 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant license, interior
only.

Public Hearing #6

Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License ordinance a public hearing will be held on April 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Council Chambers at Belfast City Hall on the following applications for a renewal of their Victualer's License that expires on May 31, 2015.

Items 1 - 3

1) Call to order
2) Roll call: Mayor Walter Ash, Jr.; Councilors Mary Mortier, Roger Lee, Eric Sanders, Michael Hurley and Nancy Hamilton, City Manager Joseph Slocum, and Admin. Assistant Manda Cushman.
3) Pledge of Allegiance

Item 4

Adoption of the agenda

Item 5

Acceptance of the minutes
Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 2014.

Item 6

Open to the public
Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.

Item 7

Communications

Consent Agenda

8) Old Business and Council Committee Reports
Discussion and consideration of a possible Parks & Rec Commission appointment.
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda
A. Request to approve an application by Seng Thai Corporation d/b/a Seng Thai Restaurant located at 139 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt and Vinous Restaurant license, interior only.
B. Request to approve an application by VictorFlick Corp d/b/a Colonial Theatre located at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, and Vinous Restaurant Class III, IV liquor license, interior only.
C. Request to approve an application by VictorFlick Corporation d/b/a Colonial Theatre located at 163 High Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Live Music, DJ, Karaoke, all Live Entertainment, and dancing, interior only.
D. Request to approve an application by Donald L. Benson d/b/a All-Play LLC located at 49 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine for a new Malt and Vinous license.
E. Request to approve the following applications for a renewal of their Victualer's License that expires on May
31,2015.
F. Request to approve a Request to use Facilities application by Kristen Cowgill to utilize Haritage Park on the evening of May 28, 2014 for an overnight stay, leaving by 7:30 am on May 29, 2014 for the "Bike the US for MS," a national event under the oversight of the National MS organization.

Item 10H

Update on possible withdrawal from RSU #20.

Item 10A

Update from the Downtown Revitalization Committee on the re-construction of Cross Street and lower Spring Street and lower Miller Street.

Item 10B

Update and request for clarification for the financing of the rebuilding of Thompson's Wharf.

Item 10C

Authorization to enter into an agreement with Gartley & Dorsky, Consulting Engineers of Camden, for the purposes of doing a study of the Inner Harbor and identifying the best way to maximize the utilization of this space.

Item 10D

Authorization to enter into an agreement with VHB Consulting Engineers to develop bid documents and specifications for the removal of the rail and railroad ties at the Belfast Rail Trail.

Item 10E

First Reading on a proposal from the Planning & Code Department to reduce electrical permit fees for commercial establishments.

Item 10F

Update on CMP tree trimming in Belfast for 2014.

Item 10G

Consideration of a suggestion for establishing a process to recognize community related service and volunteerism efforts to the greater Belfast Community.

Item 10I

Request to remove a tree at the corner of Union and Race Streets.

Items 10L & 11

L) Signing of Council Orders and housekeeping items.
11) Open to the Public
Please state your name and town you are from when addressing the City Council.

Items 12 & 13

12) Communications
13) Adjourn