August 18, 2020 City Council
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Public Hearing #1 - Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held on
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, via Zoom on
a renewal application for a Victualer's License for James Roberts d/b/a Randall Collins
VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street Belfast, Maine.
Public Hearing #1
Pursuant to Belfast Victualer License Ordinance a public hearing will be held onTuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, via Zoom on
a renewal application for a Victualer's License for James Roberts d/b/a Randall Collins
VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street Belfast, Maine.
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Items 1 & 2 - 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.
Items 1 & 2
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.
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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 August 4, 2020.
Item 5
Acceptance of the minutesRegular Council Meeting of August 4, 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@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.
Item 6A
Open to the publicMembers 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.
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Item 6B - Organization and Department Reports
. Consideration of committee appointment interviews.
Item 6B
Organization and Department Reports. Consideration of committee appointment interviews.
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Item 7 - Communications
Item 7
Communications
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Item 8 - Old Business and Council Committee Reports
A. Update from the Climate Crisis Committee
Item 8
Old Business and Council Committee ReportsA. Update from the Climate Crisis Committee
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Consent Agenda - 9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda
A. Request from the Fire Chief to confirm Brian Walker as a paid per call Ambulance
attendant for the Belfast Ambulance Service.
B. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Waldo County YMCA for use of the Walsh
Softball Field from August 16th to October 4th to organize an adult softball league.
C. Request to approve a renewal application for a Victualer's License for James Roberts d/b/a
Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street Belfast, Maine.
D. Request to approve a renewal application by Satori Belfast LLC located at 108 Main Street,
Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant (Class l-IV) license, interior
only.
E. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by James Crothers d/b/a
Za'spresso located at 100 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31,
2020.
Consent Agenda
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent AgendaA. Request from the Fire Chief to confirm Brian Walker as a paid per call Ambulance
attendant for the Belfast Ambulance Service.
B. Request to approve a Facility Use application by the Waldo County YMCA for use of the Walsh
Softball Field from August 16th to October 4th to organize an adult softball league.
C. Request to approve a renewal application for a Victualer's License for James Roberts d/b/a
Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street Belfast, Maine.
D. Request to approve a renewal application by Satori Belfast LLC located at 108 Main Street,
Belfast, Maine for a Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Restaurant (Class l-IV) license, interior
only.
E. Request to approve a Lunch Wagon License permit application by James Crothers d/b/a
Za'spresso located at 100 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine, license to expire on December 31,
2020.
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Item 10A - Request to adopt of the commitment of property taxes and set the Mill Rate for the
2020 - 2021 fiscal year.
Item 10A
Request to adopt of the commitment of property taxes and set the Mill Rate for the2020 - 2021 fiscal year.
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Item 10B - Update from the City Clerk regarding the November 3, 2020 Election.
Item 10B
Update from the City Clerk regarding the November 3, 2020 Election.
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Item 10C - Presentation from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
Item 10C
Presentation from Economic Development Director, Thomas Kittredge, regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
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Item 10D - Public Hearing regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
Item 10D
Public Hearing regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
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Item 10E - Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
Item 10E
Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of the Congress Street Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District, Adopting a Development Program for the District, and the authorizing of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC.
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Item 10F - Discussion and possible approval of an extension of the downtown "Curbside Belfast."
Item 10F
Discussion and possible approval of an extension of the downtown "Curbside Belfast."
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Item 10G - Request from Cemetery Superintendent, Steve Boguen, to expend up to $2,500.00 from the Cemetery Equipment Reserve Account (630-537) to pay for a new motor and labor to install on the departments 2012 Toro Zero Turn Mower.
Item 10G
Request from Cemetery Superintendent, Steve Boguen, to expend up to $2,500.00 from the Cemetery Equipment Reserve Account (630-537) to pay for a new motor and labor to install on the departments 2012 Toro Zero Turn Mower.
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Item 10H - Request to expend up to $1,000.00 for engineering estimates associated with the Sawn Lake Ave. shoulder improvements from the Swan Lake Ave. Shoulder Account (720-881).
Item 10H
Request to expend up to $1,000.00 for engineering estimates associated with the Sawn Lake Ave. shoulder improvements from the Swan Lake Ave. Shoulder Account (720-881).
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Item 10I - Request to expend up to $1,000.00 to purchase an iPad to be utilized for the Project Canopy Tree Inventory Grant.
Item 10I
Request to expend up to $1,000.00 to purchase an iPad to be utilized for the Project Canopy Tree Inventory Grant.
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Item 10J - Consideration of ballot for membership on Waldo County Budget Committee.
Item 10J
Consideration of ballot for membership on Waldo County Budget Committee.
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Item 10K - Request to accept funding of $44,763.00 from the Keep ME Healthy 2020 Municipal COVID-19 Awareness Campaign.
Item 10K
Request to accept funding of $44,763.00 from the Keep ME Healthy 2020 Municipal COVID-19 Awareness Campaign.
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Item 11 - Communications
Item 11
Communications
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Items 10L, 10M, & 12 - L) Request to go into Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C.
M) Request to go into Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C.
12) Adjourn
Items 10L, 10M, & 12
L) Request to go into Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C.M) Request to go into Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C.
12) Adjourn
