October 6, 2020 City Council
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Public Hearing #1 - Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Tile 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers
of Belfast City Hall on October 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post
3108 located at 34 Field Street, for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live
entertainment (interior/exterior).
Public Hearing #1
Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Tile 28-A Section 1054 MRSA a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambersof Belfast City Hall on October 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post
3108 located at 34 Field Street, for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ, dancing, and all live
entertainment (interior/exterior).
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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 September 15, 2020.
Item 5
Acceptance of the minutesRegular Council Meeting of September 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(5)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(5)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
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
• Request to schedule interviews for the Comprehensive Planning Committee and Climate Crisis Committee.
Item 8
Old Business and Council Committee Reports• Request to schedule interviews for the Comprehensive Planning Committee and Climate Crisis Committee.
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Consent Agenda - 9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent Agenda
A. Request to approve an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior).
B. Request to approve an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Club On Premise Catering (Class I) liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
C. Request to approve an application by Bowen's Tavern, located at 181 Waterville Road, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Class A Restaurant/Lounge liquor license.
Consent Agenda
9) Permits, Petitions and Licenses - Consent AgendaA. Request to approve an application for a renewal Special Amusement Permit for Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, for live music, vocals, karaoke, DJ dancing, and all live entertainment (interior/exterior).
B. Request to approve an application by Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 located at 34 Field Street, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Club On Premise Catering (Class I) liquor license, interior and exterior decks.
C. Request to approve an application by Bowen's Tavern, located at 181 Waterville Road, Belfast, Maine for a renewal Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Class A Restaurant/Lounge liquor license.
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Item 10A - Business
Presentation from the Project Planner on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 90, Site Plan, and minor amendments to Chapter 66, General Provisions (Definitions) and Chapter 84, Subdivisions, regarding the regulation of multi-family housing.
Item 10A
BusinessPresentation from the Project Planner on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 90, Site Plan, and minor amendments to Chapter 66, General Provisions (Definitions) and Chapter 84, Subdivisions, regarding the regulation of multi-family housing.
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Item 10B - Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 90, Site Plan, and minor amendments to Chapter 66, General Provisions (Definitions) and Chapter 84, Subdivisions, regarding the regulation of multi-family housing.
Item 10B
Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 90, Site Plan, and minor amendments to Chapter 66, General Provisions (Definitions) and Chapter 84, Subdivisions, regarding the regulation of multi-family housing.
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Item 10C - Discussion and possible action on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 90, Site Plan, and minor amendments to Chapter 66, General Provisions (Definitions) and Chapter 84, Subdivisions, regarding the regulation of multi-family housing.
Item 10C
Discussion and possible action on proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 90, Site Plan, and minor amendments to Chapter 66, General Provisions (Definitions) and Chapter 84, Subdivisions, regarding the regulation of multi-family housing.
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Item 10D - Presentation on the proposed 2020-2021 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
Item 10D
Presentation on the proposed 2020-2021 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
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Item 10E - Public Hearing on the proposed 2020-2021 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
Item 10E
Public Hearing on the proposed 2020-2021 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
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Item 10F - Discussion and possible action on the proposed 2020-2021 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
Item 10F
Discussion and possible action on the proposed 2020-2021 General Assistance Ordinance and State derived maximum benefits for General Assistance requests.
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Item 10G - Request from the Director of Code and Planning to appoint Stephen Wilson as the new Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Belfast.
Item 10G
Request from the Director of Code and Planning to appoint Stephen Wilson as the new Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Belfast.
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Item 10H - Request to rename the Little River Trail in honor of Skip Pendleton.
Item 10H
Request to rename the Little River Trail in honor of Skip Pendleton.
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Item 10I - Request to remove four City trees at various locations.
Item 10I
Request to remove four City trees at various locations.
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Item 10J - New Facility Use Request by the Belfast Maskers to conduct Halloween One-Act performances utilizing Court Street between Miller and Spring Streets on October 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 between the hours of 4:00PM to 10:00PM.
Item 10J
New Facility Use Request by the Belfast Maskers to conduct Halloween One-Act performances utilizing Court Street between Miller and Spring Streets on October 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 between the hours of 4:00PM to 10:00PM.
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Item 10K - Request from the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider amending Chapter 38 of the Code of Ordinances to include the Harbor Walk and Rail Trail to the list of Parks and Public Recreational Areas.
Item 10K
Request from the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider amending Chapter 38 of the Code of Ordinances to include the Harbor Walk and Rail Trail to the list of Parks and Public Recreational Areas.
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Item 10L - Request from the City Treasurer for the Council to approve certain carry forward budget lines from the previous fiscal year to the current fiscal year.
Item 10L
Request from the City Treasurer for the Council to approve certain carry forward budget lines from the previous fiscal year to the current fiscal year.
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Item 10M - Request from the Transfer Station Manager to return the price per bag for household trash to its former rates of $3.50 and $5.50.
Item 10M
Request from the Transfer Station Manager to return the price per bag for household trash to its former rates of $3.50 and $5.50.
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Item 10N - Request to accept a donation of $250.00 to the City of Belfast.
Item 10N
Request to accept a donation of $250.00 to the City of Belfast.
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Item 11 - Communications
Item 11
Communications
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Items 10O - 10Q & 12 - O) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A.
P) Request to go into Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C.
Q) Request to go into Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to1 M.R.S.A.405 (6) C.
12) Adjourn
Items 10O - 10Q & 12
O) Request to go into Executive Session on a Personnel matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) A.P) Request to go into Executive Session on a Real Estate matter pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405 (6) C.
Q) Request to go into Executive Session on an Economic Development matter pursuant to1 M.R.S.A.405 (6) C.
12) Adjourn
