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Belfast council actions at a glance: votes on survey, GA first reading, waivers and permits
Summary
At its Sept. 17 meeting the council approved a $2,500 payment for boundary survey work (3–1), accepted first reading of updated general assistance maximums (4–0), approved a Brownfields advisor contract (4–0), waived a boathouse fee for the Senior Center (4–0), approved a Halloween event permit (4–0) and a pole permit (4–0).
Here are the meeting’s formal actions and outcomes.
• Boundary survey retainer: Motion to appropriate $2,500 to continue boundary survey work and pay an anticipated bill passed 3–1.
• General assistance ordinance: Council accepted first reading of the 2024–25 general assistance maximums derived from state/DHHS county tables; staff will schedule a second reading and public hearing Oct. 1.
• Mill rate: Council set the 2024–25 mill rate at $15.40 per $1,000 valuation (3–1). Staff will finalize tax commitment paperwork.
• Brownfields advisor contract: Council approved contracting Mark Bergelein to advise the city’s Brownfields RLF and authorized the city manager to execute the contract (4–0).
• Senior Center boathouse fee waiver: Council waived the boathouse rental fee for a Senior Center luncheon to thank first responders on Oct. 30 (4–0).
• Haunted-house event permit: Council approved use of Court Street for a Belfast Masters haunted-house/carnival event on Oct. 26 (4–0); staff noted police presence and barricade arrangements for safety.
• Pole permit: Council approved a Central Maine Power permit for one new pole on Perkins Road (4–0).
Votes recorded in the meeting packet reflect voice votes and the tallies noted above.
