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Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Belfast City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting involved multiple executive sessions regarding personnel and real estate matters. A public hearing was held regarding Victualer License applications. Key actions included the confirmation of a new Patrol Officer, approval of expenditures for GIS software and hardware, acceptance of the municipal airport budget and fuel pricing policy, and the acceptance of funding for wastewater infrastructure. The council discussed ordinance amendments related to adult-use cannabis retail, authorized a winter curbside program, approved harbor management grant funding, and awarded environmental remediation bids. Additionally, the council addressed concerns regarding local pickleball facilities and authorized temporary courts, reviewed regulations for large utility-consuming projects, and appointed a Freedom of Information Officer and Civil Rights Coordinator.
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The council meeting addressed various municipal matters, including an executive session on personnel issues and appointments to the Pedestrian, Transportation, and Accessibility Committee and the City Tree Committee. Discussions focused on the relocation of pickleball courts due to noise complaints, and an amendment to the city code regarding traffic and vehicles was presented and moved to a future hearing. The council authorized concrete work agreements for the library and city hall, certified sewer user rates, and approved an amendment to the Downtown Waterfront Omnibus Municipal Tax Increment Financing District. Additionally, the council awarded engineering services for the Congress and Salmond Street Infrastructure Improvement Project and approved a property tax abatement.
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City of Belfast Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The council meeting addressed a variety of municipal items, including the approval of a Real Estate executive session and various consent agenda items such as licensing requests and police department personnel confirmations. Key business discussions involved a proclamation honoring a local citizen, a public hearing on ordinance amendments regarding adult-use cannabis retail, and modifications to Church Street traffic configurations as recommended by the Pedestrian, Transportation, and Accessibility Committee. Furthermore, the council approved applications for several bike-related programs and awarded a contract for hazard mitigation planning. The meeting also addressed tree removal requests, facility use for a community event, and the purchase of a new police patrol vehicle.
Jul 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Belfast City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The Council conducted an executive session on a legal matter and held a work session with the Cemetery Trustees. Public input was received regarding noise from pickleball courts and upcoming community events. The Council confirmed the appointment of two full-time Patrol Officers and approved the FY2026-2027 Wastewater Treatment Budget, including a rate increase. Additionally, the Council awarded a bid for the Church Street Sewer Improvements Project, authorized the issuance of an RFP for engineering services for a street infrastructure project, approved the removal of specific city street trees, accepted donations for the Fire Department, and authorized the purchase of new computer equipment for the Planning and Codes Department.
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