The council meeting agenda included several items: appointing a new Public Works Truck Driver/Laborer, reviewing proposed amendments to traffic and vehicle ordinances involving one-way traffic on Church Street, and discussing the status of 333 High Street as a dangerous building. Other topics included a presentation on the 2026-2027 General Assistance Ordinance, a request for a seasonal mobile sauna operation at Steamboat Landing Park, a review of pickleball court concerns at City Park, a request for a fee waiver for public flu clinics, acceptance of a fire department grant, the removal of a city street tree, and a proclamation for Dolly Parton Imagination Library Day.
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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.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Belfast Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
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.
