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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-03 Infrastructure Committee Minutes Infrastructure Committee Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Minutes Councilors Attending: Geoffrey Gratwick Richard Bronson Patricia Blanchette Nelson Durgin Charles Longo Susan Hawes Staff Attending: Art Morgan Cathy Conlow Others Attending: The meeting convened at 5:00 p.m. Agenda 1. Easement Request: Time Warner Cable – Underground Conduit at the Triangular Park at the Corner of Park Street and Harlow Street (Council Action and Council Order Attached) Art explained that Time Warner Cable would be excavating using trenchless boring. This method would not disturb any items around, such as the flag poles. Councilor Durgin expressed his preference in the trenchless method. Councilor Longo made a motion and it was seconded. It was requested that a stipulation to repair/replace any damaged trees be placed in the easement. 2. Lease Agreement: Verizon Antenna Replacement and Placement of Six Coax Cables – Bangor International Airport Water Tank (Council Action and Council Order Attached) Art and Cathy explained this was leased space to the cell phone provider and they were asking for authorization to repair the antenna on the BIA water tank. It was moved and seconded by Councilor Longo. 3. Review: Bangor Harbor Cruises Contract for 2011 Boating Season (Council Action and Council Order Attached) Art informed the Committee of the schedule of two trips per week the Patience expected to run. The agreement is was for 700.00 docking fee and is the standard previously drawn agreement that had been used with the Patience. The City Solicitor will review. Councilor Blanchette was in favor. Councilor Longo noted that he observed that the Patience hadn’t moved much. 1 Other discussion of the waterfront activities and suggestion provided by Councilor Durgin that the downtown group work with the Patience to sell the service and was also in favor of the agreement. Councilor Bronson suggested bring in a competitor and other suggestions included the Harbormaster talking with Hollywood Slots to generate business from their location. Councilor Durgin moved and Councilor Bronson seconded. Councilor Gratwick noted he was in favor. The consensus was this was a very good deal the Patience. 4. Update: American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines would not be running into Bangor this year. Councilor Durgin stated they were well advertised featuring coastline excursions. He suggested the City contact ACL with public relations personnel, not with the Interim City Engineer. Cathy stated that Engineering had done a great job but it should fall on Engineering. Councilor Bronson was supportive and suspected ACL had discovered patron’s flights out of Portland was the attraction for Portland and the Old Port. Since Bangor got rid of the historic port and urban renewal there is nothing at the waterfront. There was a need to connect downtown with the waterfront. Councilor Longo supported Councilor Bronson’s comment. It was concurred that the docks should be installed. The meeting was cut off-taping ended at 48 minutes. 2