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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-06 Infrastructure Committee Minutes Infrastructure Committee Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Minutes Councilors Attending: Patricia Blanchette, Susan Hawes, Harold Wheeler, Geoffrey Gratwick Staff Attending: Jim Ring, Brad Moore, Tracy Willett, David Gould Others Attending: Steve Ribble, Nathaniel Rosenbatt, Lucy Quimby, Eric Russell, Dennis Marble Committee convened at 5:02 p.m. 1. Sewer Abatement Request: 16 Bower Street, Account #7500703 2. Sewer Abatement Request: 5 Elm Street, Account #502805 Councilor Blanchette asked Brad Moore if there were any “red flags”, Brad indicated there wasn’t. Councilor Wheeler motioned both requests and Councilor Blanchette seconded. 3. Referral: Council Ordiance 10-113, Amending Chapter 265, 265-4 (F) of the Code of the City of Bangor to Add Associate Membership to the Recycling Committee Jim Ring provided an overview. Councilor Blanchette questioned the reason for adding an associate member with no power and noted the meetings were open for public comment anyway, not supportive. She also noted that in opening the door for more members, in years to come might not have enough candidates to fill the positions. Councilor Gratwick stated this was at his request and explained the purpose was because of big citizen interest in advisory committee participation. Councilor Wheeler noted another aspect that there was an unexpected resignation and was supportive. Councilor Wheeler moved for recommendation and Councilor Hawes seconded. Wheeler was in favor, Councilor Hawes and Councilor Blanchette opposed. 1 4. Referral: Council Ordinance 10-114, Amending Chapter 140, 140-3 of the Code of the City of Bangor to Add Associate Membership to the Harbor Advisory Committee Jim Ring provided an overview. Councilor Gratwick was disappointed with previous vote noting there was a small amount of Councilors determining the item. Councilor Hawes stated that it received a second, thus didn’t die in Committee. Councilor Blanchette stated this ought not to pass. Councilor Wheeler was supportive. Councilor Hawes was concerned where the size of the group would stop. Councilor Blanchette moved it not pass and was seconded by Councilor Wheeler. The vote was two to one not to pass. 5. Update: Proposed Process for Special Committee on Comprehensive Planning to Present the Policy Recommendations for Public Comment Nathaniel Rosenblatt and David Gould provided the status of the Committee’s goal to have a consistent easy to ready document. By May 3, 2010 they hoped to have it circulated and posted on the web for input and feedback. A May 25, 2010 public meeting was anticipated and a meeting with the Staff for May 5, 2010. The consensus was that it was a useful document and Committee and Staff had done an in depth effort at identifying issues. Councilor Hawes noted this was for informational purpose only and suggested Eric with the Bangor Daily News should be contacted for providing a gateway for public input. 6. Amendment to Bangor Trails Project Memorandum of Understanding Jim provided an overview and background. On October 11, 2006 the Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Bangor, Bangor Land Trust, and Keep Bangor Beautiful for the establishment of a Committee for the Bangor Trails Project. The request was for an amendment due to the fact Keep Bangor Beautiful was no longer a member and to update the structure of the Bangor Trails Committee. The replacement of members would likely be from Parks and Recreation and Community & Economic Development. Councilor Blanchette moved for full Council and Councilor Wheeler seconded with a unanimous vote. 7. Easement Request: Merrill Bank Storm Drain Easement Jim Ring provided an overview and referenced the provided map. The easement was for a location that was outside the right-of-way on the easternmost corner of Davenport Park on Main Street. Work was expected to be done before Memorial Day. Motion made and seconded for full Council, with a unanimous vote. 2 8. Easement Request: Merrill Bank Grading Agreement Jim provided the overview and referenced the provided map. This would be for the rebuilding of a parking lot and the restoration of a retaining wall on the opposite side of the lot from Main Street. Work was expected to be completed before Memorial Day. Councilor Blanchette motioned and Councilor Wheeler seconded, with a unanimous vote. 9. Easement Acceptance: Accepting Sewer Easement from Miller Family Limited Partnership Jim stated there was a recent site plan approval for the construction of McDonald’s at the former Miller’s restaurant on Main Street, between Sidney & Larkin Streets. A large 48” sewer line from the 1800’s was discovered running across the property. Never able to obtain easement records and Staff recommended securing a proper easement for recording from the Miller family. Draft easement was attached. Councilor Blanchette moved and Councilor Wheeler seconded, with a unanimous vote to go to full Council. Councilor Blanchette moved to adjourn. 3