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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.
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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.
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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.
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