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Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Minutes
Councilors Attending: Patricia Blanchette, Harold Wheeler
Staff Attending: Jim Ring, Dan Wellington, Ron Gastia, Paul Nicklas
Others Attending:
Committee convened at 5:00 p.m.
1. Easement Request: Maine Avenue
Councilor Wheeler motioned, seconded by Councilor Blanchette with no
discussion.
2. Easement Request: Texas Avenue
Councilor Wheeler motioned, seconded by Councilor Blanchette with no
discussion.
3. Easement Request: Harlow Street
Councilor Wheeler motioned, seconded by Councilor Blanchette with no
discussion.
4. Referral: Council Ordinance 10-178, Amending Chapter 271, Streets, of the
Code of the City of Bangor, by Adding Street Discontinuances to Exemptions
from Planning Board Hearing Requirements
Jim Ring explained the State required notifications be made to the Planning
Board of street discontinuances. When reviewing the Ordinance, it was noted
discontinuances were not exempt. This action would make the Ordinance
complete.
Councilor Wheeler moved Staff recommendation and seconded by Councilor
Blanchette for Council on Monday, May 24, 2010.
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5. Referral: Council Ordinance 10-180, Amending Chapter 109 of the Code of
Ordinances, Fees
Dan Wellington explained the current fee schedule was implemented in 1992.
When looking at the typical permit in relation to actual costs associated with who
went out, how much time was spent. The proposed amendment would decrease
impact on the general fund from Code and shift to the actual users of the
services to include tax-exempt entities.
Councilor Wheeler moved and Councilor Blanchette seconded for full Council.
6. Amending the Code of the City of Bangor by Adding Chapter 177 – Medical
Marijuana Dispensary
Paul noted the new Ordinance would provide security and oversight
requirements for medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation facilities that
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were requested by the Committee on May 4.
7. Amending Land Development Code – Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Paul noted there would only be one dispensary allowed in either Penobscot or
Piscataquis Counties and provided a map with the following outlined areas:
Blue – Dispensaries would be allowed.
Green – Cultivation facility would be allowed.
Aqua – Both Dispensaries and Cultivation facility would be allowed.
Councilor Wheeler referred to full Council with no recommendation as there were
only two Councilors present. Councilor Blanchette asked if the 180 day
moratorium would appear on May 24, 2010 Council Agenda and requested Paul
Nicklas to explain, in full detail, on Monday night what work would need to be
done during the moratorium. Paul noted the moratorium would only be in place
until the Council enacted regulations and stated was prepared to speak to the
Council on Monday. Ron was not comfortable with this as there needed to be
more additions to the Ordinance and they needed to reach out to experts. He
noted he would not be available for Monday’s meeting as he would be in
Washington, D.C., Lt. Hathaway would attend in his stead.
Councilor Wheeler withdrew previous motion and rephrased to refer it to June
14, 2010 Council and moved without recommendation. Councilor Blanchette
withdrew second on original motion. Send to Council and back to IC on June 8,
2010.
Paul mentioned the deadline for applicants for dispensaries needed to in to the
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State by June 24. Ron noted that there was a provision for applicants with
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regards to a proposed location but applicants would not be held to that particular
proposed location.
Councilor Wheeler held second motion. Councilor Wheeler noted he did not want
it coming back to IC. Councilor Blanchette seconded both items.
8. Proposed Sign Ordinance Amendment – To Allow Directory Signs for Place of
Worship
There was random discussion.
Councilor Wheeler motioned to adjourn, Councilor Wheeler seconded at
approximately 5:49 p.m.
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