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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-03 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Minutes Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Minutes Councilors Attending: Patricia Blanchette, Richard Bronson, Harold Wheeler, Geoffrey Gratwick Staff Attending: Ed Barrett, Brad Moore, Rebecca Hupp, Risteen Masters, Paul Nicklas, Dan Wellington Others Attending: Committee convened at 5:00 p.m. 1. Sewer Abatement: 29 First Street, Account #049007 Councilor Gratwick moved to pass, Councilor Bronson seconded. There was no discussion. 2. Sewer Abatement: 29 First Street, Account #049007 Brad stated the request didn’t meet the criteria. This residence is occupied by an elderly women; who has her daughter-in-law handling the affairs. Consumption history was far less than minimum usage (below 12) in one month, up 242 units, and back down the next month. In the interim Bangor Water District tested the meter and found it was fine. According to a letter addressed to Brad, they couldn’t determine where the loss was coming from. Brad brought this forward because of the usage before and after the event, and asked the Committee to make an exception. He added the adjusted bill included fees to pump clean water through the system. Councilor Gratwick moved and Councilor Bronson seconded. 3. Passenger Statistics for January 2009 Risteen stated the load factors were at 65.8%, decreased from January 2008 by 5% & 11% compared to last month due to decreased demand by around 8%. Previously Committee requested a list for 100 airports that had service in 2007, but not in 2008 which was provided. Councilor Wheeler asked about the statistics of Continental Airlines compared to others. Risteen responded that Continental was up due to increased capacity, additional flight with 50 more seats than other flights. There was further discussion of various airlines. This was an informative update that required no action. 1 4. Order: Authorizing the City Manager and/or the Code Enforcement Officer to Apply for and Accept a Grant from Maine Historic Preservation Dan stated this would appear on the Council Agenda at next Monday’s meeting. They received short notice the State had money available for certified local governments, Bangor being one. One Committee member and Code put together a grant proposal accepted by the State for $10,980.00. They would provide a match with the City’s portion being Commission and Staff time and some materials. They were in the process of completing a brochure that was funded with last year’s CLG grant. The brochure is a guide for every property owner that owned historically designated property. It is not yet finalized about what the money would be for but there had been discussion about using it for rehabilitation of historic structures. Dan requested the Committee accept the grant. Councilor Gratwick motioned and Councilor Wheeler seconded for acceptance. 5. Amendment: Section 211.5 and Appendix A of Chapter 211 – Plumbing Code Dan explained Appendix A referenced Bangor Water District documents that was last updated in 1983. The Plumbing Code was rewritten in four documents from 2007. The purpose was to enable designers to find other regulations, for instance, Bangor Water only allow copper piping and the City allowed plastic. The documents also make reference to Public Utility Commission items. This also will appear at Monday’s Council Meeting. Councilor Gratwick asked if generally this was a statewide regulation. Dan responded not necessarily, in the instance of plastic piping. Councilor Gratwick extended the discussion to Chief Cammack working on the requirements for sprinklers. There was lengthy discussion of sprinklers, water pressure (PSI), locations of low/normal/high locations around the City to accommodate, and smoke detectors. Councilor Blanchette asked if Dan needed action on this item. Dan responded that this would be on the Council Agenda for first reading. Councilor Gratwick moved to adjourn. Ed reminded members of the Birch Stream Stakeholders Meeting at the University College of Bangor. 2