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Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Minutes
Councilors Attending: Peter D’Errico, Patricia Blanchette, Gerry Palmer, Susan
Hawes, Geoffrey Gratwick, Harold Wheeler
Staff Attending: Ed Barrett, Jim Ring, Rebecca Hupp, Norm Heitmann
Others Attending:
Committee convened at 5:00 p.m.
1. Easement to Bangor Gas – Services for General Electric
Norm Heitmann explained General Electric was switching over to natural gas and
there is no public right of way where the lines will need to be placed. The
locations are on Maine Avenue, up Johnson, down Florida. The other is Polk
Street of Maine Avenue. Councilor D’Errico moved and Councilor Palmer
seconded for the Committee recommend easement to the full Council.
2. Lease Agreement – U.S. Airways
Norm Heitmann stated the Airport is in the process of negotiating a new lease
with U.S. Airways, as the old lease has expired. U.S. Airways would in addition
to the existing lease renew also rent space for baggage storage. Proposal was to
enact a short term lease to include the baggage area for rental until the long
term comprehensive lease is enacted. Proposed additional rental space would be
128 square foot at $28.47 per square foot. Councilor D’Errico moved, Councilor
Palmer seconded for approval.
3. State Aviation Sales and Use Tax and Proposed LD 1976
Rebecca Hupp provided the background of the proposed LD1976, State Aviation
Sales and Use Tax which would apply to international flights. She wanted to
make the Committee aware of this as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
was hoping to appeal and express the Airport’s opposition to the legislation. It
may be necessary to go to Augusta to show opposition and requested the
Committee’s approval to do so, should it be necessary. There was a motion to
approve and seconded.
4. Municipal/State Agreement with the City of Bangor for Traffic Signal Maintenance
– New Walmart Drive
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Jim Ring stated that large development projects often require a traffic movement
permit and off site improvements to mitigate traffic impacts by MDOT. This
would be an agreement sent by MDOT as part of the condition of the TMP for a
new signal at Stillwater and Walmart (near Blue Seal). The agreement only
required the municipality of Bangor to maintain and power the signal and is
100% funded by the State. Staff recommended approval. There were Councilor
questions of clarification regarding the agreement. Councilor Palmer moved and
was seconded to move to Council.
Motion and seconded to adjourn meeting at approximately 5:35
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