HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-03 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Minutes
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Minutes
Councilors Attending: Geoffrey Gratwick, Peter D’Errico, Richard Stone
Staff Attending: Ed Barrett, James Ring, Tony Caruso, Frank Comeau, Dan
Wellington
Others Attending: Heather Parent, Lucy Quimby, Members of the Public
Committee convened at 5:00 p.m.
Consent Agenda
1. Update: Airport Monthly Reports & BIA Passenger Statistic Report
An update was provided by Tony Caruso regarding operations and passenger
update statistics from memo provided. After some discussion and explanation it
was moved and seconded.
2. Lease with SCT Corporation for Building #457 - BIA
With no further discussion, it moved and it was seconded for approval.
3. Lease with Omni Air International – BIA
With no further discussion, it moved and it was seconded for approval.
Regular Agenda
4. Bangor Trails Project
Councilor Gratwick requested to recused from the discussion due to relation to a
member of the Bangor Land Trust, advised by John Hamer that it may be
defined as a special interest by the Code of Ethics. Committee saw no conflict,
thus Councilor D’Errico recommended and was seconded by Councilor Stone.
Ed Barrett gave background and informed the Committee this was of interest to
Staff and Council, noted trails in Bangor along the Kenduskeag, Penboscot, and
in the City Forest. There are plans to expand along the Penobscot and Staff is
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working on a master plan to identify a “build-out trail system”-five, ten, fifteen
years down the road, how to pay for and deal with landowners concerning public
access and easements. Bangor Land Trust and Bangor Beautiful met last fall
and this spring at the Bangor Library where a Portland Trails speaker invited the
audience to mark out suggested trails on a map (otherwise known as desire lines
as Heather notes later). A formalized process with a group in place working
together with City of Bangor, Bangor Beautiful, and concerned parties to move
forward with conceptual plan.
James Ring noted there was a draft in packet of the agreement/memo of
understanding between Bangor Beautiful, Bangor Land Trust which was drafted
by Heather Parent and John Hamer.
John Hamer also referred the Order to designate City Staff to work with the
group with James Ring and Frank Comeau as possible nominees.
Heather Parent, Vice President of Bangor Beautiful commends those who have
contributed along with Lucy Quimby and Lindsey Munroe and introduced Mike
Poulan and Kathy Guerin. Summarization of the memorandum was made with
note that each party would designate three representatives from their group.
There are provisions for fundraising/grants, also a maintenance and operations
provision in which one representative from each party would sit on a
management committee for five years. After five years there would be a
recommendation on what to do next.
Councilor D’Errico asked if there would be financial concerns for the City of
Bangor.
Heather stated no.
Ed added that there was some funding for the waterfront public park
improvement at the area of Railroad Street and 395. Also use of existing
infrastructure would be a relatively low cost, or use of existing sidewalks.
There’s also $25,000.00 from L.L. Bean for improvement of signage on trails.
Referenced also, Councilor Cashwell’s suggestion for a better trail marking
system with a possibility of color coding.
Kathy Guerin, Executive Director of Bangor Beautiful offered positive feedback.
Lucy Quimby, President of Bangor Land Trust stated they had received a grant
from the Davis Conservation Fund to have mapping done, they contracted an
expert in GIS/GPS to map the Bangor Land Trust Properties and the City Open
Spaces Recreational area which is now digitized.
Frank Comeau stated the benefits to the City and the area for years to come,
extending thanks.
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Councilor Gratwick also offered positive feedback and concurs. His reservation
was that the three possible designees, though they have the expertise, concern
about their availability.
Ed stated concern especially for the City Engineer who is often pulled in many
directions, although key Staff should be involved and if anyone is unavailable
there should be an alternated as has been done in the past with other
Committees.
Lucy and Anne referenced section 4.1 of the draft document provided for which
is states, “Each party to this agreement may replace its own appointed
committee members at any time at its own discretion.”
Councilor Stone moved to recommend the MRF to full Council, and so seconded.
Ed stated this was set for the Agenda on Monday, but would be tabled until the
next meeting to allow for representatives from Bangor Land Trust to attend.
5. Possible Wind Turbine/Windmill Regulations
John Hamer provided an additional packet compiled from Staff research which is
found on page 75 of the Weekly Schedule. This is a continued discussion with
additional data relating to locations, zone districts, heights, notification to the
utilities and setbacks for fall zones.
Councilor Stone indicated he had requested this item along with the Solid Fuel
Boilers. There was some Committee discussion and an agreement to make
amendments items such as heights and fall zones. Councilor Stone moved to
send to full Council with amendments.
Ed stated this would go for first reading and referral and upon second reading
the amendment would be included.
Councilor Gratwick requested John Hamer work on the language.
6. Discussion: Possible Regulation of External Solid Fuel Boilers
Ed and Dan Wellington provided overviews and explained the Ordinance. Ed
suggested looking at setbacks and the location to be in primary heating
structures.
This item was moved for passage as amended and seconded.
Meeting was moved and seconded for adjournment at approximately 6:08 p.m.
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