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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 1 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. 2 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. 3