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Government Operations Committee
Monday, June 16, 2014 at 5:15PM
City Council Chambers
MINUTES
Council Members: Civiello, Blanchette, Baldacci, Gallant, Plourde, Sprague, Durgin,
Graham
Staff Members: Farrar, Heitmann, Lucas, Linscott, Willette
Others: Media, Library Representatives, Mike Howard, Rob Frank, WBRC, Residents
1. Council Referral: Ordinance 14-204 Amending Chapter 116 of the Code
of the City of Bangor – Open Burning
City Solicitor Heitmann explained that this is an issue that has been
brought to the committee and mostly has to do with the size of the fires
and smoke generated from fires. As the policy stands, it doesn’t not
clearly include these things specifically. Depending on the type of fire pit
it is, if it is a store bought one than you do not need a permit. If it is a
handmade one, you will need a permit. Basically the amendment to the
original ordinance has added language about the type of pit, the height of
the fire and the vicinity to structures, etc.
Councilor Durgin asked if we are imposing more regulations than the State
regulations?
2. Request from Bangor Public Library for Easement to use City land
adjacent to the Library and Pierce Park
The Library is requesting an easement of approximately 900 Square Feet
(30’ x 30’) for the construction of a portion of a new outdoor plaza on City
property. Please see attached memorandum and schematic design
provided by WBRC Architects and Engineers.
3. Authorization to Apply for Federal Transit Administration Grant
Funding: Ladders of Opportunity Initiative, to replace six Community
Connector Transit Buses
Please see attached memorandum and Grant Availability Notice.
4. Discussion concerning the possible establishment of a second
Community Garden location and initiatives for the creation of food
cupboards
Please see attached memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director
Willette.