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Government Operations Committee
May 15, 2007
Minutes
Councilors: Gratwick, D’Errico
Staff: Farrar, Heitmann, Gastia, Cammack, Yardley
Others: Rev. Carlson, Greg Miller
1. License Agreement with Club Gemini
At the last meeting, approval was granted for Club Gemini to hold a
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Motorcycle show and associated events on May 26. The committee requested
that a license agreement be prepared by the Legal Department and returned to
the Committee for informational purposes. Heitmann reviewed the agreement,
which included recommendations from the last Committee meeting. He noted
that the dyno competition would not be a part of the day’s events. He also
noted that the Club owners had submitted a plan to the Police Chief, who in turn
reviewed it and made recommendations, and asked that the plan be resubmitted
for final approval. The same plan also has to be submitted to the state in terms
of the liquor license. The City is also waiting for the proof of insurance. Gastia
spoke about the revised plan, which he needs to see and to sign-off. Heitmann
indicated that Bates had recently reminded the Brann’s of the necessary
resubmitted plan; Heitmann also left a voicemail message for the Brann’s
regarding the same item. No vote was needed on this item, as it was
informational only.
2. Request for the Fire Department to donate an Ambulance to United
Technologies Center (UTC)
Cammack said that UTC has recently approached the Bangor Fire
Department to inquire whether the Department would consider donating an
ambulance to their program. The ambulance has been recently taken out of
service and is surplus to the City. The City recently donated a 1982 Pierce Fire
Truck to UTC to assist them with their public safety program, and this is a similar
request. Greg Miller expressed his appreciation. The fire truck has been a great
addition to the public safety program. UTC has a good working relationship with
the Bangor Fire and Police Departments. A motion was made and seconded to
approve staff’s recommendation.
3. Healthy Maine Partnership Update
Health and Welfare Director Shawn Yardley presented an update on the
efforts and activities relating to our involvement with the Healthy Maine
Partnership. He said the state has broken into eight groups, Penobscot and
Piscataquis counties being one district. There are four comprehensive health
coalitions with the Bangor CCHS to be the lead for the Healthy Maine Partnership
for all communities east of the Penobscot in Penobscot County and all towns
including Bangor contiguous to Bangor on the west side the River with the
additional of Newburgh. As a result, the application to be submitted with Council
approval to the State for the new round of Healthy Maine Partnership monies
total $480,975.40. It is a one-year grant. The three other coalitions, similar to
last year, approached the City to be the lead as the substance abuse prevention
position. There is a similar position for a tobacco specialist to serve the entire
two-county district. Bangor has been asked to be the lead in this area as well.
The Council will be asked to approve this position in the near future. Rev.
Carlson said that the Committee had previously asked for some guidance and
part of the new RFP indicates that will be a comprehensive community health
coalition. Carlson suggested a provided a list of individuals as potential Bangor
Health Advisory Board members. This group would advise the Council and the
Health and Welfare Department regarding the upcoming work that will be funded
through the State RFP and in all areas of the health activities of the Department.
Yardley looks for the group to not only advise on the coming tobacco program
but also the WIC program and Immunization program, as they are regional
programs but have fallen under the City’s jurisdiction. All towns within a
coalition must be involved with the planning. Gratwick suggested an
organizational chart. Yardley will provide. Responding to Gratwick’s concerns,
Carlson said that the policy decision makers need to be a part of the advisory
group. Gratwick spoke about better health care prevention efforts within the
City of Bangor and spoke of the Chamber’s Wellness Program. The Committee
voted to recommend the grant application as presented to the full Council for
approval.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 5:50 pm.