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MEETING MINUTES
HARBOR COMMITTEE – July 11, 2007
The Harbor Committee met on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 7:05 p.m. in the
Harbor Master’s Building located at 88 Front Street. Committee Members in
attendance included Councilor Peter D’Errico, Richard Reinhart, Michael
Gilmore, Daniel Cassidy, Daniel Field. City Staff included Jim Ring.
The first order of business James Ring gave the Committee an update of
discussions with Waterfront Marine for the installation of moorings. He
reported that the manager at the Waterfront Marine was leaving, therefore it
was unlikely they would be able to provide or set any moorings in Bangor
Harbor as anticipated. He also reported that he had contacted Hamlin Marine
in Hampden (now operating Turtle Head Marina in Hampden) about placing
moorings. They may be interested but will have to think about it further.
Dan Cassidy requested a cost estimate for the City to rig and install five
moorings.
There was discussion of Senator Tom Sawyer’s letter concerning security at
the waterfront area. Dan Cassidy stated a great majority of cities/ports have
locking mechanisms, Portland and Bucksport being examples. Daniel Field
suggested bike patrols and lighting. Jim Ring reported that a pair of pole
mounted lights had been installed on Dock 4 near the end of the gangway.
These are activated by a photocell mounted on the gangway. He also has
done some investigation into security cameras. The City, through the Police
Department has established a secure private wireless network that
accommodates equipment such as computers in patrol vehicles. This system
can also include a data access point on the waterfront which could serve
security cameras and transmit to the Police Department. It will be a few
months before that capability would be available, however. The approximate
cost of one camera, data access point, and DVR is approximately $8,000.00.
No Homeland Security funding is currently available to the City, but is likely
to become available during the next fiscal year. The Police Chief is
supportive of seeking approval for security cameras from Homeland Security
Funds-not only for the Waterfront but other locations as well. Richard
Reinhart asked if there was any interest in discussion for hiring a waterfront
security patrol. There was discussion of funds and if the City required
contributions when entering into development agreements, to which
Councilor D’Errico mentioned the Downtown Overlay District.
Dan Cassidy inquired about the possibility of credit card capability for the
convenience of patrons.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.