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City of Bangor
Harbor Committee Minutes
Meeting: Wednesday, February 21, 2008
City Engineering Office
Committee Members in Attendance:
Richard Reinhart;; Daniel Cassidy
City Staff:
Jerry Ledwith, Harbormaster; Jim Ring, City Engineer; Councilor Gerry Palmer
Minutes from January were accepted.
1. Dock Space Allocation
Allocation of Dock Space was reviewed and it was recommended that 100 feet of Dock 4 (the seasonal
dock) be used for visiting boats, and for drop-off/pick-up when the two upstream docks are tied up with
cruise boats.
2. FY09 Budget
Jim Ring reviewed the budget process. The request will include additions to the Heavy Vessel dock
being used by the cruise lines. There is also necessary upkeep for the existing wooden docks.
The fee changes recommended at previous meetings have been adopted.
It is anticipated that Homeland Security funds may help with the cost of surveillance cameras to aid
in improving dock security.
3. Harbor Brochure
The committee reviewed the Harbor Brochure developed by Cheri Sikes and Jerry Ledwith. This
succinctly conveys considerable information on the harbor facilities. The committee suggested small changes,
including substituting “the Historic Port of Bangor” for Bangor Harbor, adding dates for some of the activities.
Distribution to boaters, and to other harbors was also discussed.
4. Mooring Specifications
Three documents were reviewed. The mooring specifications and related documents were felt to be
complete. It was suggested that the document “Minimal Mooring Specifications” be approved with the addition
of the word “Galvanized Chain” in item 3; and “All Shackles and Swivels shall be galvanized” to item 4.
Documents “Mooring Inspection Form” and “Private Boat Mooring Registration” be approved as written.
5. Future Agenda Items
Representatives from Brewer will be invited to a future meeting (? March or April)
Development of a Historical River Guide for the Penobscot to Bangor. The objective would be to outline
aspects of the River’s history and geographic features from the perspective of a visitor by boat. Harold
Gratwick has particular expertise in this area. This will be scheduled for a summer committee meeting.
Small Boat (i.e. hand carried, hand powered) utilization of the waterfront
Eventually an annual schedule for specific discussions would be appropriate: e.g. Oct- Review utilization
for the Summer Season; Dec. – Publicity Plan for next Year; Jan – Fee Schedule Adjustments; Feb/Mar –
Budget for next fiscal year.