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City of Bangor
Harbor Committee Minutes
Meeting: Thursday, June 10, 2010
City Council Chambers
Committee Members in Attendance: Jim Ring, City Engineer; Robert Woods, Daniel Cassidy;
Daniel Field; Harbormaster, Jerry Ledwith; Patricia Blanchette, Council Representative; Councilor
Geoffrey Gratwick, Council Representative Alternate
I Ma, 2010 minutes: Accepted as distributed
II Dock Reservations
Half of Dock #4 is in place and there are now 6 vessels signed up for seasonal dockage.
Income on this is running slightly more than expected.
Some of the unused dockage is being leased to Hamlin Marine
III City Docks and Waterfront Activities
Jim Ring indicated that the application for the SHIP (Small Harbor Improvement Program)
grant has been filed. With the Bond approval by the voters this past week, the next step
would be whether the DOT approves the grant. The city is able to provide the 10%
matching funds and is able to match further with “in kind” services.
The Tar Remediation project is on hold pending DEP approval. There is only 300 sq ft
which needs shaping finishing before the remaining few steps can be carried out for
completion. All information has been provided to the DEP and their approval is pending.
Agency approval is also necessary before the small vessel access can go forward. It is
anticipated this will go in late in the summer.
Anticipated use for 2010:
o The American Cruise Line will have 5 visits this summer with one of their vessels
requiring dock space for up to two weeks. They will have no more than one vessel
at any one time.
o One Committee Member noted the absence of the Maine Cruise (which includes the
Bangor stop) in their recent advertising campaign.
o The m/v Patience, the harbor/river cruise vessel has decided to return this season.
They will again utilize the dock behind the Sea Dog. Their use of the Heavy Vessel
Dock was briefly discussed
IV Future Issues for Committee discussion:
Plight of the “grey building” will be discussed in detail at the next meeting. This will give
Jim Ring the opportunity to closely survey its status, as well as to consider other options.
Incorporation of boaters showers/restroom facilities with the restroom facilities in the
Waterfront Park is a consideration. It is hoped any preliminary drawings from the
Waterfront Restroom facility might be available for review at the next meeting.
A joint meeting with the Parks and Rec committee. (Dan Field who also serves on this
committee will pursue this. A fall meeting has been discussed and it is hoped this would
occur in October.
Collaboration with Brewer was discussed. Brewer has yet to appoint a committee member.
This is still at the level of the Joint Committee of Councilors of both cities.
Discussions will occur later for the following issues: Moorings and the Army Corps Permit;
Information kiosk; Possible boating center