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City of Bangor
Harbor Committee Minutes
Meeting: Thursday, September 16 2010
City Council Chambers
Committee Members in Attendance: Jim Ring, City Engineer; Daniel Cassidy; Richard
Reinhardt; Patricia Blanchette, Council Representative;
Guests: Tracy Willette, Director of Parks and Recreation
I August, 2010 minutes: Accepted as distributed
II Infrastructure Grant for Dock Replacement
The City has been able to secure a grant to replace a significant portion of Dock 4
The grant is for the amount of $100,000 with a local $33,000 match.
Jim Ring presented a proposed configuration with an offset from the bulkhead which,
together with a locked gate, would address some of the security issues on the dock.
Approximately 240 feet of dock would be constructed.
This project would allow demolition of the old Harbormaster building and construction of
showers in the New Harbormaster Building.
Detailed specifications for the project and a bidding process will be forthcoming.
III Waterfront Activity
The American Cruise Line has indicated their intent to return next year with an expanded
schedule.
The American Folk Festival was a success, as have been numerous other waterfront
activities, including an ongoing concert series.
IV Small Boat Access
The Small boat access point has met some regulatory hurdles. Jim Ring presented the
latest concept of an off-the-ground ramp to a float adjacent to the bulkhead. This would
have the advantage of a location close to parking.
Specific design plans will be forthcoming by the joint Parks and Rec meeting
V Joint Parks and Rec Meeting
This will be a joint meeting of both committees and will occur in October on the evening of
the Harbor Committee Meeting
Review of the Small Boat Access and its role in Parks and Rec activities will be part of this
discussion, as well as a search for ideas to increase recreational access to the river.
An annual Joint Parks and Rec/Harbor Committee Meeting may be worthwhile, perhaps
alternating to coincide with the regular meeting time of each committee on alternate years.
VI Brewer Committee Member
The invitation is still open for the City of Brewer to appoint a representative to this
committee. It continues to be the hope of this committee that this invitation will be
accepted.
VII Moorings
Moorings and the Army Corps of Engineering Permit will be discussed at the November
Meeting.