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Penjajawoc Marsh/Bangor Mall Management Commission
MEETING SUMMARY
(REVISED)
October 5, 2007
ATTENDANCE
Commission Members:
Shep Harris Tom Davis Jim Hinds George Elliott
Judy Kellogg Markowsky Hope Brogunier Lucy Quimby Tricia Quirk
Cindy DeBeck Marion Rudnicki Jackie Hewett
Staff:
Jim Ring David Gould
Guests:
Bobbi Hosmer Brian Taylor
The Penjajawoc Marsh/Mall Commission met Friday, October 5, 2007 in the City Council Chambers. Chair Shep
Harris called the meeting to order shortly after 1:00 p.m. The meeting summary was reviewed and approved with
the correction of names for Jim Hinds and Judy Kellogg Markowsky. There was a unanimous vote, with exception of
Lucy abstaining.
Brian Taylor from Plisga & Day gave an overview, answered questions, and provided clarification of lot divisions
regarding the proposed Residential 3 lot Subdivision at 1331 Essex Street requested by John & Jean Strom Benson.
Several Commission Members participated in onsite inspection of this project earlier in the day. There was
discussion about the optimal configurations and location of Open Space reservation. Jim Ring suggested that the
Open Space be contiguous, consisting of the large wetland at the lower end of the parcel plus wetland and some
connecting upland on the south side. Cindy and Hope motioned to support the subdivision with modification to open
space reservation per Jim Ring’s concept. There was a unanimous vote.
George Elliott provided an update of the Management Plan Subcommittee Activity. The Subcommittee met on
September 13, 2007. There was discussion about how to do an inventory of the habitat. There was a decision that
the best approach would be to use an aerial map. Cindy DeBeck will provide an aerial map by Sewall Company, to
work from at the next meeting. On September 2, 2007 Ron Joseph and Wende Mahaney presented and offered
recommendations of parcels that would be potentially most valuable for preservation. George asked if the
Management Plan should include specific Map/Lot identification and a priority for acquisition, which seemed there
was not a recommendation at this time. Jackie stated Ron and Wende think that it is important to identify unique
habitat and habitat that hold endangered species. George will revise draft for Subcommittee review and revision,
which will then be distributed to the Commission Members. George inquired and will include a brief piece regarding
invasive species in the Management Plan. There was discussion of water quality study and water quality of the
watershed management plan and how it would dovetail. Jim Ring will communicate to DEP and City team about
how the whole watershed, including upstream from Stillwater Avenue will be considered in Watershed Water Quality
Management Plan. There was some discussion about possible contamination and impacts from the former Kittredge
Road Landfill and consideration of future water quality monitoring in its vicinity.
An update was provided on the Bangor Land Trust activities. On October 14, 2007 Bogs, Logs, & Frogs Bike Ride
will be held. Bangor Land Trust will hold their Annual Meeting on October 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. located at the
Husson College Campus. Botanist reports on the inventory of the Bangor Land Trust will be provided. Lucy will
send out notices. Update was provided on the relocation of snowmobile and multiuse trails.
Other business included Tom Davis requested notices of Penjajawoc Watershed Management Plan Watershed/
Stakeholder Work Group and Tricia Quirk notice of a new email address update.
Meeting Adjourned.
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