HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-01 Penjajawoc Marsh / Bangor Mall Management Commission Minutes
Penjajawoc Marsh/Bangor Mall Management Commission
June 1, 2007
ATTENDANCE
Commission Members:
Shep Harris Tricia Quirk Judy Kellogg Markowsky George Elliott
Hope Brogunier Lucy Quimby Jim Parker Marion Rudnicki
Tom Davis Jackie Hewett
Staff:
Ed Barrett Jim Ring
Others:
Bobbi Hosmer
The Penjajawoc Marsh/Mall Commission met Thursday June 1, 2007 in the City Council Chambers. Chair Shep Harris called the
meeting to order shortly after 1:00 p.m. The first item of business was Item #4, Discussion-Possible Future Site Visits, Lucy,
Judy, Hope, George, and Tricia where in favor. Jim Ring mentioned the importance of having a plan, some delineation for
reference. There was discussion about when to do them, with Jim Parker in favor but not if it resulted in delayed project
review. The overall consensus was to visit the same day as the regular meeting at 7:30 a.m., with note that it would be a
published meeting. Lucy mentioned interest in generally walking the overall area for familiarity, to which Jim Parker expressed
concern about possible landowner’s caution and suspicion, and the Commission’s need to be careful not to create a negative
feeling. There was discussion about when to consider going into the field and discussion about the ongoing map development.
Jackie inquired if the City could help in getting agency mapping. Jim Ring responded, yes to the extent there is information and
staff time. Hope mentioned Wendy Mahaney offered to help and Lucy stated she may be able to. Other potential sources
would be Amy Meehan, Joy Winter, along with Sean who may be able to help with GIS format. Both Ed and Jim suggested to
the Commission that staff try to pull information together from all sources for the initial coordination. There was some
discussion and interest in doing periodic mailings to landowners to inform them the status of the plan/map, etc. Tom Davis
suggested that the Commission should review a draft of such mailings as a group before they are sent, with Lucy concurring.
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The Commission reviewed the meeting summary of February 9, 2007 and passed with the correction of “on” in the 7
paragraph. Review of the May 4, 2007 meeting will be resubmitted as requested by Ed with the following corrections: 1) Tom
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requested his daughter be added as she was in attendance. 2) 2 page, Tom would like clarification of who voted and how on
the 7/5 vote. 3) Lucy requested the correction of sentences and separation of paragraphs.
There was continued discussion on the Management Plan. George stated that the information he and Ed Barrett did was a good
start but needed to be further refined and should include a mission statement. Also, there should be a subcommittee. Lucy
mentioned Bangor Land Trust is going to be developing a plan for their northeast Penjajawoc parcel to address problems with
existing trails, access issues and environmental impacts. She also suggested that this might be done in conjunction with the
Marsh/Mall Commission. Hope made a motion that the Marsh/Mall Commission would work with the Bangor Land Trust to
develop a pilot plan for the Bangor Land Trust parcel. Jim Ring indicated that this was a good start and landowners should be
involved. Tom indicated he was willing to participate as long as Jim Parker would be involved because of his experience, to
which Jim Parker agreed. George stated that he thinks a general overall plan still needs to be done. Hope made a motioned to
have representatives from the Commission work with BLT in developing a management plan for the northeast Penjajawoc
parcel, and Lucy seconded, Commission unanimously approved. Commission directive Tom, Jim Parker, George Elliott, Lucy
Quimby, and Ed Barrett or designee would be representatives.
Other business was discussion which included Lucy’s suggestion she report as a regular agenda item, Bangor Land Trust
activities, grant applications, etc. to keep people informed. She mentioned progress on NAWCA Grant and the University’s
willingness to convey easements as a grant match. Shep mentioned possibly changing the schedule for the July meeting. The
consensus was to meet Thursday, July 12, 2007 with a possible morning site visit if a project comes forward for review. Tom
Davis will Chair, as Shep and Marion Rudnicki will be away.
Meeting adjourned at 2:34 p.m.
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