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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-10 Penjajawoc Marsh / Bangor Mall Management Commission Minutes Penjajawoc Marsh/Bangor Mall Management Commission September 10, 2009 ATTENDANCE Commission Members: Lucy Quimby Cindy DeBeck Christine Babcock George William Phillips Libby Norton George Elliott Jackie Hewitt Jim Hinds Marion Rudnicki Tricia Quirk Staff: James Ring David Gould 1. Meeting was called to order at 1:04 p.m. 2. Review of August 7, 2009 with the following changes:  Correction to Gordon DeBeck’s name.  Change wording in paragraph two.  Delete first sentence in paragraph two.  Delete “Note: Artifact of Drafts to delete paragraph #3.”  Correction to Bill’s sentence. A revised version incorporating the changes will be provided next month. 3. There was continued discussion of the Guidelines for Municipal Shoreland Zoning comparisons and David stated he provided the Subcommittee with a copy of comparisons, but they had not met yet. Jim Ring suggested that members email David with available time to meet and David to set that up. Jackie asked about a timeframe for the City to act. David indicated he notified DEP that we needed additional time to properly review. This should be no problem with DEP. Cindy asked who was on the Subcommittee. The Members are Cindy DeBeck, George Elliott, Tricia Quirk, and Bill Phillips. It was decided the Subcommittee would meet Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 3:00p.m., with the location to be confirmed. 4. Next for discussion was the TIF Fund Utilization recommendations. George suggested TIF utilization as a future agenda item; he also asked if TIF funds be used in conjunction with other agencies/entities to establish more significant benefits, etc. Jackie noted that might be good, but might not always work if priorities between entities didn’t match. Lucy mentioned that Bangor Land Trust was working with Orono Land Trust on the Caribou Bog project, and has periodically sent letters to see if landowners were interested in discussing, which was a LFMF requirement. It was also noted that LFMF could only pay appraised value for property. North American Wetlands Conservation Act provides another possible source of grant funding. Lucy noted that while Bangor Land Trust had its mission and representation on Marsh/Mall Commission, she was sensitive to fact that landowners and other Marsh/Mall Commission Members may have preference about who to (potentially) work/negotiate with. Libby requested clarification of what “conservation easement” entails and that was explained. Tricia asked about water quality projects or investments instead of just conservation investments (i.e. are there projects to improve stream water quality feeding the marsh?). Cindy noted that there used to be shading in upper stream which has subsequently been compromised by beaver activity. Jim Ring outlined 1 Marsh/Mall Commission charges and the types of recommendations to make to the Council. Jackie noted the importance of various types of habitat, including uplands. Tricia expressed concern/fear for spending money to acquire “protected” wetlands (i.e. marsh vs. adjacent land). Jackie and Lucy agreed, upland habitat would probably be more appropriate to focus on. Lucy noted LMF required recreational access, but that is not required by NAWCA. George recognized the complexities associated with the expectation for the Marsh/Mall Commission to make recommendations, but felt that partnering with some other entity with more expertise would be beneficial. There was brief discussion about finalizing the Commission’s Activity Report. Jim Ring suggested that the Activity Report include a discussion about recommendations and partnering, etc. The draft report will be revised and included in the October Marsh/Mall Agenda. 5. Next was the Bangor Land Trust Report. Lucy brought the Bangor Land Trust newsletter and a brochure on Frogs, Logs, & Bogs. She also mentioned the greenprint map, etc. 6. Next meeting would be on Friday, October 2, 2009 with the following agenda items:  Shoreland Zoning  Revised Activity Report to include TIF utilization discussion. 7. Meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. 2