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Home My WebLink About2013-05-29 City Council Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – MAY 29, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM Chaired by Chairman Durgin Councilors Absent: Susan Dawes Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM Recognition: Recognized Donald S. Hillman for a total of 50 years 4 months and 27 days of dedicated service to the citizens of Bangor Police Chief Mark Hathaway introduced four officers that recently graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy as well as the newly appointed Sargeant. st Proclaimed June 1 as Maine Civic Hack Day in Bangor PUBLIC COMMENT Heather McCarthy of the American Folk Festival presented the City with a poster commemorating the 2012 Folk Festival. Resident Diana Young proposed legalizing the operation of electric golf carts on Bangor roadways with the exception of multi-lane roads. Skip Black spoke in regard to the deficiencies he has identified at the Cross Insurance Center such as the improper installation of metal, discoloration of block and cracks in the floor on the second level. He felt these items should be addressed prior to the contractor receiving final payment. CONSENT AGENDA ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR MINUTES OF: Bangor City Council Regular Meeting of May 13, 2013, Bangor School Committee Regular Meetings of April 24, 2013 and May 8, 2013, Business & Economic Development Committee Meeting of May 7, 2013 and Bangor Water District Board of Trustees Meeting of April 16, 2013 Action: Accepted and Approved Liquor License Renewals: Application for Liquor License Renewal, Malt, Spirituous, Vinous of SPRAGUE GMRI Inc. d/b/a The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1430, 741 Hogan Road Action: Approved Application for Liquor License Renewal, Malt, Vinous of Tesoro SPRAGUE Pizzeria & Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Tesoro Pizzeria & Restaurant Inc., 118 Harlow Street Action: Approved Application for Liquor License Renewal, Malt, Spirituous, Vinous of SPRAGUE Hospitality Services of Bangor LP d/b/a Ramada, 357 Odlin Road Action: Approved Page 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – MAY 29, 2013 CONSENT AGENDA ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 13-172 ORDER Authorizing the Execution of a Deed from the City of Bangor to the BLANCHETTE University of Maine System – Release of Deed Restrictions Action: Passed 13-173 ORDER Authorizing Execution of an Easement to Bangor Hydro Electric CIVIELLO Company – Maine Avenue Action: Passed 13-174 ORDER Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Accept a NEWEA GALLANT Humanitarian Assistance Grant of up to $1,500 Action: Passed 13-175 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Lease with Maine Highlands – General LONGO Aviation Terminal - Bangor International Airport Action: Passed 13-176 ORDER Authorizing the City Manager to Accept $5,076.82 in Donation from HAWES an “Anonymous Donor” for the Special Account: Pay It Forward Fund Action: Passed 13-177 ORDER Authorizing Bid Award in the Amount of $686,836 to Sargent SPRAGUE Corporation for Trench Drain ASR Mitigation Action: Passed 13-178 ORDER Amending various Sections of the City’s Personnel Rules and BALDACCI Regulation Action: Passed 13-179 ORDER Authorizing Negotiations with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for NEALLEY Use of Space in the Cross Insurance Center Action: Passed REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE AND FIRST READING ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 13-180 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 65, Animals, of the Code of the City of Bangor, By NEALLEY Prohibiting Feeding of Animals and Birds so as to Create a Disturbance or Unsanitary Condition Page 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – MAY 29, 2013 REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE AND FIRST READING ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR Action: Motion made and seconded to Waive the two readings requirement Passed Motion made and seconded for Passage Vote: 8 – 0 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant, Longo, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: None Passed 13-181 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 231 of the Code of the City of Bangor – Section SPRAGUE 231 -2 – Parks Action: First Reading 13-182 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 257, Sidewalks, of the Code of the City of Bangor - BLANCHETTE Unreasonable Solicitation Action: First Reading 13-183 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 291, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 11, Pedestrians GALLANT – Vehicle Solicitation Action: First Reading 13-184 RESOLVE Accepting and Appropriating a $25,250 Amendment to the WIC LONGO Nutrition Program Grant Action: First Reading and Referral to Government Operations Committee Meeting of June 3, 2013 13-185 RESOLVE Authorizing Acceptance and Appropriation of a grant for $26,000 HAWES from the Maine Office of Substance Abuse to implement strategies to increase awareness about problem gambling; to implement a risk reduction program for youth who have violated school alcohol or drug policies; to increase awareness about the risks of marijuana use; and to provide specialized VetCorps services in our Healthy Maine Partnership service area Action: First Reading and Referral to Government Operations Committee Meeting of June 3, 2013 13-186 RESOLVE Accepting and Appropriating a $602,941 Healthy Maine Partnership BALDACCI Grant from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to Respond to Public Health Issues Action: First Reading and Referral to Government Operations Committee Meeting of June 3, 2013 Page 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – MAY 29, 2013 REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE AND FIRST READING ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 13-187 RESOLVE Authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate a grant in the CIVIELLO amount of $37,250 from the Maine Centers for Disease Control Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund grant to support lead poisoning prevention activities in the Penquis Public Health District Action: First Reading and Referral to Government Operations Committee Meeting of June 3, 2013 13-188 RESOLVE Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the Maine Department of HAWES Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse, in the amount of $50,000 to Support an Overdose Prevention Program (First Reading and Referral to Government Operations Committee Meeting of June 3, 2013) Action: First Reading and Referral to Government Operations Committee Meeting of June 3, 2013 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 13-155 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 260, Signs, of the Code of the City of Bangor, By CIVIELLO Reorganizing On-Premises Provisions and Loosening Restrictions on Window Signs and Flags Action: Motion made and seconded to Amend by Substitution Passed Motion made and seconded for Passage As Amended Vote: 8 – 0 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant, Longo, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: None Passed 13-156 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 252, Land Development Code, of the Code of the GALLANT City of Bangor, By Creating a Connection Fee Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Vote: 8 – 0 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant, Longo, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: None Passed PUBLIC HEARING: 13-157 ORDER Authorizing a $1,200,000 Bond Issue for Cameron Stadium BLANCHETTE Improvements Action: Motion made and seconded to Open the Public Hearing Public Hearing Opened Motion made and seconded to Close the Public Hearing Public Hearing Closed Motion made and seconded for Passage Page 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – MAY 29, 2013 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR Motion Doubted Vote: 7 – 1 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Gallant, Longo, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: Civiello Passed 13-158 ORDINANCE Amending Land Development Code – Contract Zone Change – 759 SPRAGUE Union Street from Urban Residence One District to a Contract Urban Residence Two District Resident John York expressed concern regarding non-taxable organizations and felt those organizations should contribute. Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Vote: 8 – 0 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant, Longo, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: None Passed NEW BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR LIQUOR LICENSE Application for Liquor License Renewal, Malt, Spirituous, Vinous of SPRAGUE RENEWAL CLASS X Smith Towle Inc. d/b/a Penobscot Pour House, 14 Larkin Street Action: Approved PUBLIC HEARING: Application for Liquor License, Malt, Spirituous, Vinous of City of SPRAGUE Bangor d/b/a Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street Action: Motion made and seconded to Open the Public Hearing Public Hearing Opened Motion made and seconded to Close the Public Hearing Public Hearing Closed Motion made and seconded for Approval Approved PUBLIC HEARING: Application for Special Amusement License of City of Bangor d/b/a SPRAGUE Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street Action: Motion made and seconded to Open the Public Hearing Public Hearing Opened Motion made and seconded to Close the Public Hearing Public Hearing Closed Motion made and seconded for Approval Approved PUBLIC HEARING: Application for Special Amusement License of Smith Towle Inc. d/b/a SPRAGUE Penobscot Pour House, 14 Larkin Street Page 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – MAY 29, 2013 NEW BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR Action: Motion made and seconded to Open the Public Hearing Public Hearing Opened Motion made and seconded to Close the Public Hearing Public Hearing Closed Motion made and seconded for Approval Approved PUBLIC HEARING: Application for Special Amusement License of Hospitality Services of SPRAGUE Bangor LP d/b/a Ramada, 357 Odlin Road Action: Motion made and seconded to Open the Public Hearing Public Hearing Opened Motion made and seconded to Close the Public Hearing Public Hearing Closed Motion made and seconded for Approval Approved NEW BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 13-189 ORDER Authorizing the Execution of Airport Joint Use Agreement Between LONGO the City of Bangor and the United States of America Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed 13-190 ORDER Authorization to Execute a Development Agreement and Tax BALDACCI Revenue and Credit Enhancement Agreement and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with Edward G. Ernst Manor Housing Limited Partnership and Broadway Housing, Inc. Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed 13-191 ORDER Adopting Revised Guidelines for Leasing and Disposition of City - GALLANT Owned Land Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed ________________________________________ Lisa J. Goodwin, MMC, City Clerk Page 6