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Home My WebLink About2013-06-24 City Council Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 24, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM Chaired by Councilor Durgin Councilors Absent: None Meeting adjourned at 9:07 PM Recognition: Recognized the Students from Penobscot Job Corps Center for Their Hard Work and Perseverance as They Removed the Old Auditorium Seating Recognized the Students From the United Technologies Center for Their Hard Work and Perseverance as They Removed the Old Auditorium Seating Recognized Event Chair Lisa Eldridge for Her Fundraising Efforts for the Greater Bangor Bark for Life Event on Behalf of the American Cancer Society Recognized the Finance Department for the City of Bangor on Being Awarded the 2012 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting PUBLIC COMMENT Skip Black of Larkin Street wanted to know if the restrooms at the waterfront were going to be renovated or torn down as he felt they were an eyesore. Councilor Blanchette acknowledged they were in disrepair but there was no money to fix at this time. She also indicated that if the city is going to operate a marina, it needs shower facilities but eventually the building will need to come down. Skip Black mentioned that blocking the sidewalk off near the waterfront stage was a safety issue for people having to cross the road twice to get from Hollywood Casino to the concert area. Councilor Durgin indicated that the city was aware of this issue and was working on corrective action. CONSENT AGENDA ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR MINUTES OF: Regular Bangor City Council Meeting of June 10, 2013, Infrastructure Committee Meetings of May 14, 2013 and May 28, 2013, Government Operations Committee Meeting of April 1, 2013 Action: Accepted and Approved Liquor License Renewal: Application for Liquor License Renewal, Malt, Spirituous Vinous of CIVIELLO Green Tea Inc. d/b/a Green Tea, 11 Bangor Mall Boulevard Action: Approved Application for Liquor License Renewal, Malt, Spirituous Vinous of CIVIELLO Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC d/b/a Texas Roadhouse, 504 Stillwater Avenue Action: Approved Page 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 24, 2013 CONSENT AGENDA ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 13-208 ORDER Appointing Nominee to Appeals Board CIVIELLO Action: Passed 13-209 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed – Real Estate SPRAGUE Located at 107 Center Street Action: Passed 13-210 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed – Real Estate BLANCHETTE Located at 280 Bomarc Road Action: Passed 13-211 ORDER Authorizing Bid Award in the Amount Not to Exceed $257,893 to Pike GALLANT Industries for Odlin Road Resurfacing Action: Passed 13-212 ORDER Authorizing Bid Award in the Amount Not to Exceed $165,190 to Pike BALDACCI Industries for Stillwater Avenue Resurfacing Action: Passed 13-213 ORDER Authorizing Bid Award in the Amount of $222,525 to Lou Silver for CIVIELLO Finson Road Bridge Replacement Action: Passed 13-214 ORDER Authorizing the City Manager to Accept $3,350.00 in U.S. Currency, LONGO or a Portion Thereof, as a result of a State Criminal Forfeiture Action: Passed 13-215 ORDER Authorizing Execution of an Easement to Bangor Natural Gas GALLANT Company – 611 Maine Avenue Action: Passed 13-216 ORDER Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to a Lease NEALLEY with Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems - 931 Union Street Action: Passed 13-217 ORDER Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to the Lease SPRAGUE Agreement with the Greater Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Action: Passed Page 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 24, 2013 CONSENT AGENDA ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 13-218 ORDER Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with HAWES the Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. Action: Passed 13-219 ORDER Appointing Mark Woodward as the Council’s Representative to the NEALLEY Basketball Hall of Fame Action: Passed 13-220 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Lease with The First – SPRAGUE Exchange Street Action: Passed 13-221 RESOLVE HAWES A cknowledging Receipt of the Official Results and the Declaration A Results of the June 18, 2013 Special Municipal Election Action: Passed 13-222 ORDER Authorizing Bid Award in the Amount of $159,400 to Radigan BLANCHETTE Mechanical for Building 195 HVAC Upgrades Action: Passed 13-223 ORDER Authorizing License Agreement with Fandom Group LLC d/b/a, LONGO Seasons on Main, LLC Action: Passed Councilor Durgin stepped down from the chair Councilor Hawes assumed the meeting chair Councilor Longo left the meeting. Action: Motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules to take up Order #13-227 Passed 13-227 ORDER Censuring City Councilor Charles R. Longo, Jr. for Inappropriate DURGIN Public Remarks about Governor Paul LePage Action: Motion made and seconded for passage Motion Doubted Vote: 7 – 1 Councilors Voting Yes: Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant, Hawes, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin, Hawes Councilors Voting No: Baldacci Councilor Durgin resumed chair Councilor Longo read the following statement: In the heat of th3e moment at a recent City Council meeting, I made Page 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 24, 2013 some inappropriate comments about the Governor during a discussion about how the devastating budget proposals in Augusta would adversely affect the taxpayers of Bangor. I am deeply sorry and embarrassed for this rookie mistake and am committed to doing everything I can to make this right. Although, I have already personally called his office – I would like to again take this opportunity to apologize publicly to Governor LePage. While I disagree with almost all of the Governor’s positions, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable and have no place in the deliberations of this body. I would like to apologize to my fellow councilors. I regret that my comments have been a distraction from the serious challenges we face as a group and I am more committed than ever to rolling up my sleeves and working beside you in a more collaborative approach. I would like to apologize to the people of Bangor who have placed their trust and confidence in me to represent them on our City Council. I realize that I have been given an incredible opportunity at a young age to influence public policy and I want to continue to work hard every single day on behalf of all of our citizens. I believe that public service is about being honest, even when you make a mistake. This has certainly been a learning experience, but one that I believe will make me a better councilor and a better person. Again, I do sincerely apologize and I believe we can move forward for the better, work together, and be3 effective now in addressing the challenges that Bangor and the great State of Maine face. REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE AND FIRST READING ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 13-224 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 85 Business Licenses, of the Code of the City of HAWES Bangor, By Increasing the Fee for Taxicab License Action: First Reading and Referral to Government Operations Committee Meeting of July 1, 2013 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 13-194 ORDINANCE Enacting a Moratorium on Charter Schools BALDACCI Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Vote: 9 – 0 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant, Hawes, Longo, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: None Passed 13-196 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 252, Sewers and Drains, of the Code of the City of GALLANT Bangor, By Increasing the Authority of the Superintendent to Review Abatements Page 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 24, 2013 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Vote: 9 – 0 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant, Hawes, Longo, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: None Passed 13-197 RESOLVE Appropriation for Municipal Year 2014 BLANCHETTE Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Motion made and seconded to Amend by Substitution Amendment Passed Resolve 13-197 Passed As Amended 13-198 RESOLVE Making an Appropriation for Various Capital Purposes and Utilizing GALLANT Various Reserves, Trust and Agency Accounts, and Other Funds for Expenditures to be Made during Municipal Year 2014 Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Motion made and seconded to Amend by Substitution Amendment Passed Resolve 13-198 Passed As Amended 13-199 RESOLVE Making an Appropriation of Downtown TIF Funds for Expenditures SPRAGUE to be Made During Municipal Year 2014 Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed NEW BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR LIQUOR LICENSE Application for Liquor License Renewal, Malt, Spirituous, Vinous of CIVIELLO RENEWAL CLASS XI Pepper Dining Inc. d/b/a Chili’s Grill & Bar, 638 Stillwater Avenue Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed LIQUOR LICENSE Application for Liquor License Renewal, Malt, Spirituous, Vinous of CIVIELLO RENEWAL CLASS XI Delano G. Merritt d/b/a Judy’s Restaurant, 125 State Street Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed Page 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 24, 2013 NEW BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR PUBLIC HEARING Application for Liquor License Malt, Spirituous, Vinous of A.F. CIVIELLO Hackett Inc. d/b/a Captain Nick’s , 1165 Union Street Action: Motion made and seconded to Open Public Hearing Public Hearing Opened Motion made and seconded to Close the Public Hearing Public Hearing Closed Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed PUBLIC HEARING Application for Special Amusement License of Delano G. Merritt CIVIELLO d/b/a Judy’s Restaurant, 125 State Street Action: Motion made and seconded to Open Public Hearing Public Hearing Opened Motion made and seconded to Close the Public Hearing Public Hearing Closed Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed 13-225 ORDER Adopting Debt Policy NEALLEY Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed 13-226 ORDER Ratifying City staff action to Apply for Funding from the Maine LONGO Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control, Sodium Reduction in Communities Program Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed _________________________________ Lisa J. Goodwin, MMC, City Clerk Page 6