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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-09 Community and Economic Development Committee MinutesCOMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 9, 19W@5:00 PM MINUTES COMMITTEE PRESENT: Councilor James Tyler, Chan Councilor Michael Aube Councilor Joseph Baldacci STAFF PRESENT: Councilor Nichi Femhem Edward A. Barrett, City Manager Rodney G. McKay, Director of Community & Economic Development Stan Moses, Asst C.D. Director Peter D'Erdcq Economic Development Officer Stephen Bolduc, Economic Development Officer John Lord, Planning Officer Dan Wellington, Code Errfomemen[ Officer Gary Jewell, Parking Supervisor OTHERS PRESENT: Marvin Glazier Arvilla Versailles Thomas Russell, Esq. The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair, Councilor lames Tyler at 5:00 PM. ITEM 01 - Council Refund - Council Ordinvne 97-162 - Amending Chapter Ir, Article 6, Section 4 of the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor- Temporarily Suspending Limited Time Parking Enforcement within the Downtown Parking Management Area on Friday's during the months of lune, July & August Rod McKay indicated that the Bangor Center Management Corp. (BCC), at the request of the C&ED Committee, have reviewed the subject Council Referral which they unanimously support. BCC Board suggested that downtown employees also be allowed to park in the parking garage on these Fridays for'fiee which would make street spaces available for customers. Councilor Baldacci added that an Adhoc Committee should be formed between the downtown merchants, employees, police dept., council and some members from the BCC Board on the long term strategy for downtown parking issues. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of this amendment to the City Council. So voted. ITEM p2 - Request of Attorney Marvin Glazier for the City to void parking tickets received by witnesses who testified in a recent court hearing Aitomey Marvin Glazier presented his request in void several parking tickets of witnesses who testified in a recent case which he handled at the court house. After some discussion, a motion was made to grant the waiver as requested. Motion denied; Seconded. So voted. ITEM 0 -Public Hewing- 1997 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for Community Development Entitlement Funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 This was the second public hearing conducted to receive input and comments of Bangor citizens; providers of assisted and special needs housing and related services and other interested parties, which related to the FY 1997 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. It is to be submitted to HUD in May. A motion was made and approved to recommend this item m the full Council for its consideration and approval by the May 12th Council meeting. So voted. ITEM a4 - Code Enforcement Update Dan Wellington advised the Committee that in the coming weeks they would be seeing a change in the Land Development Code for a variance provision for the Federal Fair Housing Act. There will also be a change in the Sian Ordinance to correct a minor inconsistency. ITEM 45 - Planning Update Planning Officer John Lord explained a zone change request on Hammond Street by the Bangor Theological Seminary, which had been before the Planning Board for a public hearing at its lest meeting. ITEMk - Economic Development Update 1) Economic Development Officer Steve Bolduc updated the Compounds on the Purchase of Lot 1 in the BaMir Industrial Park by Jose W. Diaz, Mr. Diaz has not met the conditions of the Quitclaim Deed with Covenant dated July 27, 1995 for the sale of this lot which states that communion of the building must begin within one (1) year. The Board of Directors of the BarNir Corporation have recommended that the provision of the deed which requires that construction of building improvements begin within one year be waived, but that Mr, Diaz be notified that under the provision of the Quitclaim Deed with Covenant that all improvements be completed within two (2) yews will be enforced. 2) Steve Bolduc reviewed the extension ofthe Contract For Purchase and Sale of Real Estate with John D. Lirmehan, Jr. for Lots 4 and 5 in the BaoAir Industrial Park. The Board of Directors of the BanAir Corporation have recommended that the contract be extended to a time within tiridy (30) days of the rendering of the judgment of the Superior Court or by December 31, 1997, whichever is sooner. Committee voted two to one in favor to recommend that the contract be extended to a date within suty (60) days of a rendering ofajud omen of Superior Court of December 31, 1997, whichever occurs But. Councilor Baidacci, dissented, requesting a second Council Order be prepared which authorizes the City Manager to notify Mr. Linehan that the contract has expired and to return the deposit of $10,000 to Mr. Lirmehan. Committee directed Staff to prepare two Council Orders for the next Council meeting reflecting the recommendations by committee. OTHER BUSINESS 1) Rod McKay stated that with respect to We sale of the University owned housing complex to Bangor Housing Development Corporation (BHDC) that MSHA is now proposing to change the terms of the municipal infrastructure loan from a 30 -year deferred loan of $300,000 to $500,000 at 0% interest with the some 30 -year deferment. These foods will be passed through the City who would then assign them to BHDC who will assume all liability and obligations. MSHA would like the closing the week of April 14th. Committee requested that before they will give their fuel approval on this item that a letter of commitment be required from the University stating that the proceeds will be dedicated to the improvement of the Bangor Community College. With no further business at hand, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.