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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
OF MEETING HELD ON MAY 14, 1990
Attendees:
Mary Sullivan, Chairperson
Jane Seal, Councilor
William England, Councilor
others:
Dick Stockfcrd, Chief of Police
Kenneth Gibb, Director, Community S Economic Development
Rodney McKay, Community Development Director
Donald Buffington, Economic Development Officer
Sally Thompson, Real Estate Officer
William Dunn, Producer, Graveyard, Inc.
Ned Porter, Bangor Daily News
The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by Chairperson,
Mary Sullivan.
Waterworks Temporary
Sally Thompson informed the Committee of Graveyard, Inc.'s
desire to temporarily lease Buildings 1, 4, 6 and a at The
Waterworks t0 do filming on a picture entitled "Graveyard
Shift" which is anticipated to be released on October 31,
1990.
Building 1 they would use the Ist floor and the basement.
Building 4 would be used for storage and some set building.
Building 6 basement only.
Building S and the gatehouse area would primarily be used for
background and scenery shots.
The following provisions would be incorporated into the
lease:
Asbestos removal would be contracted by and paid for by the
production company.
A certificate of insurance, minimum $1,000,000 coverage would
be provided to theCity.
Security would be at the site when the crew was not there
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Time period, week of May 21st, if possible, and plan to be
finished filming and out of there by the end of July.
Contract will read August 15th to allow for delays.
Minimal alterations will be made to the building for filming
purposes and it will be put back into its original condition
or left it it was an improvement.
Any debris caused by this will be removed and paid for by the
production company.
Lights and water will be brought on site and will be removed
after filming and will be the responsibility of the company.
Rats will be brought on site for filming purposes, kept
crated when not in use and removed.
All other areas not being used in the filming will be secured
so as not to allow access.
Ken Bibb requested authorization from Committee for Staff to
develop an agreement under the basic terms discussed.
William England moved that Staff be authorized to draw up an
agreement with terms as presented. Jane Seal seconded. Bo
voted.
Carol LaBelle addressed the Committee on behalf of the
downtown merchants and requested removal of 4 park benches
along Main Street due to the fact that gangs of kids hang out
on them, harassing motorists and passersby. Discussion
ensued regarding the pros and cons
of the request. Dick
Stockford, Chief of Police, felt that this would not solve
the problem, it would take away the benches from others who
do use them and suggested that a beat policeman be assigned
to that area. if budget monies were released for this he
felt he could have one on board by June 1st.
William England made a motion to recommend to the City
Manager that a beat cop be hired a n as possible and w
look at this i again in one month. Seal seconded the
motion. So voted•
Shawn Yardley from Street Light, Holly Stover from Project
Adrian, new Downtown Beat Patrol Officer and Dick Stockford
are to attend this meeting to report on the progress.
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The public hearing opened at 4:45 p.m. No one attended the
public hearing. Rodney McKay, Community Development Director
had copies of the handouts and explained to the Committee
what was available for review of the Public and briefly
outlined what projects would be undertaken.
William England moved that the public hearing be closed at
4:50 p.m. Jane Saxl seconded. So voted. Another public
hearing is scheduled for the Council Meeting being held on
May 30, 1990.
Pickering Square Design
Ken Gibb showed the Committee the latest plans for the
Pickering Square project. Estimated cost would be $140,000.
Carol LaBelle commented on the plans and stated that the
Bangor center Management members would prefer to have it
terraced but will go along with the engineering plans as
presented. Attendance capacity for show activities is
projected to be approximately 750. Potential activities would
be: craft shows, concerts, Farmer's market, and noon time
activities. Jane Saxl moved to accept the plans as
presented. William England seconded. So voted.
A motion was made, seconded and voted to adjourn at 5:05 p.m