HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-07 Municipal Operations Committee MinutesMunicipal Operations Committee
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Committee Members Present: Mold Famhsm(Chau), Iim Tyler, Gerry Palmer
Staff Members Prevent Robert Farrar, Don Winslow, Erik Stumpfel, Grad Campbell,
Dale Tberiailt, Brian Boman
Others Present: Several residents door Freese Building, severe) young adults
who frequent Pickering Square Representatives of brown
hrtemm Cafe, local news media
Committee Chair Farnham opened the Meeting a 5:00 p.m.
1. Petition from Freese Building Residents- Pickering Square Area
Bob Former and Don Winslow provided the Committee with background an related information on
the continuing problems at Pickering Square. The Committee was informed of the various
measures taken by the City to data in an attempt to improve the situation. Several Freese building
residents spoke of their concerns hnluding noise, loud music, inappmprime language, litter.
Tlvce young adults who frequent Pickering Square spoke concerning the lack of activities Por this
age group to do, lack of places to go and their general feefing that they should be allowed to use
The park as others do. A discussion ensuedmcluding Committee members, Freese randeans,
young park users, other citi ens to atteadanceand representatives ofths Police Department.
Upon listening to all comments, the Committee directed Lt. Winslow to put together a working
group including figgested parties to work on the issues disused at the meeting, including but
t a limited to: additional entorcemw activities, other opportunities for the use; of the park, and
other location for the park users to gather. Winslow wgl report back to the Committee in 4 to
weeks with an update ofthe efforts ofthe working group. Committee Chair Farnham thanked all
those who took time to speak and volunteered to work toward a resolution to this issue.
2. Web Site Presentation- heaven Internet Cafe
Representatives of the Mown Internet Cafe made a brimpresentation to the Committee regarding
information pertaining to Bangor which the known Cafe provides on the Interna. Committee
members asked severed questions generally in areas of keeping information updated and accurate.
There was also ascusgov regarding the Intown Cate's decision to Provide a fisting ofregistated
RX offenders to the public. The Committee raluated that the City gaff dealing with Technology
Improvements and Planning for the City make a concerted effort to complete that tags so that the
City can provide its own Web Site as soon M possible Young Cafe volunteered to assist with
this effort if needed. Robert Faster indicated that the City's procedure would be to seek
Proposals for these types of services, if the need was determined to east. The Committee
thanked the Presenters for than time and information shared. No action was taken.
3. Shelter Contract with Bangor Humane Society
City Clark Campbell briefly explained the amendment to the edging Animal Sbelter Contract
between the City and the Bangor Humane Society. The City and Humane Society we completing
the fvstyeaofthisjointamngernara. Themost significantmodiScationto the Contract is
3.3% fee increase (from $1.50 to $1.55) per capital to the City. The Clerkalsoreviewedthe
other tbrce more minor modifications. Upon consideration of the ameadmem, the Committee
.voted to recommend approval to the City Consul,
4, Bangor Victory Platoon Plaque
The Committee heard a brief presentation from Mr. Adams who has led an effort W raise money
for a Victory Platoon to be located in Davenport Park. Parks and Recreation Dimmor Dale
Theriauk indicated that the Parks and Recreation Department could sent with the installation of
the base for the plaque. The Connotes authorized Theriault to also coordinate the final
placemen of the plaque within the park. The Committee theokal W Adams for his work and
commended others who had been involved with this project as well.
5. Junior GolfMembersldps
Parks and Recreation Director Tberiault and CroffProfesnonsl Brian Emnan briefed the
Committee on the issue of Junior GoWNlemberships. Essentially, there was a request to allow
juanrs with membership to play golf at other times than those originally designated. Upon
review, it was detemdned that these justices would be allowed to play after 6:00 pm,
moovd/customer levels permitting. This system had been implemented temporarily and it appeared
to work satisfactorily from both the City's perspective and from thejunior players as well. The
Committee vatted to approve and continue this approach as a viable solution to this problem.
6. Final Report of the Active Recreation Faciifies Committee
Active Recreation Committee Chairman Robes Farrar noted to the Committee that this Agenda
item was for formal presentation purposes only. Another counting will bescheduled for anfin-
depth review and presactafion. Factor bWicatedthat the report had been distributed to the City
Council, School Committee and Parks and Reereatim Advisory Com miitee Furter also explained
the initiative behind the report and the process that occurred leading to the preparation of the fatal
report. The Municipal Operations Committee indicated that they would look forward tom
opportunity to hear the presentation from staffimolved with the project.
]. Application for UtOity Location Permit - Bangor Gm Company (Councilor Tyler excused
himself from the Committee proceedings on this subject)
Scott Flat of Bangor Gd esplained to the Committee that this was a request to install gas
pipes/mains m portions of Forest Averse, Coombs Street and Parkview Avenue, generally
surrounding Chapin Park. Hell indicated that this Pruett was an extension of the effort by
Bangor Cres to install pipes in a variety ofBaagor locations. Robert Farrar noted that the City
Engineer had reviewed the proposed application and location of the pipes and he recommended
approval. The Committee wood an recommend approval of the application to the City Council.
8. Further Discussion- public Ands Production Faciity/Site Designation
City SoRutor Stumpfel briefed the Committee m his continuing efforts to locate a public access
production facility for community news to Cable Television This opportunity but been the
direct resuh of the work by Stumpfel and the consortium of other communities who successfully
renegotiated the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Fromiervisim.
Stumpfel explained that there were an vesting City facilities that could successfully worrmnodate
a production facility. He further explored opportunities with the three commencial stations in
Bangor as well as the local public television motion, WBN. Stumpfel noted that MPBN probably
was in the beat situation (available space) to provide a setting for the production facility, given his
initialreview/contacts with thew television stations. 1w noted that one or more &these werions,
or pownrally others=at have interest in provide such space. Upon recommendation of City
Solicitor Stumpfel, the Committee voted to authorize the preparation of Request for Proposals
for space lir production facility and other mch requirements as needed. Som"fel indicated that
he would workwith the Pwcbasing Division to prepare the RFP document. The Committee
commended Sturapfel for his work in renegotiating the Franchise Agreement and the resulting
benefits which Bangor residents wdl enjoy.
With no father business to come before the Committee, the muting was adjourned 9 7:10 pm.
Robert Farrar
Recording Secretary