HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-22 Public Safety Committee MinutesPublic Safety Committee
'February: 22, 1984 @ 3:00._p.m.
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Present: Councilor Ed Brown, Chairman
Councilor Arthur Tilley
John Flynn, City Manager
Lt. Thurston, Bangor Police Department
1. Wintertime Parking.
Professor William Reid of Husson College was present to express
his concerns over the City's wintertime parking regulations and
specifically addressed the odd -even parking which he felt caused
confusion to out-of-town visitors coming into.Bangor particularly
in the downtown area. TheCity Manager indicated that the ordinance
is primarily for the residential sections of the City to enhance
snow removal from November 1st to March 31st and shoppers in the
downtown area are notticketed. onthe odd -even basis because the
areas are posted. Professor Reid indicated that he felt this
is where the confusion lies as the exceptions present problems
with the various posted areas. He further stated that Bangor's
ordinance is unusual when compared to other municipalities through-
out the state.
Lt. Thurston indicated that prior to the November Lac date the
Bangor Police Department puts reminders on people's: windshields_
regarding the nighttime parking and odd -even side parking
regulations plus coverage in the Bangor Daily News and local
radio stations.
Councilor Tilley agreed with Professor Reid and felt it might
be worthwhile to reread the ordinance and try to get some public
opinion as to making the ordinance clearer. He felt it would
be worth trying even._if no changes were made.
2. Taxicab Licenses.
Lt. Thurston questioned the ordinance as it pertains to denial
of taxi cab licenses. If a license is denied by the Police
Chief the individual has no process for appeal through the City
but only through the Superior Court. The Committee agreed that
the City Solicitor should be contacted for his opinion prior
to bringing any change before the City Council. Currently, the
Council has opportunity to suspend a current license but the
Committee felt they should perhaps have the authority to review
any denial by the Chief.
Committee adjourned at 3:35 P.M.