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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-03 Public Safety Committee MinutesPublic Safety committee September 3, 1985 at 3:30 p.m. Minutes Present: Councilor lacry Willey, Chairman Councilor Arthur Tilley councilor Ed Brown Councilor Jim Cox John Flynn, City Manager 'ham Snall, Code E nforcensnt Officer John lord, Planning Officer Council Ordinance 85-293 - Si The Ovmittee discussed the Concept of centralizing the Maine Travel anfOtmational signs placed by the State ai also perhaps charging an annual fee for sign placement. In terve of hailing dimcmo y signs Ear future Cumideration, the Planning Officer indicated it mull M taken cam of under tM City's Sign Ordinence and would rot have to Cook State Statute. Councilor Willey suggested are cling State legislation in order to prohibit signage in residential areas, unless approved by the local egnnmity anehority, a l having the municipality dictate the fixation fce signs. The Planning Officer indicated the local mmicipality has that autlnrity and option.. CoIncilor Willey indicaNxI he would not eupPcet the sign ordinance until an alternative is presented. C acilor Tilley snggestad writing the State to indicate Bence is going to establish a new sign ordinance as of Jamary 1, 1986 and anyone wishing to place a sign in that interim period shculd be told the signs will last Only until the new ordinance canes into effect. The administration felt that a letter would not be a very effective means of armunicating to the State. The Camuttee took m action on Ordinaxe 85-293 and suggested postponing action until the first Council meeting in October. TM staff was asked to prepare something for the Council's consideration concerning an aaeadment to the Sign Ordinance. Councilor Willey s pasted a five-mmmber study 00umittee be establiahed - a neuter from the HistorlC Pr as ation Ca®ittee, a ma her from the Planning ancrod, me mosper of the City Council (that being Councilor Tilley), the Planning Officer ai the Gude Enfamsue nt Officer. He will make this suggestion to the Council Chairman asking that the Committee prepare a proposal within a six weak tinefrme. 'its C nsittes unanimously agreed with tis recommendation. 2. Council Ordinance 85-300 - Taxicab Certificates. TM Prxpreel orniinance Chane weld eliminate the requinment for the OPa Vators of taxicabs to Obtain a Certificate of Convenience end Necessity EVIn the City prior to obtaining a Taxicab License. The staff felt it was Cot the City's respomsibility to make such an evaluation ai leterninatim. Several repmmntntivas Of the local taxicab companies were in attendance, one xepresentative irdicat d he agonal it put the Council in a hard position of regulating the lisetty but felt them slpuld be sane Control to assure on adequate and quality taxicab service in Bangor. The Police Department does inspect the vehicles. aha proposed repeal will not interfere with the City's licensing of vanicles� and the City will still maintain the public health, safety and welfare protection. -2 - Councilor Tilley expressed concern that the City maintain a good lewal Of taxi service, a ip ent, etc. The equipnmt has to pass inspection by the Police Department. By a unanimous vote, the Committee recameMed passage of Camcil prdhlene3 8S-300. One of the representatives from the taxicab companies indicated he would like to see all taxicab stands open win the stipulation that no one company would dominate any one stall. Councilor Willey felt this was something to be worked out among the cab companies and didn't require City involvement and questioned an anti-trust situation. The City - Manager inheated he would check with the Police Chief concerning cab stands. 3. Stillwater Avenue and Essex Street. The abject intersection has been checked on nuoamus occasions by the Police Bepaxlment, and also by a consultant through the B4 (Bangor Area Ca p ehensive Transit Study) Committee, and it is not recomrendetl that a traffic signal be installed at this location. The Committee agreed with the remmmidatim. 4. Painted Lines at Oak and Begxk Streets. Councilor Willey mulicated a problem at this intersection and questicmd if a step light would he necessary.. The administration didn't feel it was necessary. 5. One Hour Parking - BrOadway and Penobscot Street. Ion Soucy had requested ma-Inur parking on Pine Street all possibly restricted parking in front of his office at 72 Broadway. The Camittee agmed with ace -hour restricted parking on Fe hoscot Street from the comer of French Street for a distance of 117' n the corner of Broadway and for a distance of 80' of Broadway to the driveway of 72 Broadway. All of the parking is to he fns 9 AM to 5 PH ane a Council Order will be prepared for the Council age ia. Committee adjourned at 4:30 p.m.