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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4 , 1992
MINUTES
Members Present:
John Collins , Chair
Harold Cook, Vice-Chair
Gerard Bilodeau
John Conti
Mary Sullivan
Mary Ann Bostwick
Deborah Thompson
Others Present:
Dennis Soucy, City Councilor
John Bragg, City Councilor
Ken Gibb, Director/Community & Economic Development
Steve Bolduc, Economic Development Officer
Jan Pfleiderer, Secretary, Economic Development
1 . Meeting was called to order at 4: 10 p.m. by Chair John
Collins .
2 . It was moved and seconded that the minutes of the May 7th
meeting (as revised) be approved. So voted.
3 . Guest Speaker
Ken Gibb introduced Mr. Steven P. Kalisz, Manager, Energy
Management Services, Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, who spoke on
the topic of electric rates being proposed to the Maine Public
Utilities Commission to encourage economic development.
4 . Staff Update
A. Ken Gibb reported the City of Bangor submitted to the
Department of Defense on June 1, 1992, a proposal to host a
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) facility. John
Conti chaired the Steering Committee. It is expected that
more than 100 proposals will be submitted, with the first cut
expected in late November 1992 . Three other Maine communities
are also bidding. The short list is expected to be about 15-
20 communities . John Conti spoke of the collective effort of
over 100 persons involved in this project and the financial
donations of several companies, with the resulting format of
the final presentation being most excellent. City Staff was
commended on such an excellent job of putting together the
• proposal, especially in such a short period of time (about
three weeks) . Ken Gibb anticipated a total primary employment
impact of 4, 000 persons . Phase in would be over three years .
Research reveals the area has in place sufficient training
institutions to educate the needed personnel . Because this is
a competitive process, we are keeping the proposal
confidential .
B. Ken Gibb announced that the City of Bangor has submitted
six ( 6) jobs bonds applications for the following projects:
( 1) Hogan Road fire station construction, (2) Maine Business
Enterprise Park infrastructure, (3) renovations to buildings
at Bangor International Airport, (4) police station
renovations, (5) Public Works complex improvements, and (6)
Bass Park Auditorium/Civic Center improvements . A press
conference to encourage voter approval is scheduled for
tomorrow morning. A Council Resolve supporting passage of the
Maine Jobs Bond Referendum was distributed which was approved
on May 27 .
C. It was noted in the DOD proposal that of the 5 largest
cities in Maine, Bangor is the most affordable. In addition,
Bangor is an educational center.
D. Home Quarters (HQ) has announced plans to build a new
retail operation near Hogan Road off Springer Drive behind
Shaws by future Walmart.
5 . Subcommittee Reports
A. Airport Subcommittee - John Conti reported they have not
had a chance to meet, but plan to do so prior to the next
meeting.
B. Local Business Relations Subcommittee - In the absence of
Mary Ann Bostwick at this time, Steve Bolduc reported that
this Subcommittee met on May 14th and Mary Ann Bostwick was
elected Chair. A business visitation to Grant's Dairy has
been set up for June 25th at 4 p.m. Everyone should meet at
their new plant on Hildreth Street .
C. Higher Education Subcommittee - Mary Sullivan has spoken
with Mr. Dyke, Chairman of the Board, and Dr. Beardsley,
President, both of Husson College, and they have both
graciously agreed that they would like to be part of a
standing relationship. In addition, if we would like, Dr.
Beardsley has agreed to host a breakfast meeting of all the
area higher education people. John Collins has written to
Fred Hutchinson, President of UMO, Dr. Esther Rauch of Bangor
Theological Seminary, and Dr. Darrell Staat, President of EMTC
inviting them to join.
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6 . Other Business
Chair John Collins announced, and it was agreed by those
present, that there will not be a meeting held in July as is
traditionally done. The next meeting would be Thursday, August 6 ,
1992, at 4 :00 p.m.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by
Chair John Collins at 5 :45 p.m.
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