HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-07 Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE c_ (\ .0
Wednesday, October 7, 1992 tm
MINUTES
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Councilor Pat Blanchette
Councilor Don Soucy
OTHERS
PRESENT: Kenneth R. Gibb, Director of Community & Economic Dev.
Stephen Bolduc, Economic Development Officer
Edward A. Barrett, City Manager
John Lord, Planning Officer
James Ring, City Engineer
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 PM.
Councilor Pat Blanchette chaired the meeting in the absence of
Councilor W. Tom Sawyer, Chairman.
Due to the lack of a quorum, the Committee did not take
official action but participated in discussion of each item.
AGENDA ITEM #1 - Rehab Loan - 22 Ohio Street, 10 units, Steve Dubay
This item was not heard at this time as further details need to
be completed before bringing it to Committee.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - Request for Proposal for a Gasoline Station on
Maine Avenue
The current lease for the gas station located on Maine Avenue
which is operated by North Star International Energy Corporation
has expired. Staff, in taking into consideration the future
development of Maine Business Enterprise Park, has identified a
different site across Maine Avenue for a gasoline station. Staff
reviewed the proposed location with Committee as well as the RFP
process in choosing an operator for the proposed station.
It was Staff's recommendation and consensus of Committee
members that the item be placed on the next Committee agenda.
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AGENDA ITEM #3 - Agreement to Use Viner Building by Kiwanis Club
for Halloween Events
The Bangor Kiwanis Club has once again requested of the City
permission to use the Viner Building ( located on the waterfront)
for Halloween Events beginning October 12th through November 3,
1992 . An agreement has been prepared (copy attached) . Basically
the Kiwanis Club will be conducting a public "haunted house" event
including set-up and clean-up. All terms are stated in the
agreement in respect to each parties responsibility and/or rights .
Committee members were in favor of the request and directed the
City Manager to execute the agreement subject to certain
conditions .
AGENDA ITEM #4 - Proposed Transportation Improvements Projects
Proposed projects to the Bangor Area Transportation Study
(BACTS) for possible inclusion on the Transportation Improvement
Program has been prepared by Staff. They reviewed the projects
with the Committee and discussed the process for inclusion on the
State Transportation Plan.
AGENDA ITEM #5 - Public Sewer Extension - Stillwater Avenue
City Engineer, Jim Ring, presented the request by Trionics
International, owners of property located near the intersection of
Stillwater Avenue and Longmeadow Drive, to extend sewer lines
across Stillwater Avenue. The proposed extension, 150 feet in
length, will be completed in October prior to the paving of
Longmeadow Drive.
Committee members supported the request which will go to the
full City Council for final approval .
AGENDA ITEM #6 - Executive Session Land Negotiations
The Committee adjourned to Executive Session at 6:25 PM.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 6 :45 PM.
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