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BUSINESS &ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February6,2018@ 5:15 PM
City Council Chambers
Meeting Minutes
City Councilors Present: Davitt, Graham, Nealley, Nichols, Perry, Sprague,
Tremble
City Staff Present: Bolduc, Caruso, T. Collins, Conlow, Emery, Gambrel
Committee Chair Nealley called the meeting to order at 5:15p.m.
1.Discussion on C&L Aerospace Future Expansion
Chris Kilgour with C&L Aerospace providedan overview of C&L’s growth in
Bangor, as well as the expansion of facilities thus far. In November 2017,
C&L realized the need for more office space and component ship. C&L is
seeking a “commercial arrangement”, 2-level, exp off 11/13 docks.
$2MM, 10-12K s.f. Current employment is at 180-200 now. Future
employment (approximate 3 years) will add 50-75 additional jobs, building
spring 2019. Councilors generally support the concept, but asked Chris
Kilgour to work with Tony Caruso and Tanya Emery to
2.Bangor Fiber –Presentation by Jeff Christensen, Entry Point
Jeff Christiansen from EntryPoint Networks presented. Also in attendance
were representatives from Neighborly and Fujitsu. Councilors support
further exploration of the concept.
3.Harlow Court Parking
Councilors supported removing two spaces but only for the winter. Staff
will prepare languagethat can accommodate that and bring itforward for
approval.
4.ORDINANCE,Amending Chapter 65, Land Development Code, Section
165-93, by Limiting Ground-Floor Residential Units in the Downtown
Development District
CouncilorNicholsmoved staff recommendation, Councilor Davitt seconded
staff recommendation. Councilor Nichols rescinded her motion after
discussion of adding an appeal process. Staff will revise the ordinance
change and come back.
5.ORDINANCE,Amending Chapter 165, Land Development, of the Code of
the City of Bangor, By Allowing the Use of Accessory Buildings for Home
Occupations
Councilor Tremble moved staff recommendation, Councilor Nichols
seconded staff recommendation. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
6.Otherbusiness.Tanya Emery provided an update on the Bangor Learning
Network, which is installed and ready to be launched.
Meeting adjourned at 6:15p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa B. Fongemie
Admin Asst.
Community & Economic Development