HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-05 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
City Council Chambers
MEETING MINUTES
BED Members Present: Councilors Davitt, Schaefer, Tremble
Non-BED Members: Councilor Nichols
Any non-BED members deputized to serve as committee members for this meeting:
Councilor Nichols
City Staff Present: Emery, Conlow, Collins, King, Heitmann, Nicklas, Theriault.
Councilor Davitt chaired the meeting in the absence of Councilor Graham. Councilor
Davitt called the meeting to order at 5:27 pm.
1. PUBLIC HEARING – Amount of Federal Community Development Block Grant
Funds expected to be available for the Period July 1, 2019 through June 30,
2020 and the Eligible Uses of Community Development Funds
Councilor Nichols moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Councilor Schaefer.
Tyler Collins presented an overview of the CDBG process and eligible uses. There was
no public comment. Councilor Nichols moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilor Schaefer.
2. Proposed Changes to CO 15-035; Outdoor Seating on Sidewalks and Public
Property
Councilor Tremble asked if staff contacted the permit holders to get their input, and also
suggested a “per seat” fee rather than a blanket amount. Staff agreed to contact the
permit holders and bring this item back to a future meeting for consideration.
3. Strategic Broadband Planning Process Flow
Emery provided an overview of the proposed process. Councilors Davitt, Nichols, and
Schaefer expressed interest in participating. The committee had support for the
proposed process, so staff will work to further populate the process document and report
back.
4. ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 165, Land Development Code, to Allow Indoor
Firearms Ranges in the City of Bangor
Councilor Tremble would like clarity on the definition of the use, and to add “indoors” to
the ordinance language for clarity. Kevin Schmersal spoke about his facility. Jane
Varney spoke about her concerns about use and safety. Andrew Fecteau (sp?) asked
why Mr. Schmersal, if he’s interested in safety, couldn’t do his training inside.
With the addition of the “indoors” language, Councilor Nichols moved staff
recommendation, seconded by Councilor Schaefer. Councilor Tremble doubted the vote.
Vote was 3 in favor (Schaefer, Nichols, Davitt) and 1 opposed (Tremble).
5. ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 165, Land Development Code, to Allow
Tenting and Camping Areas, Golf Courses, and Driving Ranges to be Located on
Major Arterial Streets
Councilor Tremble moved staff recommendation, seconded by Councilor Nichols. Vote
unless doubted, no doubt.
Councilor Nichols moved to enter Executive Session at 6:15 P.M., seconded by
Councilor Schaefer.
6. Executive Session – Economic Development – Update on Downtown
Development - 29 Franklin St. – 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C)
Councilor Schaefer moved to exit Executive Session at 6:32 P.M., seconded by
Councilor Nichols.
7. Committee Action on Above Item
Councilor Nichols moved staff recommendation, seconded by Councilor Schaefer. Vote
unless doubted, no doubt.
8. Other business
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 pm.
Meeting minutes respectfully submitted,
Tanya L. Emery
Director, Community and Economic Development