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Infrastructure Committee
Minutes
September 17, 2019
ATTENDEES
Councilors:Gretchen Schaefer, Gibran Graham, Clare Davitt, Sarah Nichols, Dan Tremble
Staff: Cathy Conlow, Debbie Cyr, John Theriault, Eric Willett, Richard Cromwell
Public: Jim Dunning, Casella Waste
AGENDA
1.Side Load Curbside Removal
Richard Cromwell outlined a proposal by Casella Waste for a side load trash pick up option and
explained the breakdown and costs in the handout. There would be less cost for this option, and it
would be for a ten year agreement. Cost around 48,000/yearly. The bid included specialized side load
trucks and RFI ID chip bins.
There was discussion of the program details, concerns by Committee members regarding
maneuverability and size of the bins, potential weather complications, bins that needed to be replaced
or repaired. Also discussed were experiences in other communities in southern Maine. Jim Dunning
offered alternate add on options that may be possible to address citizen needs. An educational
outreach would be provided along with brochures that would accompany the bins when delivered to the
residents.
Estimated start date would be July 1, 2020.
Vote: Motion made and seconded, unanimous to move.
2.Joshua Chamberlain Bridge Pedestrian Improvements MDOT Application Ratify/Resolve
This was the first item addressed at the meeting.
John stated there was a meeting with City of Bangor, City of Brewer and MaineDOT regarding both
Bangor and Brewer waterfronts. During that meeting, discussion took place of the lack of connectivity
between the two waterfronts for ADA accessibility and the opportunity to apply for an 80/20 grant to
place a crosswalk, approach grading, and flashing pedestrian signal mid-block on Union to connect to
the sidewalk on the bridge as outlined on the map provided. Estimated project cost was $60,000.
Vote: Motion made and seconded, unanimous to move.
Meeting Adjourned
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