HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-14 Government Operations Committee Minutes Government Operations Committee
Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
• CONSENT AGENDA
1. Council Ordinance 05-209 Amending Section 135-27 of the Ordinances of the City of Bangor,
General Assistance
In adopting revised General Assistance maximum allowances in late last fall, a mathematical mistake
resulted in the City's adopting incorrect figures for the four and five person household categories.
This Ordinance amendment will correct the error retroactive to November 15, 2004. Staff
recommends Committee approval and recommendation to Council for passage.
2. Agreement with Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club to Permit the Club to Use City Property for a
Snowmobile Trail
Since 1996, the City has permitted the Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club to use a portion of Golf Course
property as part of a snowmobile route. Each three years, the Agreement expires and a renewal
request is made by the Club. The Agreement is similar to past years and there have been no
problems or issues reported. Staff recommends approval of this Agreement.
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Council Order 05-205 Amending Parking Schedules X and XVI to Prohibit Loitering in Abbot Square
Lot, Atler Lot, and Haynes Square Parking Lot
This Order would amend the City's Parking Schedules to prohibit individuals from congregating in the
• Abbot Square, Atler and Haynes Square parking lots.This action is designed to help reduce
nighttime noise levels in the downtown area by providing the Police Department with enforcement
capability to disperse and minimize crowds.
4. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Bangor and the Friends of Dakin Pool
Committee
The Friends of Dakin Pool Committee has expressed an interest to partner with the City and to
undertake a fundraising campaign, including seeking grants, in an effort to rehabilitate the
bathhouse and to keep the pool operating for future years. The proposed Memorandum of
Understanding outlines the various responsibilities and commitments of each party, sets forth
milestone dates and details the understanding between the City and the Friends regarding the
overall effort. The memorandum will be available at or prior to the meeting.
5. Council Resolve 05-206 Appropriating $3,000 from the General Fund Improvement Reserve for
Materials and Labor for the Repair of the Dakin Pool Bathhouse
In order to be in compliance with certain State codes regarding public swimming facilities and for
safety purposes, certain repair work is needed at the Dakin Pool Bathhouse. Work includes floor
support and plumbing and electrical work to provide hot water and a cleansing shower. Funds for
this work are not available in the Parks and Recreation Department budget.
6. Council Order 05-207 Amending Sections 2.3 and 4.1 of the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations,
Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action, to Include Sexual Orientation
This Order would amend two sections of the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations to prohibit
• discrimination based upon sexual orientation. This action will make the Personnel Manual consistent
with the new State Law which takes efFect)une 29�"and with the City's Ordinance prohibiting
discrimination based upon sexual orientation.