HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-15 Government Operations Committee Minutes Government Operations Committee
Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
� City Council Chambers
Minutes
Councilor Attendance: Greene, Hawes, Gratwick, Farrington
StafF Attendance: Barrett, Farrar, Arno, Cammack, Yardley, Paul Edwards
Others: Dawn Gagnon
Meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
1. Crisis Intervention Team Training — Peter Arno of Bangor Police Department introduced
Sargent Paul Edwards, who has been trained for crisis intervention. The Department is
working with the Penobscot County Sheriff Department and Eastern Maine Medical Center for
crisis intervention diversion. This is a 40-hour course to be provided annually, paid by a grant
from NAMI—National Alliance for Mental Illness. Sgt. Edwards provided additional information
and responded to Committee questions.
2. Coordinator Contract for Homeless Continuum of Care. Shawn Yardley, Director of Health and
Welfare, reported on the grant application process for the coordinator contract regarding the
homeless continuum of care. It was proposed to renew the contract with Sally Healy to assist
in moving this process forward. There was discussion. It was noted that Bangor receives in
excess of $1 Million per year in funding for various projects, including the Shaw House,
�, Community Health and Counseling, Wabanaki. Various beneficiaries of the funding include
the citizens of Bangor and providing options for the Health and Welfare Department to meet
housing needs. It was moved and voted to approve the contract with Ms. Healy.
3. Request to Apply for AmeriCorps VISTA Site Designation-Park Woods Transitional Housing.
Shawn Yardley reported on the AmeriCorps timebank concept and background information.
This has been successful in Portland and Hancock County. There is usually a one-month turn-
around in hearing feedback on site designation. After discussion, it was moved and voted to
approve the Director of Health and Welfare to proceed with an application for AmeriCorps
VISTA Site Designation and investigate further.
4. Department Reviews were presented by Shawn Yardley of the Health and Welfare
Department and Chief Cammack of the Fire Department.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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