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Home My WebLink About2003-10-29 Government Operations Committee Minutes ' � GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE � � MINUTES � October 29, 2003 � � Councilors Present: Gerry Palmer, Anne Allen, Richard Greene StafF Present: Bob Farrar, Chief Winslow, Frank Comeau, Peter Arno, Brian � Enman, Ed Barrett, Bob Bishop, Kevin Maclaren Others Present: � The meeting convened at 5:05 p.m. � 1. 2004 Golf Course Fees and Pro ram Recommendations. 9 � Frank Comeau noted that Bangor Muni had a slow start to the season, however, they enjoyed a good year. Comeau recommended that the season permit and � green fees rates remain the same for the 2004 season. He discussed the availability of season permits to non-residents. Comeau said that they recommend that a Junior permit be added to the non-resident category next � year. Enman said that they are proposing that any permits not sold by April 15th be � made available to residents and non-residents on a first come first serve basis. Enman said they are considering creative ways to attract more play at the course by offering a multi-play ticket package and a 10-play punch card, $90 for a 9- � hole resident card, $100 for non-residents, $200 for an 18-hole resident card and $230 for non-residents. IAllen asked if the local schools utilized the course for their play. Enman said that Bangor High uses Bangor Muni as its home golf course. � Greene wanted to know if the 10-play tickets were transferable to another year. Enman said that they have not yet placed a time usage limit on the tickets. � Palmer asked about cross-marketing with the Bangor Auditorium. Enman said that they do not do a lot of cross-marketing with the Auditorium. He said that � depending on the function, we could do more advertising. Palmer suggested marketing the golf course at the Auditorium during peak functions such as during � � ' , the Tourneys. Greene suggested having a presence at the Airport, and advertising on the BAT buses. Barrett said that during the 90's, the Golf Course � did have a heavy marketing campaign, however the need has not been there until recently. He suggested that we put together a consolidated marketing plan to target the appropriate audience. Greene asked if we offer a corporate rate for � large corporations. Enman said that we do not currently ofFer this, but could review it. The Committee voted to accept staff recommendation to accept and approve � keeping the rates the same for the 2004 season, Junior permits, and 10-play ' _ tickets and moving the season permit date from May 1� back to April 15�'. � 2. Special Enforcement Team (SET) Update— Bangor Police Department. � Winslow said that the Special Enforcement Team has now been operational for three months. Deputy Chief Peter Arno oversaw the team and gave direction � and projects to work on. Sgt. Bishop was the supervisor of the team of three officers, Kevin Mactaren, Doug Moore and Wade Betters. Winslow said that this team set the bar pretty high for the other teams to follow, as the teams will � rotate every three months. The team selected to work two day shifts and two night shifts. Winslow said that the three most significant accomplishments were to shut down three drug houses on French, Catell and Center Streets. This team � also dedicated a lot of time with traffic enforcement. Winslow discussed the various traffic and criminal statistics over the last twelve weeks. Winslow said that the had few volunteers at first however sinc h �- y , e t e second week the team was in force, morale has increased. Winslow said that the patrol � division felt a crunch when they lost a sergeant, increasing the overtime budget. Greene commended the team for their efforts. 3. Bangor Police Department— Local Law Enforcement Block Grant ' (LLEBG) for 2003. Winslow said that each year the City is entitled to receive funds through the � Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program typically ranging from $24-30,000. This year we have applied for and have been awarded funding in the amount of � $23,167 through the LLEBG program. The program is designed to provide funds to reduce crime and improve public.safety. Police officials wanted to take this opportunity to review the recommendations and fulfill the public meeting ' requirement to discuss how the funds will be spent. Lt. Ron Gastia said that the LLEBG funding recommendations are to: � � � � � 1. Dedicate $10,000 to modify the current setup of the police cruisers to better � accommodate the needs of the officers and provide additional space without eliminating equipment. Estimated cost per cruiser is $900 to $1,000 and will include new control switches and shotgun racks. The total estimated cost is � $12,000 to $13,000. 2. Design and develop 5,000 child fingerprint kits for parents to maintain for � identification purposes of their children in the event of a missing child or a tragedy. The kits will be printed at Central Services and inkstrips will be purchased separately. The estimated cost of the kits is $1,500. � 3. Purchase a laptop computer and docking station for the use of the Public Relations Officer, Dan Frazell. Frazell conducts numerous seminars and �, workshops both locally and nationally that include topics on D.A.R.E. and media violence that afFects children. The estimated cost is $2,400. � 4. Purchase a laptop computer and two docking stations for use by the Violent Crimes Task Force officer. This position requires the assigned officer to spend � time in two different offices, the CID office at the Bangor Police Department and the U.S. Attorney Office. A laptop will allow stored documents and information to be available to the officer regardless of his location. The estimated cost is , $2,500. 5. The EOD (Bomb) Team is currently limited in their ability to store explosive � material. The EOD Team needs explosive materials for both training purposes as well as during actual incidents when it may be necessary to countercharge an object. Currently, explosive materials are stored in a room with concrete walls. � An Explosive Storage Magazine is the preferred and more appropriate method of storing these materials. The cost of an Explosive Storage Magazine, together � with fencing to restrict access is approximately $6,000. Allen wanted to know if they would need to have an LCD projector as well. Gastia said that the cost of this is $4,000 and once the final number crunching is � completed, this may be added to their list. The Committee approved stafF recommendation. � Palmer said that it was requested that the Committee discuss the BAT and security in Pickering Square. Farrar said that based on a letter that he had � recently received, he asked the City Manager for permission to work to improve the conditions at Pickering Square. He said that a Committee consisting of]oe McNeil, BAT Superintendent, Sally Bates, Downtown Parking Representative, � Parke Clemons, Republic Parking Manager, Chief Winslow, and himself inet this week to discuss options for a security presence at Pickering Square. He said that � � - � , they consulted with the City Solicitor in regards to moving people along in a public space. � Winslow said that the Police Department has focused a lot of attention in this area historically and particularly since this letter expressing the level of � discomfort felt by this individual. Winslow said that Officer Colley spends a significant amount of time in the area. Winslow said that the court system has a hard time locking someone up for criminal trespass just because they won't leave � a public space, the individuals must be doing something disruptive. Winslow said that they would continue to focus on this area. Allen asked about increasin the li htin in this area. Farrar said staff would � 9 9 9 evaluate this suggestion, but that it seemed like a reasonable approach. Farrar � also said that part of the transit study was to look at other locations to place the bus. The consultant's conclusion was that this was the best-centralized location which also provided for a waiting room and rest rooms. Farrar said that any � major change in the hub location would require a change in the bus routes. Greene wanted to know what the 4-6 individuals that Chief Winslow identified as � repeat ofFenders in the area, are actually doing. Winslow said that some of the individuals are just hanging around, however there seems to be a lot of foot traffic of individuals coming up to see them. Greene wanted to know if this is � something that the Special Enforcement Team could target, to which Winslow replied yes. Palmer su ested a securi uard at the hub so that eo le would feel safe and � 99 tY 9 P p , to encourage usage. Palmer suggested that staff review some of these � recommendations and report back to the Committee. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. � � � � � � �