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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-26 City Council Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 26, 2015 Meeting Called to Order at 7:30 PM Chaired by Council Chairman Durgin Absent: None Meeting Adjourned at 8:52 PM PUBLIC COMMENT Caroline Dube of EMCC thanked the City Council for their support of the East Coast Snocross. Senator Geoffrey Gratwick stated he was concerned with the Governor's budget and the shift of taxes. He indicated that everyone needs to stand up early on the issues. Senator Gratwick would send the City a copy of the budget summary. Paul LeClair asked asked why the City's rating was downgraded with Standard&Poors and if the City bought the police cruisers that were budgeted for in the FY15 budget. He also asked why it was necessary to have such a high unassigned fund balance. Finance Director Debbie Cyr responded that the rating was nothing specific to Bangor and did not have a negative impact on the issuance of bonds. She also responded that the city did purchase the cruisers. City Solicitor Norman Heitmann responded that the unassigned fund balance was in accordance with what is set by City Charter. Action: Motion made and seconded to Suspend the Rules to consider Order 15-077. Passed 15-077 ORDER Confirming the Appointment of Thomas E. Higgins as Fire Chief CIVIELLO and Authorizing Execution of an Employment Contract Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed Chief Higgins'wife pinned his badge. City Clerk Lisa Goodwin administered the fire chiefs oath of office. CONSENT AGENDA ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR MINUTES OF: Bangor City Council Regular Meeting of January 12,2015, Business and Economic Development Committee Meeting of November 18,2014, School Committee Meetings of June 26,2013, July 24,2013,August 14,2013 and August 26,2013,Airport Committee Meeting of December 23,2014 Action: Accepted and Approved LIQUOR LICENSES: Application for Liquor License Renewal,Malt, of Capital Pizza CIVIELLO Huts Inc. d/b/a Pizza Hut,49 Bangor Mall Boulevard Action: Approved Page 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 26, 2015 CONSENT AGENDA AS GNED TO ITEM NO. 0, COt'UN`ILOR In Application for Liquor License Renewal,Malt,Spirituous, Vinous CIVIELLO of Chase's Family Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Chase's Family Restaurant, 1575 Hammond Street Action: Approved 15-065 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed—Real Estate BLANCHETTE Located at 11 I Street,Birch Hill Estates(Map B39,Lot 002) Action: Passed 15-066 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed—Real Estate SPRAGUE Located at 13 Mount Desert Drive(Map 64,Lot 18) Action: Passed 15-067 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed—Real Estate NEALLEY Located at 14 Manners Avenue(Map 12,Lot 93A) Action: Passed 15-068 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed—Real Estate CIVIELLO Located at 38 Madison Street(Map 39,Lot 22) Action: Passed 15-069 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed—Properties BALDACCI Located at 71 First Street(Map 35,Lots 155 and 156A) Action: Passed 15-070 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed—Real Estate SPRAGUE Located at 76 Smith Street(Map 31,Lot 28) Action: Passed 15-071 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed—Real Estate FAIRCLOTH Located at 102 Cedar Falls(Map R21 Lot 11) Action: Passed 15-072 ORDER Authorizing Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed—Real Estate GRAHAM Located at 695 Kenduskeag Avenue(Map 63,Lot 25) Action: Passed 15-073 ORDER Authorizing Execution of an Easement to Bangor Gas Company, PLOURDE LLC—Maine Avenue,Bangor International Airport Buildings 123 &210 Action: Passed Page 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 26, 2015 CONSENT AGRIVDA ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO, COUNCILOR 15-074 ORDER Authorizing Execution of an Amended and Restated Development BALDACCI Agreement with Edward G. Ernst Manor Housing Associates Limited Partnership and Broadway Housing,Inc. Action: Passed 15-075 ORDER Expanding CDBG Facade Grant Eligibility Area FAIRCLOTH Action: Passed REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE Vp F'IR tR AD G ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO COUNCILOR 15-076 RESOLVE Appropriating$76,500 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund SPRAGUE Balance to Purchase and Equip 3 Police Cruisers Action: First Reading UNFINISHED BUS ITEMNtI COUNCILOR 15-056 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 260,Signs,of the Code of the City of Bangor, GRAHAM By Clarifying Window Sign Requirements and Allowing Umbrella Logos Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Vote: 9—0 Councilors Voting Yes:Baldacci,Blanchette, Civiello,Faircloth, Graham,Nealley,Plourde,Sprague,Durgin Councilors Voting No: None Passed 15-057 ORDINANCE Amending Land Development Code—Zone Change—312 Hogan NEALLEY Road(Tax Map R62-05F)from a General Commercial and Service District to a Government and Institutional Service District Action: Motion made and seconded to Postpone to the next City Council Meeting on February 9,2015 Passed 15-058 RESOLVE Appropriating$8,000 from the State Seizure Trust Account to BLANCHETTE Purchase a Police Canine Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed Page 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 26, 2015 NEW BUSINE.S'S' " SSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 15-078 ORDER Authorizing Grant of$2,500 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra BALDACCI to Support Various Ensemble Performances in Bangor City Solicitor indicated that the Committee had determined that Councilor Plourde had a conflict of interest in regard to this order.If the Council agreed then the conflict would stand Councilor Plourde left the room. Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed Councilor Plourde returned to the meeting. 15-079 ORDER Authorizing Grant of$2,000 to the Maine Discovery Museum to FAIRCLOTH Support the Maine Science Festival Action: Motion made and seconded that Councilor Plourde has a conflict Motion Doubted Vote:6—2 Councilors Voting Yes:Baldacci, Civiello,Faircloth, Graham,Sprague,Durgin Councilors Voting No:Blanchette,Nealley Passed Councilor Plourde left the room. Motion made and seconded that Councilor Sprague has a conflict Passed Councilor Sprague left the room. Motion made and seconded that Councilor Durgin has a conflict Councilor Faircloth assumed the Chair's position. Vote:4—2 Councilors Voting Yes:Baldacci,Civiello, Faircloth, Graham Councilors Voting No:Blanchette,Nealley Passed Councilor Durgin left the room. Motion made and seconded for Passage Motion Doubted Vote:5—1 Councilors Voting Yes:Baldacci,Civiello,Faircloth, Graham,Nealley Councilors Voting No:Blanchette Passed Councilors Plourde,Sprague&Durgin returned to the meeting. 15-080 ORDER Authorizing Grant of$1,500 to the Penobscot Theatre Company PLOURDE to Support Production and Community Programs as Part of "End Days" Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed 15-081 ORDER Authorizing the Execution of Fixed Rate Pricing Contracts with SPRAGUE the City's Current Fuel Suppliers Action: Motion made and seconded for Passage 40 Passed -16 Lisa I Goodwi MMC, City Clerk Page 4