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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-24 03-118 ORDERCOUNCIL Item No. 03-118 Date: March 24, 2003 Item/Subject: ORDER, Directing the City Clerk to Prepare Warrants and Ballots -- Referendum for Approval of Slot Machines at a Commercial Racetrack in the City, of Bangor Responsible Department: Legal On the statewide ballot in November 2003 there will be the following referendum question: Do you want to allow slot machines at certain commercial harness racing trach A part of the proceeds are used to lower prescription drug costs for the elderly and disabled, and for scholarships to the State universltes and technical colleges? If the majority of the State's voters approve this referendum, the operation of slot machines at a commercial track cannot begin unless the voters in the municipality with such a tack also vote to approve slot machines. Capital Seven, LLC has requested that the Ory of Bangor have its local referendum in June 2003. To do so requires a Counal Order directing that there be a special election for the purpose of determining if the voters approve of the operation of slot machines at a commercial harness racing tm& in Bangor. This Order directs the City Clark t take all necessary action t have the special elecdon. Department Heads. Managers Comment: 0"4� % stA.!1 &L� � -F -nk Hwa.s V City Manager Associated Information: I:fiFR'] lR nbli Cldy Solicitor Imueed for Passage _First Reading Page _1__ of _2_ Referral 03-118 =+r Asvgnedta Coanwkir Crowley March 24, 2003 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Directingthe City Clerk to Prepare Warrants and Ballots -- Referendum for Approval of SIM Machines at a Commercial Racetrack in the City of Bangor ByrAe ary councilorme aeyoraarga: ORDERED, THAT the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to prepare the necessary warrants and ballots, and to take all other necessary action, for the purpose of submitting the following referendum question to the voters of the City of Bangor at a special election to be held on June 10, 2003: "Do you approve of the operation of slot machines at a commercial harness racing track located in Bangor, Maine?" IN CITY COUNCIL Nareb 26. 2003 Motion Node and Stranded to Opeo_yebllc Nearing. Public hearing Opened. Ed hudaieki. 281 Norway Road a pressed his concern regarding; fork of Public information concerning the Capital Santa Proposal. Conlon Paas. CEO of Capital Seaeu, gave same details regarding the proposal. Ruth Shook, 11 Havey Street, requested that the referendw election be delayed until November. Motion Hade and Seconded to Close Public Searles. Public Nearing closed. Councilor Nealley abstained from discussion and vote due to a previously established conflict. Notion for Passage Made and Seconded Motin Doubted Vote: 6 yes, 1 n 1 abstaining, I absent Co meflors voting yea: Allen. Crowley, Parnham, Farrington. Create and Palmer Councilor voting to. Tremble Ctuaeilor abstalning: Nealley Councilor absent: Hobson Passed NNN�n amu rix ta'rxa ur.: N 03-118 (TITLE,) Directing the City Clerk to Prepare Meaavt a' for Approval of Slat Nachfaea ateaecomercW Asslgnmio Coundllor as . area