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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-01 Government Operations Committee Minutes Government Operations Committee Minutes st Monday, May 1, 2017 Chairperson Nichols opened the meeting. Manager explained that agenda items one through five were for MOU’s associated with the Partnerships in Community Health Grant that was previously approved by the Council. Councilor Baldaccci asked for clarification on the purpose of the grant. Jamie Comstock explained that the grant was for food security and that the MOU’s related to assistance to sustain their plans. 1. ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Joseph Healthcare. - Councilor Sprague motioned to accept. Councilor Weston seconded. All in favor. 2. ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Penquis. - Councilor Sprague motioned to accept. Councilor Weston seconded. Councilor Trembley abstained since he is on the Board of Directors of Penquis Cap. Motion passed. 3. ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Eastern Maine Medical Center. - Councilor Weston motioned to accept. Councilor Faircloth seconded. Councilor Sprague abstained since he is on the Board of Directors of EMMC. Motion passed. 4. ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with OHI Brewer Area Food Pantry. - Councilor Sprague motioned to accept. Councilor Weston seconded. All in favor. 5. ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Hampden Neighborhood Food Cupboard. - Councilor Weston motioned to accept. Councilor Sprague seconded. All in favor. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a "City") and the Bangor Daily News ("BDN").between the City of Bangor (the Property Usage Agreement City 6. ORDER, Tracy Ouellette provided an overview of the agreement. Matt Schaub from the Bangor Daily News was present to answer questions. Some questions were asked about the need or the ability to restrict the request for the placement of boxes due to public domain. Councilor Graham asked for clarification on what Waterfront Businesses were included in the promotion project. Mr. Schaub explained that it included the businesses in the downtown as well as greater downtown area. Councilor Graham asked if the boxes would be fixed or if they could be moved. It was noted that they could be moved and would be removed in November. It is just a single issue this year. Mr. Schaub noted that it was a BETA project and that it could be an annual occurrence depending upon the success of this project. City Manager Conlow indicated that the agreement helps outline the responsibilities of both parties in regards to the boxes. Councilors expressed their general satisfaction with the agreement. - Councilor Sprague motioned to accept the staff’s recommendation. Councilor Faircloth seconded the motion. All in Favor. Meeting adjourned.