Government Operations Committee

January 27, 2009 at 5:00 pm

City Council Chambers

 

AGENDA

 

1.           Public Hearing:  Issues or Concerns Related to Cable Television Service Provided by Time Warner

 

The purpose of this Public Hearing is to provide an opportunity for residents to provide comments relative to any Cable Television related concerns or issues.  A representative of Time Warner in scheduled to attend.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

2.       Council Ordinance 09-062 Amending the Code of the City of Bangor, Chapter 231, Public Parks, Section 231-5, Vehicles and Traffic, Snowmobile Operation in the City Parks

 

This amendment will authorize snowmobiles on certain trails in City Parks where they serve to interconnect with trails not within the Parks when determined compatible by the Director of Parks and Recreation.  This will formally allow for the use of a trail in Essex Woods that has been used for this purpose for a number of years.  The Committee has previously discussed this Ordinance amendment and recommended approval, thus its placement under the Consent Agenda.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

3.                 Amendment to Professional Services Contract – Robert Bowie, MD, Emergency Medical Services Division-Bangor Fire Department

 

The Fire Department currently contracts with Dr. Robert Bowie to provide medical director services for the Emergency Medical Services division at the Fire Department.  Dr. Bowie provides oversight and guidance regarding the overall operation of the EMS division.  The proposed amendment increases his fee from $1,750 to $2,500 annually and changes the dates of the two payment installments.  A memorandum from Chief Cammack and proposed contract amendment are attached.  Chief Cammack will be present to discuss and answer any questions.

 

4.                 Professional Services Contracts for Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Coordinators, Emergency Medical Services Division-Bangor Fire Department

 

The Emergency Medical Services Division is required to have Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (QA and QI) measures in place.  The proposed contracts with Jamie L. Perry and Beth Moser, are Registered Nurses and will fill the role of QA and QI coordinators.  They will be responsible for reviewing EMS run sheets, coordinating and conducting training, and ensuring that EMS operations are current and in compliance with all applicable laws and established protocols.  Copies of the proposed contracts are attached and Chief Cammack will be present to review. 

 

5.                 Proposed State Legislation: An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Protect the Habitability of Rental Housing During Heating Fuel Emergencies

 

This emergency bill authorizes municipalities to provide for the delivery of heating oil to rental housing units that are facing an imminent threat of becoming uninhabitable because of a lack of heating oil.  Before providing for the delivery of heating oil, the bill establishes a set of procedures the municipality must follow that are designed to allow the landlord to avert the municipal delivery of heating oil by providing the necessary heating oil himself/herself.  The bill also establishes a municipal authority to place a lien on the rental property in order to recover the direct and administrative costs associated with providing for heating oil.  A copy of the proposed legislation is attached and it is recommended that the Committee indicate the City’s support for it.

 

6.         Review of the Governor’s Proposed Biennial Budget and its Potential Impact on the City of Bangor

 

The Governor has released his proposed budget for the two year period beginning July 1st. City Manager Barrett will present an overview of the budget and the potential impacts it may have on the City of Bangor as we enter our budget preparation process.