Blood brothers opens at City Theater
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City of Biddeford, Maine 2 City Manager’s report July 28 2009 John D. Bubier, City Manager B  LOOD BROTHERS opens at City Theater and will be playing Friday and Saturday nights un til August 1st . Tickets are available on line and at the Box Office. Don’t miss this great show directed by one of the regions pre eminent talents Linda Sturdivent.
High Bacteria counts were reported at Hills Beach Fortunes Rocks and Rotary Park. Retesting took place immediately and we are awaiting the results. It is suspected that the high rain countin recent weeks may be the culprit.
Please join us- Bring your friends! Enjoy this opportunity to eat great food, listen to wonderful music, and, assist the non-profits that provide services in your community. The Maine Way, Inc. is among those to receive funding. Music on Main Street returns for the 6th straight year, starting this Thursday, July 9th. The series will run for 4 straight weeks. Concerts start at 11:45 and conclude at 1:00 PM. This years series almost didn’t happen, because Pit Boss went out of business. Luckily, Biddeford Savings was able to recruit The Old Fashioned Lobster Bake and BBQ company, who stepped up in a major way. Mark & Gisele Nedeau are the owners. Please go out of your way to make them feel welcome, and express your appreciation for their commitment and large, in-kind donation. How can you help? Get as many people to the concerts as you can. The more people that buy a $5 lunch, the more money gets divided between the non-profit organizations. York County Managers work to get collaboration from the State legislative delegation,. Working with Maine Tomorrow the following draft document will be discussed at a July 15th luncheon meeting, Sponsor for the Meeting will be Smith Garmey Smith Elliot of Saco The text of the draft is as follows: A Proposal for Developing a Strategic Plan to Improve Advocacy Efforts on Behalf of York County within Maine State Government Presented to the York County Town Managers Association by Maine Tomorrow May 19, 2009 Introduction York County contains 15.7% of the population of Maine. It is the region that connects Maine to the rest of New England and the nation. Policy makers in Augusta should recognize the special situation and potential of York County and its communities. Unfortunately, York County is too often seen as an affluent region with close ties to Massachusetts, a region less in need of state support than some other parts of the state. You have seen this perception put into practice recently in several ways. The Maine DOT has not provided leadership in finding the necessary resources to renovate the Kittery Memorial Bridge. When the initial bids came in well above budget, the DOT responded by questioning whether renovating the bridge was even the best alternative. When the DOT developed plans for using federal recovery funds they chose to spend only a small amount in York County. Economic development proposals often focus on the rural parts of the state, despite the fact that SMRPC reports York County has lost 1400 manufacturing jobs in the past year. Town officials (managers, selectpersons, councilors, etc.) regularly communicate with the local State Representatives and Senators about issues of interest to their community. However, most of these efforts are isolated and not coordinated with other York County Communities. Within the Legislature, the York County Delegation seldom if ever works in a coordinated fashion to achieve mutual goals. Unlike members from some other counties, they seldom act together in the best interests of the County. Similarly, York County elected officials seldom speak with one voice to the Legislature or the Executive Branch. Scope of Work Strategic Plan The goal of this project is to create a Strategic Plan for York County town managers and municipal officials to improve the County’s advocacy efforts in Augusta. Maine Tomorrow recommends that the York County Managers convene two meetings of their full membership as part of this project. The purpose of the first meeting will be to review the goals the Strategic Plan is intended to achieve. It is anticipated these goals will fall into 3 discrete areas:
Identify the organizational infrastructure necessary to achieve the County’s goals. This will likely include a functioning and active York County legislative delegation and a York County Legislative Policy Committee. Outreach to State Government Develop a long-term plan for outreach to state government regarding County priorities. This will include regular meetings with the County legislative delegation, encouraging County legislators to seek leadership posts and key committee chairs within the Legislature, and identifying goals for legislative action. Issues/Goals Identifying issues that the communities within the County can agree to advance together. Specifically, the group will seek to identify approximately five discrete and achievable goals that the County delegation can be asked to achieve in 2010. The following potential issues/goals for collected action have been suggested and will be reviewed at the first meeting: Transportation Funding for Specific Projects Route 109 from Wells to Sanford/Acton/Route 125 Route 111 from Biddeford to Sanford Memorial Bridge in Kittery Biddeford, Sanford, and Wells Triangle Study with DOT KACTS South Berwick Bypass Study Policy – Require review of DOT urban compact zones when funding for maintenance of state roads Alternate Modes – Eastern Trail completion Education Funding/Policy Gatsby 45 Shift of costs to Schools Industrial School for Sanford
Improve York County’s Relationship with State Government Create a formal County Legislative Delegation Improve outreach to the Executive Branch Groom legislators for leadership posts Focus the energy of town managers and elected officials on outreach around specific items Reach out to gubernatorial candidates in 2010
Create a small York County Legislative Policy Committee Create a performance measure for allocation of state funds to York County
Change state law to require appointment of all County department heads Regional cooperation for a shared information technology center The proper role of regional planning and regional assessing Adding SMRPC to the County planning process Establishing a regional office of GIS Following the first meeting, Maine Tomorrow will work with a small steering committee to consider the results of the meeting and develop a draft Strategic Plan. The plan will set forth a proposed organization for the County’s advocacy efforts, a plan for outreach to the County legislative delegation and the executive branch, a list of achievable issues to be addressed in 2010, and long-term goals of the advocacy effort. Once completed, the draft Strategic Plan will be reviewed and discussed at a second meeting of the Managers from throughout the County. Finally, Maine Tomorrow will deliver a completed and final Strategic Plan. Schedule June 2009 – Convening of the first County Managers meeting July and August 2009 – Drafting of the Strategic Plan September 2009 – Second County Managers meeting and delivery of the final Strategic Plan Budget AGREEMENT CITY OF BIDDEFORD and LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE WHEREAS, on May 21, 1996, the City of Biddeford City Council authorized and granted permission to LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE de BIDDEFORD INC., (hereinafter LAKERMESSE or LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE) to use St. Louis Field for the purpose of holding the LAKERMESSE FESTIVAL for a period of twenty-five (25) years; and WHEREAS, this permission was set forth in an Order of the by further order, the City Council, and said Order was amended to include a document which sets forth directed that a writing be prepared memorializing the terms of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to formalize the terms by which LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE de BIDDEFORD INC. has use of St. Louis field, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, The City of Biddeford, and LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE de BIDDEFORD INC. agree as follows: 1. Dates of Use: The City of Biddeford authorizes LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE to have exclusive use of St. Louis Field for the purpose of holding the LAKERMESSE FESTIVAL. LAKERMESSE may take possession of the field not earlier than fourteen (14) days prior to the official start date of festival activities at St. Louis Field, unless an earlier date is specifically authorized by the Recreation Department Director. LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE shall vacate St. Louis Field not later than three (3) days after the close of the festival. Members of the Festival shall meet with the Parks and Recreation Department Director, or other designated city official, prior to April 1st of each calendar year to discuss an entry date onto the field and confirm specific dates which commence the Festival's actual use of the field. By mutual agreement, the Parties may amend or extend these dates, due to unforeseen weather events or conditions. 2. Description of Premises: The use of St. Louis Field shall be restricted to the fenced-in area that encompasses St. Louis Field and specifically excludes the fenced-in area that is commonly referred to, or is known as fField nNumber oOne (1). Also specifically excluded are those buildings and/or structures that are adjacent to fField nNumber oOne, and used by the City of Biddeford as storage or office space. Regarding the use by the LAKERMESSE FESTIVAL of bBaseball fField nNumber tTwo (2), no structure shall be placed on the infield grassed area, and the area of the pitcher's mound shall be fenced off. Although spectators may be allowed to cross the infield grass area on foot, the Festival shall utilize fencing to minimize foot traffic over the infield grass area. 3. In Kind Services: A. Police Services: The City of Biddeford shall provide up to Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00) in actual costs for providing municipal police services by the Biddeford Police Department during a municipal fiscal year. These services include the actual cost of wages plus benefits of any Biddeford Police employee, who is involved in the planning, directing or supervision of the events before and during the festival, as well as any event leading up to and including the block party and/or any other event(s) sanctioned by the LAKERMESSE organization during the municipal fiscal year. Cost for use of Biddeford police services by LAKERMESSE that exceeds the allotted Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00) will be billed to the Festival LAKERMESSE for reimbursement to the City. The FestivalLAKERMESSE will not be provided any "differential" or receive any credit for any unused amount of municipal police services, nor shall the City of Biddeford pay for; or reimburse La Kermesse Inc. LAKERMESSE for any costs associated with, or the use of another police agency; or for private contracted security services; or for any other cost or expense not directly attributed to the Biddeford Police Department. The allotted amount for police services may be changed by Order of the Biddeford City Council following a review by the City Manager and Police Chief, and a request by Festival officialsLAKERMESSE every five (5) years. B. Public Works Services: The City of Biddeford will provide pre-and-post public works services, excluding any services expended for damage or repair to City facilities that are caused by the negligence of La KermesseLAKERMESSE officials, its subcontractors, vendors, or patrons of the Festival; or for the failure of La Kermesse LAKERMESSE to exercise proper care and protection of city facilities and equipment. The Department of Public Works shall provide specific services tothat include, but are not limited to, the transporting, transferring or storage of equipment, assisting in field set-up, waste removal, and moving services. The FestivalLAKERMESSE will be billed for the cost of repair or replacement forof damages and extraordinary expensesor repair to City facilities as provided herein. C. Fire Department Services: The City of Biddeford will provide Fire Department Services that include, but are not limited to: fire suppression, fire prevention, consultation, and emergency medical services, which may include transportation to a medical facility. Whenever practical, and unless emergency circumstances dictate otherwise, the City of Biddeford Fire Department will maintain a fully equipped and manned Rescue unit at St. Louis Field during the period from 6:00 p.m. to closing on Friday and Saturday nights of the Festival, and from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, with a cost of wages and benefits not to exceed $3,500, which shall be paid by the City of Biddeford. The Fire Chief may either modify or provide additional emergency services coverage as the Chief deems appropriate, or as special circumstances may warrant it. Cost for Emergency Medical Services that exceed $3,500 shall be paid by La Kermesse Inc.LAKERMESSE, directly to the City. The allotted amount for Emergency Medical Services may be changed by Order of the Biddeford City Council following a review by the City Manager and Fire Chief, and a request by Festival officials every five (5) years. 4. Reimbursement to City: LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE will reimburse the City of Biddeford for any damage or repair to City facilities that are caused by the negligence of La Kermesse LAKERMESSE officials, subcontractors, vendors or patrons of the Festival; or for the failure of La KermesseLAKERMESSE to exercise proper care and protection of city facilities and equipment. This requirement shall include all City facilities specifically including, but not limited to: the St. Louis Field, the Mechanic’s Park, or any other facility, area or property that is owned or operated by the City of Biddeford. 5. Liability Disclaimer: At all times during the term of this Agreement, LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE shall be an independent State of Maine, non-profit corporation and shall maintain and show proof of on an annual basis to the City Manager, all necessary and sufficient liability insurance coverage, with inclusion of the City of Biddeford as a named insured. The FestivalLAKERMESSE maintains certain items of personal property at St. Louis Field on a year round basis as set forth in "Exhibit A" to this aAgreement; the FestivalLAKERMESSE maintains certain items of personal property at the Department of Public Works on a year round basis as set forth in "Exhibit B" to this aAgreement; the FestivalLAKERMESSE maintains certain items of personal property at Mechanic’s Park on a year round basis as set forth in "Exhibit C" to this aAgreement; the FestivalLAKERMESSE maintains certain items of personal property at The Richard Martin Community Center on a year round basis as set forth in "Exhibit D" to this aAgreement. The FestivalLAKERMESSE shall indemnify and hold the City of Biddeford fully harmless from any costs, claims or liability arising out of the use, existence, storage and maintenance of any such items. 6. Adherence to Federal & State of Maine laws, and City Ordinances: Nothing in this agreement is intended to relieve La KermesseLAKERMESSE Officials, or any other person from complying with all applicable Federal and State of Maine laws, and City of Biddeford Code of Ordinances. Further, inasmuch as the City of Biddeford allows use of its property by La Kermesse Inc.LAKERMESSE, the City of Biddeford does not permit or allow the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or within its property at any time, except as specifically authorized by a license issued by the State of Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages. It is further demanded that La Kermesse Inc.LAKERMESSE, shall not solicit, permit or allow exhibitions or entertainment that are lewd, lascivious, or are otherwise deemed as offensive or immoral. 7. Terms and Conditions: The terms of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until September 1, 2021, unless the City of Biddeford sells, gives away or otherwise transfers ownership of the property herein described, at which time this Agreement becomes null and void. This Agreement may be altered, amended, or revoked by the Biddeford City Council if after Notice and Hearing by the City Council determines (1) that LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE de BIDDEFORD INC. is failing or refusing to comply with the provisions and restrictions contained in this Agreement, or if it is determined(2) that the continuation of the LAKERMESSE FESTIVAL is contrary to the safety and welfare of the citizens of Biddeford. Further, this Agreement may be altered, amended or revoked upon mutual written agreement by both Parties, with or without consideration. LAKERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE de BIDDEFORD, INC. Dated: __________________ By: ____________________________________ CITY OF BIDDEFORD Dated: __________________ By: ____________________________________ N BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL..SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 BE IT ORDERED, that the City Manager is authorize to sign and execute an Agreement between the City of Biddeford and La Kermesse Franco-Americaine de Biddeford Inc., which authorizes limited and restricted use of St. Louis Field by La Kermesse Inc. for an annual Festival. NOTE: This expands and clarifies a previous agreement between the former City Manager and La Kermesse Inc.. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
05 Main St. P.O. Box 586 Biddeford, Maine 04005
his Thursday, July 9: Mark T. Small slated to kick off the Free Music on Main Street Series
