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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO TRUTH-IN-TAXATION/CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,December 10,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Seals moved,Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6930,a Resolution of Appreciation to <br /> Wendy Dankey for Distinguished Service as a Member of the Orono City Council. VOTE: Ayes 4, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> 25. STEVE TALLEN—CITY PROSECUTOR <br /> Steve Tallen stated he would like to update the City Council on what has occurred over the past couple of <br /> years and to answer any questions they may have. Tallen noted the majority of what he does is prosecute <br /> misdemeanor offenses,theft cases that are less than$1,000,and domestic assaults. <br /> Tallen stated the other item he deals with are code violations and that he has worked with Staff on quite a <br /> few things over the years. Tallen stated in his view they have had relatively good resolution of the <br /> matters and have been fairly successful in negotiating settlements,which results in fixing the problem <br /> rather than just punishing the person. <br /> Tallen stated of the ones he has dealt with, most recently was the one concerning a rental property. That <br /> person has now obtained a license and paid$1,000 in costs. The maximum penalty had it proceeded to <br /> prosecution would have been a$1,000 fine. Tallen stated he tries very hard to resolve them and fix the <br /> problem since that is the real issue. <br /> Tallen stated in his view he also has a good working relationship with the police department. Over the <br /> past couple of years nothing really outstanding or remazkable has happened and there have not been any <br /> appeals. Tallen indicated he is here to answer any questions. <br /> Walsh noted it has been a year since Mr. Tallen has been hired and that the City has the philosophy that <br /> the rules have to be followed,and if the rules are unfair or bad,the City will change them. Walsh noted <br /> sometimes the City does not find out there is a problem with an ordinance until an issue comes up. <br /> Walsh stated in his view the Council is happy overall with Mr. Tallen's services. <br /> The City Council took no formal action on this item. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING <br /> 26. LA18-000096 ISD 278,685 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD,VARIANCE,RESOLUTION <br /> NO.6931 <br /> Walsh noted there is no Planning Commission meeting this month and that the City Council will need to <br /> pass a motion to waive the review by the Planning Commission. <br /> Walsh moved, Crosby seconded,to waive review by the Planning Commission of Application No. <br /> LA18-000096,ISD 278,685 Old Crystal Bay Road. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> Barnhart stated the City has received an application from the School District to replace their existing <br /> electronic sign. A variance is required is because the school is proposing a small structure above the <br /> existing structure that says Orono Schools and includes the logo or crest of the school district. That <br /> improvement increases the height and area above what the 2005 variance permits. <br /> Page 7 of 19 <br />