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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 <br />POLICE VEHICLE ACQUISITION • <br />Councilmember Peterson asked if the information being <br />presented could be typed to appear more legible? <br />Bernhardson said he would have the information typed. <br />Peterson asked whether the Police Department was considering <br />the purchase of a vehicle for the canine unit in 1991? <br />Bernhardson indicated that he did not believe that was <br />proposed, but would look into the matter further. <br />Peterson suggested that one of the Lieutenant's squads with <br />higher mileage be replaced rather than the Chief's squad that has <br />less mileage. Peterson felt that due to the Lieutenants being on <br />the street patrolling, that they should have a vehicle that will <br />be more dependable. <br />Bernhardson replied that the Chief's squad is older and <br />would be turned over for the Reserves to use. The Lieutenant's <br />squad though it has more miles, is not as old and is in better <br />condition. <br />Councilmember Goetten asked when the Lieutenant would be <br />scheduled to receive a new car? <br />Bernhardson indicated that to the best of his knowledge, the • <br />Lieutenant would get a 1989 vehicle in 1991 and would receive a <br />new vehicle in 1992. <br />Councilmember Peterson asked Bernhardson what constituted <br />"an extended period of time" for a squad to be out of service <br />before the Chief's squad would be used. <br />Bernhardson replied that an extended period of time would <br />refer to a situation where a squad is "totaled" and another squad <br />is not immediately available for purchase. <br />It was moved by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by <br />Councilmember Goetten, to give one of the three new squads to the <br />Lieutenants in light of the fact that Chief Kilbo's squad does <br />not have that many miles on it and that the Lieutenants should <br />have a vehicle that will be more dependable. Mayor Grabek asked <br />whether there has been any indication that the Lieutenants cars <br />are not safe and dependable? Bernhardson was not aware of any <br />concerns regarding the safety of the vehicles driven by the <br />Lieutenants. Grabek suggested that the recommendation of the <br />Police Chief and City Administrator should be approved, unless <br />there is a specific reason to do otherwise. Peterson said that <br />it is difficult to make any other determinations because the <br />information presented is difficult to decipher and understand. <br />Bernhardson explained that he had written page one of the <br />- 22 - • <br />