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w MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 23, 1995 (#4) SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER UPDATE Officer Scott Boris resented to the Council an overview of Iris responsibilities and • O p accomplishments as Liaison Officer with the Orono Middle School and High School. This position has enabled the police department to bring its resources to the school, providing instruction and availability of an officer to concentrate on trouble areas within the school, and assist in providing information to the students and faculty on police and court system subjects. Boris sees the main thrust of the position as pre - delinquent intervention, in steering a student away from possible criminal or delinquent behavior. Boris has also provided insight into student assessment and information on student contact with other law enforcement agencies, as well as to readily report and process criminal cases. The budget at this time only allows for part -time funding, although Boris believes there is a potential for a fulltime liaison officer. Boris reported the major impact his position has made has been to divert some students from involvement in more serious criminal activities. Boris said his main contact to coordinate his activities at the schools has been with the principals and assistant principals of the two schools. ZONING ADNIINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( #5) #1989 WILLIAM STODDARD, 2805 KELLY AVENUE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - RESOLUTION #3517 • The Applicant was present. Mabusth reported that this application is to excavate 600 cubic yards from a low area in the applicant's yard. Originally, the intent was to create a decorative pond using rock as a border. The applicant thought he had obtained the proper permits but neglected to obtain a conditional use permit from the City of Orono. He had obtained permits from the MCWD and Corps of Engineers to construct the pond. The applicant also is working with the City on the realignment of his driveway which is in the flooding area of Kelly Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended the pond to be a type 3 wetland with a graduated slope, deepening to about 7 -8' in the center, with a natural look, requiring little maintenance. The applicant reported he is satisfied with the requirements recommended by the Planning Commission. He also noted that the pond will store about 75,000 gallons of water. Goetten received confirmation that the proposed pond . will not affect the improvements under consideration for Kelly Avenue. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to approve Resolution #3517 for a conditional use permit. Ayes 3, Nays 0. • 2