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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING 0 HELD MARCH 14, 1994 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. POLICE CHIEF REPORT Chief Sullivan was present to discuss the school liaison program. Melanie DeLuca, Community Education Director, explained the Orono Board of Education has authorized a levy of approximately $11,000 to address "crime related costs ". The main purpose is to contract with a law enforcement agency to provide a peace officer for liaison services for the schools. This would provide an opportunity for an officer to build positive and preventative relationships with students and staff. Mayor Callahan inquired if funding will continue in the future. DeLuca replied that it is the general intention of the School Board to continue the levy. Kelley questioned the jurisdiction of the Orono Police Department in dealing with students at the • Orono School because many of the children live outside the area. Chief Sullivan explained when students are on campus, they are within the Orono Police Department's jurisdiction. Investigations are made at the school or occasionally at the home so the parents are not inconvenienced. We have primary jurisdiction but also work with other departments and exchange information. Kelley inquired if the liaison person would assume some of the investigator's duties at the School. Chief Sullivan said some but not all the duties. The young people are not to fear the liaison person. He will provide resources and is needed to develop a rapport with the students. Goetten asked if the choice has been made yet? Chief Sullivan stated it has not been decided. After the program has been approved by Council, the School will form a selection committee to review interested officers. Hurr questioned the funding. If $11,000 is required to do the job from April 1 to June 30, how can $11, 000 be sufficient to operate the program for 9 months next year? 0 3