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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 27, 1992 FIRE SERVICE ALTERNATIVES - CONT. Jabbour suggested discussing the alternatives with the Long* Lake Fire Chief. He added that the Long Lake Firemen are great and added that probably about two- thirds are residents of Orono. Butch.Loomis, Assistant Fire Chief of Long Lake, was present. Goetten told him, that the Council has the greatest respect for the firemen on the Department. Butler explained that Orono's. concern about the fire department is that Orono funds 80% of the administrative costs of the Long Lake Fire Department and has 0% authority with regards to administrative decisions. Jabbour asked Loomis if the department was in need of anything. Loomis noted they need to replace one truck, but felt they had adequate equipment to cover the Orono area. Goetten stated she took great offense to Dan Reed's comments at the Highway 12 meeting. Callahan said there have been comments about the firemen being in danger having to cross Highway 12. Loomis felt that those men cross the highway during their normal lives, and felt there should be no difference when on-the way to a fire. He added that the men are taught that they must obey all traffic regulations and never put themselves in danger when traveling to the fire. He asked if Orono has tried to work with the City of Long Lake regarding the administrative concerns. Jabbour noted that the Council has tried very hard to work with the City of Long Lake, but has not gotten satisfactory results. He felt that Orono should be allowed to take over the administration of the fire department. Goetten asked that Loomis forward information on the number of homes in Orono that Long Lake Fire.Department services. A work session was scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 1992.at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Council requested that Gary Cheswick attend in the Police Chief's absence. l