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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1991 CHANGE ORDER #1 CONTINUED We try to anticipate what may occur to some extent, but in this case we came up short on our quantities. It is necessary to place a bedding under the pipe. As the water comes up, that area becomes soft and requires more rock. Once the pipe is in place, it stays. Tne water is only a problem during the installation." It was moved by Mayor Peterson, seconded by Goetten, to approve Change Order #1 for Lift Station #10 and #43 in the amount of $10,927.35. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0. Motion passed. PAY REQUEST #4 - PUMPHOUSE #3 It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to approve Pay Request #4 in the amount of $66,829.17, to Richmar Construction for Pumphouse #3. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0. MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT: COUNCIL POSITION APPOINTMENT RESOLUTIONS #2931 and #2932 Mayor Peterson thanked those that appointment process. She said, "I Councilmembers spent a great deal of applicants. The decision was not one we hope that those that are not selected continue to seek involvement in other City participated in the know that all four time considering the made lightly. I would at this time, would activities." Bernhardson stated that Staff would prepare a thank you letter to send to each of the applicants. Goetten extended her appreciation to the applicants. She said, "Due to the major issues facing our Community, it is imperative that the person appointed be able to become immediately involved in making the important decisions that lie ahead." Jabbour stated that it was exciting to see the number of qualified residents willing to serve the City. He said, "It was a very difficult task to select just one person. I gave an enormous amount of consideration to this issue." Callahan said, "I too was struck by the quality of the people who came forward. It seems that over the past years, more and more qualified persons have responded to the call. In my opinion, any of the applicants could have served with complete distinction. All of the applicants were eminently qualified." It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to adopt Resolution #2931, declaring a vacancy on the City Council, and Council further adopts Resolution #2932, a Resolution of Appointment of Mary Butler to fill the position of the two year unexpired term which expires December 31, 1992. Motion, Ayes -4, - 16 -