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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING—SEPTEMBER 23, 1991_.. <br />MORATORIUM DISCUSSION - CONT.._,.-- <br />Gaffron reiterated that if applicant makes the variance and <br />subdivision application, it would be his risk that it may not be <br />approved. <br />Jabbour noted that applicant can hear the tone of the <br />Council on this matter. <br />Gaffron cited another example, that being the Hanser <br />property on Fox Street which they intend to subdivide. Council <br />concurred that they could submit a sketch plan and variance <br />to the moratorium at the same time. <br />MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT <br />Mayor Peterson announced that she had <br />donation for the Octoberfest. Last year <br />towards the purchase of the sign which ca <br />She felt that Orono should not contribute <br />a specific school district when Orono has <br />within its boundaries. Council concurred. <br />received a request for <br />the City donated $350 <br />n be used over again. <br />to a specific class in <br />many school districts <br />Mayor Peterson tentatively scheduled a reception for both <br />Ron Moorse, City Administrator and Stephen Sullivan, Chief of <br />Police for October 17, 1991 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Council <br />Chambers. <br />Jabbour announced that there is a possibility of changing <br />the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the current use of Big Island. <br />He noted that they convinced the LMCD to take Big Island totally <br />out of their proposed management plan. He explained the change <br />can be concurrent with another plan change such as Stubbs Bay <br />sewer. <br />(##13) BID AWARD – FACILITIES FRONTAGE ROAD <br />Cook explained that bids had been received for the frontage <br />road, near the proposed City facilities and B & D Underground, <br />Inc. came in the low bidder. He noted that they have worked with <br />this company in the past with good results. <br />Mayor Peterson asked why this was partially being funded by <br />the HRA when this figure was not included in the original cost of <br />the facilities. <br />Jabbour noted that he could understand the portion of the <br />road being paid for by the HRA but not the remainder. <br />Barrett announced to the Council that Council shouldn't <br />approve the bid if they felt they could not pay for the balance <br />that is currently being proposed to be paid by the HRA if they <br />choose to not have the HRA pay for this. <br />10 <br />