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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, January 23, 2017 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br />*8. CITY CLERK APPOINTMENT <br />Seals moved, Crosby seconded, to appoint Anna Carlson to the position of City Clerk effective <br />February 6, 2017. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />9. WESTERN COMMUNITIES ACTION NETWORK (WeCAN) REQUEST FOR CDBG <br />SUPPORT <br />Loftus stated before the Council tonight is a request from WeCAN for the City of Orono to support their <br />application for a CDBG grant. WeCAN provides emergency services to the residents in the area. <br />Walsh stated WeCAN does a fabulous job in the community and that he would like to get more <br />community leaders involved. <br />Crosby asked what type of things they fund. <br />Loftus indicated they provide Meals on Wheels, emergency assistance, and family support. <br />Walsh stated the assistance is based on financial need and that they offer a variety of services ranging <br />from financial services to food. <br />Crosby asked what Orono typically supports them with. <br />Lotus stated WeCAN is applying for a CDBG grant and that this is merely a letter in show of support <br />recognizing the services they provide to the community in hopes they are able to obtain the grant. <br />Seals moved, Crosby seconded, to approve sending a letter of support for the CDBG grant <br />application being submitted by the Western Communities Action Network. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />10. AMEND 2017 OFFICIAL CALENDAR <br />Loftus stated Staff became aware that there may not be a quorum at the March 27 Council meeting due to <br />spring break and vacations. Loftus stated Staff is looking for direction from the Council on whether the <br />meeting date should be changed and whether a date for a work session should be set to interview <br />candidates for the vacant City Council seat. <br />Seals indicated she would prefer Wednesday, March 22, since she will be out of town on the 21 st. <br />Walsh stated they also need to add a work session on February 13 at 5:00 to interview candidates. Walsh <br />asked how many applications have been submitted. <br />Loftus indicated the City has received one application so far but that there is still time to submit those. <br />Seals moved, Crosby seconded, to amend the official calendar approving rescheduling the <br />March 27, 2017, meeting to March 22, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., and to schedule a special work session for <br />February 13, 2017, to interview candidates for the vacant City Council position. <br />Page 13 of 15 <br />