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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 13, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard Crosby, II, Wendy Dankey, Aaron Printup, and Victoria Seals. Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards, Senior Planner Michael Gaffron, City Planner Melanie Curtis, City Attorney Soren Mattick, and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPOINTMENT/OATH OF OFFICE — RESOLUTION NO. 6725 Mayor Walsh noted the City Council interviewed four candidates earlier this evening that are seeking to fill the vacant position on the City Council. Seals commented the Council interviewed four great candidates with diverse backgrounds, which is another reminder of how great the Orono community is. Seals stated after listening to all of them, she believes Wendy Dankey would do a good job given her background. Printup stated Jon Schwingler has experience on the Planning Commission, Georgette Jabbour has been a long-time member of the Orono community and has assisted with the safety improvements along Highway 12, and Brad Holt had a number of great life stories and experiences. Printup stated he would go with Ms. Dankey based on her background and experience with city matters. Crosby stated he would like to thank all four candidates for expressing interest in the position. Crosby stated Jon Schwingler is a strong candidate based on his Planning Commission experience, Georgette Jabbour has great experience with the Highway 12 situation, and Mr. Holt is a very interesting and intelligent gentleman. Crosby stated Wendy Dankey stood out to him based on her volunteerism, her backing of Orono schools, and expertise on other boards. Crosby stated in his view she will make an outstanding addition to the City Council. Crosby moved, Seals seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6725, a Resolution of Appointment, appointing Wendy Dankey to the unexpired term on the Orono City Council that expires on December 31, 2018. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. The oath of office was administered to Wendy Dankey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 20, 21, and 22 were added to the Consent Agenda. Printup moved, Crosby seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES X3. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 2017 Page 1 of 18