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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 2, 1998 <br /> �Public Pianning Meeting, continued) <br /> McDermott stated the final plans for Dickey Park will be ready for the December meeting and what <br /> the Parks Commission would like for Saga Hill can be discussed at that time. McDermott noted <br /> that the Parks Commission will need to know what decision Fairview Covenant Church has arrived <br /> at before a final concept plan can be developed. <br /> Gappa commented he will speak with Ron Moorse about the matter to see if a meeting can be held <br /> with the Fairview Covenant Church. <br /> McDermott noted that Mayor Jabbour and Council Member Flint have met with the Church on prior <br /> occasions. <br /> 8. Tree PreservationNegetative Buffers <br /> McDermott stated that Wilson is attempting to meet with the Planning Commission on the proposed <br /> tree preservation ordinance. <br /> 9. Spring Hill Trails <br /> 9a. Review roughed in trails. <br /> McDermott reported that the meeting that was scheduled with the contractor has been cancelled. <br /> Gappa indicated he was having a hard time getting a meeting date scheduled. <br /> Welles commented that Wilson had talked to someone associated with the contractor who stated <br /> that they were attempting to wait until the spring before the trails are roughed in with an anticipated <br /> open date in May or June. Welles noted that the trails might be delayed further once play on the <br /> golf course begins. <br /> Silber suggested Gappa inform the contractor that some members of the Parks Commission will <br /> be on the site at such and such a time to spray paint the trails. <br /> Welles stated due to the lateness of the season, the trails might not be completed before it snows. <br /> Gappa noted there is a letter of credit on the whole development, a portion of which could be <br /> retained if the trails are not completed. <br /> Ilse agreed that the Parks Commission should just go ahead and stake the trails so the contractor <br /> can commence work on the trails. <br /> Welles inquired how much the letter of credit on this project was. <br /> Gappa stated there was a $200,000 letter of credit remaining, which is more than enough to get the <br /> trails built. <br /> Silber suggested sending a letter to the contractor requesting them to be present at a specific date <br /> and time when some of the members of the Parks Commission will be at the site to stake the trails. <br /> Silber remarked that we should get the City Council's support on this issue. <br /> Page 7 <br />