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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday, February 24, 2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Walsh noted that Mr.Anderson is an outstanding supporter of the community. He presented Mr. <br /> Anderson with a picture of him taking the oath as an LMCD representative.The City Council posed for a <br /> picture with Mr.Anderson. <br /> PRESENTATION <br /> 6.CITY PROSECUTOR ANNUAL UPDATE—STEVE TALLEN <br /> Mr. Steve Tallen reported that nothing too unusual has taken place since his last report.His fees were <br /> $32,592. The total revenue brought in from fines and bail forfeitures was$73,492.65. They are not in the <br /> business of making money but are trying to administer things fairly. Sometimes fair means they pay a <br /> fine; sometimes it means they do not. Overall, he hoped the numbers were satisfactory to the Council. <br /> Mr.Tallen indicated he recently got a couple of new code enforcement items with one more pending. <br /> Most people follow the rules. When they don't, they get a letter/letters from City Staff,and they tend to <br /> comply. If they don't, he gets involved and creates a criminal complaint. He noted there are quality of life <br /> things that are important to the City. Sometimes when people don't like it, they call the newspaper and <br /> there's an article in the newspaper.He said there are good lines of communication between the police <br /> department and his office. There are cases like drunk-driving, theft, domestic assault, and traffic law but <br /> no big cases.He prosecutes cases which can be punished up to a year in jail. <br /> Walsh noted the City is very particular about having a very even-handed process when dealing with <br /> people before it gets to Tallen. He asked whether Tallen had any insight as to how that has changed over <br /> the last three years with respect to the Ordinance violations. <br /> Mr.Tallen indicated he does not know what happened before he was there.His position is the City Staff <br /> should do what they think they need to do to be fair and not make unreasonable demands of one person <br /> while letting someone else in a similar situation off the hook, which has been the case since he started. <br /> City Staff should try to resolve the problem. If they can't resolve the problem, then it gets sent to him. <br /> Walsh said he is glad to hear Tallen thinks it's been even-handed because the City Council has made a <br /> very conscious effort to make sure it is that way for everyone and people have to comply. <br /> Mr.Tallen indicated his goal is to get compliance. He is not going to get a judge to put someone in jail for <br /> 30 days because they didn't pull their garbage cans back from the street.However,he might get a judge to <br /> fine them. When citizens realize it is a serious matter,most people will say, "Okay." He tries to get some <br /> nominal fees from them so there's a consequence for ignoring previous attempts. <br /> Crosby said Tallen has the benefit of working with other cities and knowing what processes work more <br /> effectively. <br /> Mr.Tallen stated each city has a slightly different approach.His goal is to try to convince people to <br /> comply. If not, everyone has a right to a trial. <br /> 7.LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE—JAMES VAN EYLL <br /> Chief James Van Eyll echoed Crosby's sentiments regarding Mr.Anderson/North Shore Marina's <br /> generosity. He thanked Mr. Anderson for giving the fire department$500 at the end of December. <br /> Page 2 of 15 <br />