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MINUTES OF THE " ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,January 9, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. 13. Extend Sergeant Assignment and Pay Increase Muiphy inquired whether this should be made a permanent appointment. Moorse recommended the assignment remain temporary to avoid the need to create an additional sergeant position. Murphy moved,White seconded, to approve extending the temporary working out of class assignment for Chris Fischer as a Sergeant for one year. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. Murphy moved,White seconded,to approve a pay rate increase to the level of top Sergeant (which is currently$31.58,pending settlement of the 2006 Sergeant contract), and provide Sergeant benefits to Chris Fischer. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. 14. Approve Contract for Legal Services White noted the City has changed legal counsel and welcoined Matt Brokl as the new city attorney. White inquired whether this representation is official without being published. Brokl stated nonnally ordinances are not enforceable and valid until published,but that the City's actions on other matters become official at the time the motion is approved. White moved,Murphy seconded,to approve the agreement for legal services between the City of Orono and Campbell Knutson,P.A. Murphy noted the City's previous attorney, Tom Ban•ett, served the City of Orono for 20 years and that the Council appreciates the work he has done for the City over the years. Mayor Peterson concurred with Murphy's comments. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Brokl reported he has met with Staff and that they have identified some specific items to discuss with the Council in the near future. *15. LICENSES There were no licenses. *16. BILLS White moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds account. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. PAGE 4 of 5