Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Wednesday,March 18,2020 <br /> 3:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Crosby asked young people to keep in mind that although they might not be at a high risk,they don't <br /> want to pick the virus up and transfer it to Grandma and Grandpa.He asked young people to stay at home, <br /> hang out with siblings, etc.,even though it will be difficult. <br /> Johnson asked what would cause the City to go to Level 4. <br /> Rief indicated part of the challenge is that there are not enough testing kits available,which changes the <br /> data available. He said the City would take some guidance from County and Public Health before that <br /> determination would be made. <br /> Johnson noted the key difference is the City Hall is closed,resulting in phone lines being closed. <br /> Rief clarified it would be minimum staffing at Level 4.Essential personnel would be at City Hall;the <br /> majority of Staff would be away from City Hall. They are working on how to conduct inspections via <br /> video as far as the Building Inspections component. <br /> Johnson stated he is in favor of as many people as possible working from home,but if someone calls the <br /> City, someone should answer as long as is reasonably possible. He suggested there being a hybrid <br /> between the two levels as far as people working from home. <br /> Rief said part of the analysis got tied into the staffing and resources that each of the departments are <br /> reviewing, such as reimbursement for cell phone usage. The pandemic guide starts with Preparation, <br /> Intermediate to Full Response, and Full Response. Staff went basically without Preparation and jumped to <br /> near Full Response and are backtracking to meet those accommodations.They are also challenged a bit <br /> technology-wise. If they need to do video conferencing,there's some supply line issues in addition to <br /> their IT guy being out of the country and trying to come back. The goal is to answer phones.Police staff <br /> will be at the City because of the information they handle. If the Governor shuts them down and they have <br /> to figure that component out,phones could be transferred to the Police Department in the interim. <br /> Johnson said that is what he hopes to avoid, and he wants calls to the City to go to the City Department <br /> and emergency calls to go to the Police Department. <br /> Rief stated that is what they are working on for the Level 4 and 5 Employee Staffing plan,understanding <br /> the resources and ability to get someone to work from home. The focus now will be asking what every <br /> department needs,get those items ordered and to City Hall,and then start transitioning.His goal is to get <br /> to Level 4 and get Staff from having to come to work. <br /> Johnson clarified that the City office building would be closed,not City Hall. <br /> Printup asked if the City phones had rollover capabilities. <br /> Rief stated that is part of the challenge with the technician being gone. They are working on forwarding <br /> numbers that are able to be forwarded. <br /> Printup asked whether the technician,when he returns,will be asked to stay home for 2 weeks. <br /> Rief stated that may be the case,or they will have to keep an extra distance from him;but regardless,they <br /> would have him to help walk through the process. <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br />