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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,March 9,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Barnhart answered that it was the 1.3 also. <br /> Councilmembers discussed a potential scenario where a gathering of people would need a permit to use <br /> smaller bottle rockets with a licensed operator as opposed to the bigger ones where they would not need a <br /> permit. <br /> Barnhart said the Fire Chief would check to see if the resident had the proper licensing and accreditation <br /> for the 1.4 size. If the resident didn't,the Fire Chief would deny that portion of the permit. <br /> Crosby commented that if someone was doing that,they would be out of Code,anyway. <br /> Barnhart said if a resident was licensed,accredited and can launch all fireworks, including the 1.4,the <br /> Fire Chief would still review the application and could issue a Special Events Permit. The City is being <br /> cautious,understanding changes can be made if needed. He noted licensed operators may use both the 1.3 <br /> and 1.4 fireworks. <br /> Walsh stated it is a fire issue if anyone is launching fireworks of all types, so it would be better to know <br /> than not know. <br /> Barnhart said the City is making sure its Ordinance matches the Fire Code's definition of fireworks, <br /> because that triggers the Special Events Permit. <br /> Johnson asked whether Mr.Erickson's concern is that some I AG fireworks are legal and don't require a <br /> permit but the language is requiring them to apply for a permit. <br /> Barnhart stated he was correct. <br /> Walsh and Barnhart discussed that would be the case even on a small scale. Barnhart noted it would be <br /> reviewed by the Fire Chief and he would advise the City accordingly. <br /> Councilmembers noted if the fireworks were legal,technically a resident would not need a permit. <br /> Johnson asked if it is a legal firework,the citizen should not have to contact the City,and if Mr. <br /> Erickson's concern is that a resident has to contact the City if they have legal fireworks. <br /> Barnhart stated that is what he believes Mr. Erickson thinks.The Fire Chief told him some smaller items <br /> that people believe are fireworks are not actually defined as fireworks, according to the Fire Code. <br /> Crosby suggested matching the Fire Code language rather than picking apart definitions. <br /> Johnson suggested a compromise would be to insert a paragraph to exclude legal fireworks. <br /> Councilmembers and Barnhart discussed what language could be used and whether they could add some <br /> language referring to State Code, such as"excluding any legally defined fireworks per State Code." <br /> Barnhart said he would like to come back with a definition from the City Attorney's office because the <br /> State Fire Code identifies what a firework is,and if the City is going to depart from that, it needs to be <br /> looked at very carefully. <br /> Page 4 of 18 <br />