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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 9, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 43 (6. LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE CHIEF JAMES VAN EYLL, continued) Overall goals for the Fire Department completed in 2014 included Blue Card Lite training, refinement of the driver training program, creation of a small engine check sheet at both stations, debriefings after most calls, and participation in the Wellness and Fitness program. The Fire Department also completed more small group training, driver training, in-house Blue Card Lite training, CO alarm training with True Readings, and training with CAFS and Foam. The Fire Department’s 2015 goals include LLFD branding, duty clothing, review and revamp SOP. Training goals for 2015 include live burn training, medical training, officer development, driver training, and increased foam/CAFS training. Van Eyll noted upcoming events for 2015 include the pancake breakfast on April 19, the memorial 5k race on July 25, the centennial celebration on September 19, Kids Day on October 25, and the Slow Burn Brigade food drive on December 5. Walsh stated Chief Van Eyll is doing a great job. Walsh noted the Fire Department was approximately $3,000 under budget and that there were 20 percent fewer calls. Walsh stated as the Fire Department goes through the budget process, he would like to see how 20 percent more calls would impact the budget. Van Eyll stated the one wild card that plays into the budget every year is the number of calls. Van Eyll stated some of the things that are scheduled for the end of the year may need to be delayed if the funds are not available. Walsh stated it would be helpful to the Council if there were a couple of different scenarios presented and the impact it would have on the budget. McMillan asked if he has any thoughts on the rumble strips that have been installed on Highway 12. Chief Van Eyll stated the Long Lake Fire Department has not seen significant traffic accidents in their section of the corridor, which was true even before the rumble strips were added. Van Eyll stated the rumble strips appear to be doing what they were designed to do but that the weather has also been less severe this year. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Quinlivan stated he would like to comment on the section of road that Council Member Levang mentioned in regards to the bridge project. Quinlivan indicated he is a contactor and that he does a tremendous amount of work in that area. Quinlivan stated he has found that section of road to be dangerous. Quinlivan stated in his view there needs to be permanent signage erected in that area and not just during the construction period. Quinlivan stated unfortunately construction brings a lot of new drivers into the area and that in his view there should be a stop sign coming up the hill before you turn as well as some signage at the top of the hill. Quinlivan stated the road also does get slippery in inclement weather. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT Item #02 - CC Agenda - 03/23/2015 Approval of Council Minutes 03/09/2015 [Page 9 of 43]