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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, SEPTE^ffiER 8,2003 <br />(3. #03*2919 Kevin & Deborah Thompson, 90 Myrtlewood Road, Continued) <br />constniction of a 996 s.f. detached garage/pool honse/storage building, 23.1* from the <br />side street iot iine where a 50* setback is required; Section 10.28 Subdivision 5(B) to <br />allow the construction of a 20' x 45' (900 s.f.) in-ground swimming pool 15' from the <br />side street lot line where a 50* setback is required; a CUP per Section 10.20 <br />Subdivision 3(Q) for plumbing in an accessoiy building as proposed; but denies a <br />variance to Section 10.03 Subdivision 9(CK2) to allow the new building to be <br />attached to the existing 848 s.f. detached garage. <br />Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Mayor Peterson stated that she and Mr. White attended a groundbreaking ceremony the <br />previous Friday. She thanked the Stonebay Organization for inviting them and beginning <br />a very nice addition to the City ofOrono. They e.xpressed appreciation for the City ’s help <br />in the development process, and Mayor Peterson thanked them for their cooperation with <br />the City. <br />4. Appointment of New Council .Member—Resolution No. 5036 <br />Mayor Peterson stated that Jay Nygard resigned his seat in early June. The City had eight <br />qualified applicants step forward to offer their service to the City. She stated she hoped <br />the individuals would be open to serving the City in other capacities. <br />The Council's selection criteria included decision making ability and independent <br />thinking, commitment to the best interests of the City, commitment to the overall <br />philosophy of the Comprehensive Plan, a team play er, previous involvement in <br />community organizations or City committees that provided positive effort on behalf of the <br />City and its residents. <br />Mayor Peterson moved, and White seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 5036 <br />appointing Lili McMillan to fill the vacancy on the City Council through December <br />31,2004. <br />Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />Wliite stated that each applicant oiTered a skill that impressed the Council and they <br />struggled over the decision. Council had to choose based on the issues facing them at the <br />moment, but it was difficult to pass over some applicants. He reminded applicants that <br />they could run for Council during the ne.xt election. He also stated they could pursue <br />appointments to other City offices to build e.xperience. <br />Sansevere stated that he would ha\ e been comfortable with the appointment of any of the <br />5om <br />I iiMfii'mtf ritfiiiiif