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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,2000 <br />(#Police Chief Selection Process, Continued) <br />to participate in the formal interview process but would like to meet the candidates prior to a <br />selection decision being made. Brull recommended a reception be held following the interview <br />process to provide an opportunity for the contract city mayors, conununity leaders, and the <br />Orono department heads to meet the candidates. Brull indicated they will also be speaking with <br />each member of the police department prior to a police chief being selected. <br />Moorse commented a profile of each applicant to be interviewed will be developed, and <br />suggested a work session be held in which this matter can be discussed prior to the interviews <br />occurring. <br />Kelley recommended all letters of reference be verified. <br />Brull stated all references will be checked, as well as secondary references being provided. <br />The City Council expressed concerns that this process be completed prior to the beginiung of <br />the new year. <br />The City Council directed City Staff to schedule interview sessions for Tuesday, November 14, <br />2000,9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Thursday, November 16,2000,7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. <br />Brull indicated he will invite the other mayors to meet the candidates during a lunch break <br />following the interview process. <br />(#10) SCHEDULING OF COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS <br />The City Council directed City Staff to schedule a work session for Thursday, <br />October 26,2000, at 7:30 a.m., and October 12 at 7:30 am. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Peterson noted that the City Administrator, Council Member Kelley and herself have met with <br />the Fire Department regarding the new fire station. Peterson stated three families have been <br />notified of the possibility that their properties may be taken. Peterson noted they will be meeting <br />again in a couple of weeks to discuss the conclusions of David Kroos regarding other options <br />that have been explored. <br />Mayor Jabbour commented in his view the financial implications of a new fire station have not <br />been fully considered. <br />Kelley stated there will not be a decision on the new fire station until early next year, with <br />construction to begin next summer. <br />Kelley commented in his view the City of Orono should look at restricting the use of phosphorus <br />in fertilizers or promoting that phosphorus-free fertilizer be utilized whenever possible. Kelley <br />PAGE 15