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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 11,1999 (#19) CHRIS FISCHER - APPOINTMENT TO REGULAR FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER POSITION Moorse stated that Chris Fischer was approved to become a temporary, full time police officer to fill in for Mark Thornton who has been on sick leave. As Mark Thornton is no longer employed by the City, Chief Cheswick is requesting Chris Fischer’s status be changed to permanent, full time. Peterson moved, Kelley seconded, to approve appointment of Chris Fischer to a permanent, full time police officer at Step 2, full time pay rate of $15.12 per hour with full benefits, effective January 11,1999. Peterson recommended that Thornton’s service to the City be recognized. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#20) SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS Moorse explained the need for a series of Council work sessions. The consensus of the Council members is to meet every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. starting January 21,1999. (#21) 1999 CONSULTANT ENGINEER RATES Moorse stated these are the 1999 Consultant Engineer Rates for Bonestroo & Associates. The rates for the various levels of staff are increasing in the range of 1.7% to 2.9%. Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the 1999 consultant engineer rate schedule. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#22) 1999/2000 POLICE OFFICER CONTRACT Moorse stated that a settlement has been reached with the police officer union regarding a contract for the years 1999 and 2000. For 1999, the wage increase is 3% and an increase of $16.50 per month insurance contribution. For 2000, the wage increase is 2% at January 1 and 1% at July 1 and a maximum increase of $15.00 per month insurance contribution. Kelley moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the terms of the 1999/2000 police officer contract settlement, and to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign a contract reflecting those terms. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Attorney Barrett requested an executive session to discuss pending litigation. Page 18