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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9.1999 (Mayor/Councll Report. Continued) Sansevere suggested that some buoys be installed in this area to restrict the number of boats somewhat. Mayor Jabbour stated that the LMCD is responsible for regulating this, noting that the City Council Is reviewing this issue due to some safety concerns that have been raised. Sansevere stated that he has been contacted by a local resident expressing concerns regarding Illegal dumping in his neighborhood, noting that this Is the second complaint that has been received. Gappa commented that City Staff did respond to the first complaint and that they will look into this situation. ENGINEER REPORT (#11) REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT • OLD BEACH ROAD CUL-DE-SAC Gappa stated the City has received a letter requesting the installation of a street light at the Old Beach Road cul-de-sac from the residents In that area. Mayor Jabbour inquired whether the City has the right to remove the trees that the property owner has planted In the right-of-way. Gappa stated an agreement does exist which would allow the trees in the right-of-way to be removed. Gappa recommended that a street light be installed In this area, noting that the City in the past has assumed the costs of maintaining the street light and that a decision needs to be made r^arding who would pay for the cost of the Installation. Gappa stated the resident requesting the street light was informed that this item would be on tonight’s agenda. Sansevere moved, Jabbour seconded, to authorize City Staff to proceed forward with the instaliation of a street light at the Old Beach Road cul-de-sac. Kelley commented he would like to see a different type of street light installed in this area with more restrictive lighting. Kelley stated the rational for the street light Is to illuminate the area being used for parking. Kelley commented in his view the costs of installation should be assessed to the property owners. Gappa commented in his opinion this area would benefit by the installation of a street light Flint stated that the City currently does not have a policy specifying street lights should be installed to Illuminate trails, noting that only one resident in the area has requested the street light Gappa stated that the costs for installation are approximately $1500 for foe typical NSP light Moorse stated that a decorative light would cost more. Kelley commented that he would like to see a more restrictive street light installed, noting that foe trails do not need to be illuminated in this area. VOTE: Ayes 2, Nays 3; Kelley, Flint and Peterson Opposed. ^age 12 I I i I