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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 22, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 19 McGrann stated if it goes to 120 days, the City will likely hear more questions from the neighbors, which is why the 60 days was selected. McGrann stated he would prefer to go longer hours with the shorter time period. Anderson stated when the fill becomes available, they will move the fill. Anderson noted the contractor for Watertown Road approached him about fill, but because the project was not yet approved, he was not able to accept it. McGrann stated he would rather have expanded hours than an extended time period. Walsh noted at the Planning Commission meeting the applicant did not express any concern with the 60- day time frame. Anderson indicated that was the first time he heard about that. Anderson asked if they could make the hours consistent during the week and on the weekends and have it from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., which is what is allowed in the ordinance. Curtis stated at this point it is up to the City Council to decide what they feel is appropriate. David Martini, Consulting City Engineer, stated in his view the 60 days seems more than adequate to move 3,000 cubic yards. Martini stated the issue is that the timing is more related to obtaining the fill when it is available from a single source. Martini stated the reality of when this can be done is related to when and where the material is available. Martini stated if the material is available, 60 days should be enough time to move the material, but that what could happen is that 100 yards of material might become available from one place, it is moved to the site, but then it might be another 20 days before they are able to get more material. Levang stated the City is trying to avoid the starting and stopping of the hauling, but that she is hearing that is not possible at this point. Anderson stated he is not sure when he can start, and once that is determined, he can start picking up the phone and finding fill. Walsh stated he would rather have expanded hours than an expanded time frame. Printup stated he is okay with the expanded hours. Printup questioned what the City should do to avoid the stopping and starting of the hauling. Walsh stated everyone will need to move as quickly as they can and that the City Council can include the language suggested by City Attorney Mattick. McMillan asked if he has any identified sources for the fill at this time. Anderson stated he does not at this time outside of Watertown Road, which may no longer be available. Levang suggested changing Point No. 4 to read, hauling will be allowed between the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but equipment will be allowed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.