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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 28,1997 (*#24) RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PROGRAM FOR DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER - RESOLUTION NO. 3894 Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3894 amending the program for deferment of special assessment for persons 65 years of age or older and approve the updating of the deferral application. Ayes 5, nays 0. (#25) 1997 FIRST QUARTER REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT Kelley questioned the fire protection amount of $14,500 over budget for the first three months. Moorse thought the amount had been paid earlier than in previous years. Kelley also questioned the Planning and Zoning amounts. Moorse commented that severance pay was paid to Jeanne Mabusth in addition to having two staff people for that period. Jabbour suggested the Zoning Department may need additional staff help. Moorse commented that discussions have taken place. An intern may not be the best solution as there is too much training involved. The Planning/Zoning Department has been inundated with Planning applications as well as many counter questions. The Spring Hill project has also been very' time- consuming. Jabbour thought Jeanne Mabusth may be able to help out. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT (#26) HARBOR LIMITS ORDINANCE Radio noted there are two issues which need consideration: 1. Banning the use of chemicals near the lakeshore; and 2. Regulation of docks, noting specifics. Jabbour suggested staff try to adopt the existing LMCD ordinance. Kelley stated the City wants to be sure that no tour boats are allowed to dock at Orono ’s marinas causing further parking problems. Jabbour asked about the current marina licensing. Gaffron responded that two marinas are behind in their conditional use pemiit requirements. He has applications from all of the marinas and will be working with them.