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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />November 13, 2023 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 6 of 6 <br /> <br />Long Lake and move forward with its own Fire Department. He said he thinks that’s the right decision. It <br />would have been wonderful if something could have been worked out but without having a controlling <br />interest, Long Lake wasn’t interested in anything that was being proposed, he said. He can’t comment on <br />mediation but this Council is dedicated to making sure our citizens are well-protected and served. He said <br />he served on the Long Lake Fire Department for 10 years and having this divide is no joy for him. He <br />would still like to come to an agreement with Long Lake, but it takes two parities to do that. He said it <br />was concerning to him that the Long Lake Fire Chief has not come to talk to the Orono Council when the <br />City pays 85 percent of his salary. He said Orono has a great staff, noting the work of Edwards and Olson. <br /> <br />Walsh said he concurs with comments on the Fire Department. He said last week was signing day and <br />five Orono student athletes were recognized for signing with their respective colleges, including his <br />daughter. At Coffee with the Mayor the previous week there were about 10 people and he had already <br />received a complimentary letter from one of the attendees. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving <br />and ended his comments with three Thanksgiving quotes. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Walsh moved, Crosby and Johnson seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4 <br />Nays 0. <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br /> <br />_____________________________________ _______________________________________ <br />Christine Lusian, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor <br />Orono City Council | Monday, November 27, 2023 | Page 8 of 79