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I <br />ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 9, 1990 <br />APPOINTMENTS PROCESS <br />Bernhardson presented information regarding a potential <br />Advisory Board selection <br />dated June 25, 1990). <br />process (see Mark Bernhardson's memo <br />Mayor Grabek indicated that though he did not completely <br />oppose the information presented, he preferred to continue with <br />the present method of appointing persons to the various <br />commission positions. <br />Councilmember Goetten did not believe that the information <br />presented constituted a rigid process, but rather served as a <br />guideline. She said, "I believe that there were some real <br />problems with the Park Commission appointment process. I would <br />like to see those problems avoided in the future." Goetten <br />stated that she would like to see paragraph #6 include a <br />statement that thank you letters be sent in a timely manner. <br />Mayor Grabek indicated that paragraph #6 should not beUHJdutsu uiiau jjoi.ayi.apu tr w ouvjuxsu iiwu <br />necessary at all. He said. "We should not have to put in writing <br />that the City will send out thank you letters. We do that <br />automatically." <br />Councilmember Callahan indicated that he v;as not entirely <br />opposed to the inforjr?.cron presented, but believed that it should <br />be considered by the full Council. He suggested that paragraph <br />#4 be revised to state that interviews may be held. Callahan <br />stated that very often a candidate is re-applying for his <br />position and that an interview would not be necessary. <br />Mayor Grabek believed that the guidelines still allow for <br />flexibility, which is the way the process is presently. <br />Goetten stated that the purpose of the guidelines is to <br />provide a fair process. <br />It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember <br />Callahan, to table this matter until the July 23rd Council <br />Meeting. Motion, Ay s-3, Nays-0. Motion passed. <br />HIGHWAY 12 CITIZENS TASK FORCE INTERVIEVJS <br />City Administrator Bernhardson reported that 17 applications <br />have been received for the two Citizens Task Force Committee <br />positions. He recommended that a questionnaire be sent to the 17 <br />persons for the purpose of furthef screening and reducing the <br />number of applicants to approximately 5. <br />Councilmember Goetten asked when the Citizens Task Force <br />must be ready to work. <br />Bernhardson stated that there has been no definite date set. <br />- 15 -