Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 8/8/1988

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DULY 25, 198c trunk line. If the project is to proceed, from where would the funding come? The possibilities of general revenue, sewer revenue bond or some kind of assessment or future trunk charge were all discussed. Should the City decide to proceed with the project, these options would need to be explored. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that this was the first time that the City has had an opportunity to look at this matter. If they do decide to proceed, construction would not be until next year. This project would then go into the capital budget for next year. Councilmember Callahan commented that should the MWCC's sewer project not go through, or gets delayed then more serious consideration would have to be given to upgrading Lift Station #10. If the other Lift Station is not constructed, the gravity trunk line option would be eliminated. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to accep` the feasibility study of Lift Station #10. Motion, Ayes=4, Nays=0, Motion passed. MAYOR'S REPORT: COUNCIL CANDIDATE APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION #2478 Mr. John Hollarder and Jim Dillman withdrew his name as a candidate. Mayor Grabek listed the individuals still in the running and complimented them on their outstanding qualifications. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan to nominate Charles Kelley due to his experience resulting from his position as Chairman of the Planning Commission. Coucilmember Goetten seconded the Motion and added that she concurred with everything Counci lmembrr Callahan had stated. It is her opinion that because there is a lot of planning for the future of Orono, that it is important to have someone with Charles Kelley's background on the Council. Motion, Ayes=2, Nays=2. Councilmember Peterson stated that she does appreciate what Charles Kelley has done for the Planning Commission.. However, she would like to see another candidate fill the vacancy. She stated that it was difficult to select one candidate out of so many qualified persons. It was moved by Councilmember Peterson to nominate Alan Nettles to fill the vacant Council seat. Mayor Grabek seconded the Motion. Motion, Ayes=2, Nays=2. Mayoi Grabek asked for any other nominations from the Council. There were none. Mayor Grabek stated that he would then excercise his prerogative to appoint a councilmember. He will notify the City in writing that Mr. Alan Nettles will fill the vacant seat. Councilmember Goetten expressed her displeasure with the Mayor making his decision to appoint without allowing adequate time to examine the possibility of another nomination. Councilmember Callahan stated that the Mayer was entitled to make an appointment and did not think that his choice to appoint Mr. Nettles was in any way precipitous. He stated that in his opinion, Mr. Nettles is very qualified for the position and did not see any reason to delay the appointment. Mayor Grabek offered to withdraw his appointment in 7