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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 23, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 23 of 41 Gaffron stated he would prefer to bring back a resolution that reflects exactly what the Council’s direction is tonight. Gaffron stated what he currently has written is that road construction hours will be restricted from 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday, and when road construction is done, hours for house construction are restricted from 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Saturday. Cornick stated in his view it would not make much difference. Levang indicated she is in agreement with what Mr. Gaffron stated. Cornick stated he would be in favor of Saturdays after road construction is completed. Cornick stated there was also the issue with the Police Chief advising on the traffic. Cornick asked if there could be a committee consisting of the Chief and a resident from Foxhill to make those decisions. Mattick stated his concern is delegating decisions about public safety to a member of the public who does not have the necessary knowledge and training required. Mattick stated he is not sure if it would make sense to expand it beyond Police Chief Farniok. Cornick stated it seems to be a lot of authority to be placed on one person and that it might be better to get two opinions. McMillan stated if it gets to be a problem, the Police Chief can approach the Council. Walsh stated they could start with that and change it later if it problems a problem. McMillan noted another proposed condition was the addition of speed bumps. McMillan stated once the speed bumps are installed, they will likely not go away and will be permanent. There is also the question of where to place them. Printup stated if the developer is offering it, it can be in the resolution, but that they do not have to be installed unless the City is approached by the homeowners association. Walsh stated he is not sure whether the neighborhood wants them. Levang stated speed bumps do create noise and that the City has had residents in the past saying they do not want them located in front of their house. Levang cautioned the neighborhood to be very careful about requesting them unless they understand the amount of noise they create. Levang stated there is also the issue of whether they should be removed during the winter. Walsh stated if they are requested, they should be provided, but that they should be the non-permanent ones so it does not place an additional burden on the City when it comes time to plow. McMillan stated the Council should just decide whether they should be installed or not. Printup stated currently it is just a condition that is being offered and that the Council can either approve or deny them if they are requested. Gaffron stated he will include language in the resolution regarding the speed bumps.