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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October June 25, 2001 • (Long Lake /Orono Fire Station, Continued) Moorse stated the definition of good cause would be included under Item F on page nine and includes the proposed language proposed by Orono. Flint suggested they go with 24 months as kind of a compromise, with the definition of good cause being included in the agreement. Persian commented in his view 24 months is really not that long of a period of time to resolve any disputes. Murphy stated should the City ever decide to cancel this agreement and have their own fire station, it would take them longer than two years to create a fire department. Sansevere stated he does not have a problem with the language proposed by Long Lake. Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to amend Clause F on Page Nine of the Settlement Agreement to read as follows: 1) For good cause by any city that desires to terminate its participation in the new fire services agreement, provided that such termination is preceded by a minimum of 24 months notice. Nygard stated he has a concern that the 24 months may not be sufficient. Barrett stated either city would need to demonstrate good cause for terminating the agreement, with all is cities reaching a mutual agreement. The City Council tabled any action on this motion. (Recess taken from 10:26 p.m. —10:32 p.m.). Contract for Joint Ownership Section 5.d — Joint Committee Barrett stated in his opinion the cities should avoid creating partnerships and other committees to make final decisions and that the final decisions should be made by the two cities. Barrett stated included in the Fire Protection Agreement there is language regarding a committee which is set up for reviewing the budget. Section 5.d as proposed by Long Lake establishes a joint committee to oversee the operations and maintenance of the Replacement Fire Station. Barrett stated this committee would have ultimate responsibility for these items. Barrett recommended the City Council continue to have final authority on these items. Moorse stated it is his understanding the joint committee that is being addressed in this provision is the joint construction committee, with that same committee continuing to operate after the building is constructed. Moorse stated there would be a joint advisory committee composed of representatives • PAGE 22