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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING CO)–) MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2002 • ROLL The Council met on the above - mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Barbara Peterson, Council Members Bob Sansevere, Jay Nygard, Jim White, and Jim Murphy. Representing staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, Planning Director Mike Gaffron, Zoning Administrator Wendy Bottenberg, City Attorney Tom Barrett, City Engineer Glenn Cook, Public Services Director Greg Gappa, and Recorder Alissa Winternheimer. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve /Amend Items 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 were added to the Consent Agenda. Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the consent agenda as amended. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • PUBLIC HEARING 2. 2003 Levy Adoption Hearing— Adoption of 2003 Budget and Tax Levy A. Adopt Final 2002 Levy Collectible in 2003 — Resolution No. 4902 B. Adopt 2003 General Fund Budget — Resolution No. 4903 C. Adopt the 2003 Special Revenue Funds Budgets — Resolution No. 4904 Moorse stated that the hearing was the final hearing prior to the adoption of the 2003 budget and tax levy. The proposed budget reflected an effort to limit expenditures in order to comply with a state - imposed levy limit, as well as to deal with other limited revenues, while maintaining current service levels and providing funding for upcoming fire equipmo ,it and facility needs. The 2003 General Fund budget expenditures increased by 2.28% over the 2002 budget. The small increase was made possible by significant expenditure reductions, including the elimination of two staff positions. The total levy increased by 5.88% over the 2002 Levy. The increase was necessary to fund the General Fund budget and to provide funding for upcoming fire equipment and facility needs. Mayor Peterson opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. is