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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 14, 2003 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( *14. Police Department Web Site Design Implementation Donation, Continued) Grande thanked the Chief for her comments and complimented the OPD on its fabulous service to the community. She walked the City Council through a power point presentation of the new website, noting the main sections. The primary categories on the home page include; about us, services supplied by the department, crime prevention, youth, regulations, forms and permits, community resources, and FAQ's. She pointed out that each of the headings will link the user to other resources, such as the Teen Driving Contract, and a search function will be available in the coming weeks. Grande again commended the department for its dedication and indicated that their goal will be to continue to keep the website current and fresh. Mayor Peterson stated that she had visited the site and had found it to be a useful tool containing much practical information. Sansevere concurred, stating that the website seemed very user friendly. Murphy questioned whether the site would be interactive and provide a link for youth to contact the OPD. Grande and Chief Good stated that the site allows for PDF downloads and does offer email capability. Since communication is an ongoing goal, the site can ensure anonymity for those who need it and in the future provide answers to even more questions. *16. Appoint Volunteer Services Coordinator for Police Department Through Grande's volunteerism, Chief Good pointed out how rewarding it was to the officers to be involved in the website development process and feel appreciated by the community. In an effort to draw in more people like Grande to volunteer with the department, Chief Good indicated that the OPD asked Grande to remain on as volunteer coordinator. Grande thanked the OPD, acknowledging that she too would have missed the involvement she had with the department. She was pleased to continue ongoing communication with the OPD and felt she could provide a meaningful bridge between the community and the police department. Mayor Peterson suggested an article be put together for the next newsletter encouraging residents to visit the website and introducing the new volunteer coordinator Stephanie Grande to the community. • Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to appoint Stephanie Grande as the Orono Police Department Volunteer Program Coordinator. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. • PAGE 2 OF 21