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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, January 26, 2009 <br />• 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />*14. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 1, STONEBAY CONCRETE REPLACEMENT <br />Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to approve Request for Payment No. 1, for the Stonebay <br />Concrete Replacement Project, Imperial Developers, in the amount of $67,002.55. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br />Nays 0. <br />*15. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO.2 AND FINAL, 2008 SEAL COAT PROJECT <br />Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to approve Request for Payment No. 2 and Final for the 2008 <br />Seal Coat Project, Pearson Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $4,951.40. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />*16. ACCEPT DONATION <br />Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to accept a $2,500.00 donation from a resident for the Police <br />Department. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />17. AMENDMENT TO POLICE SERGEANT LABOR AGREEMENT FOR 2009 <br />Murphy asked whether this was agreed to in binding mediation. <br />• Wells stated the mediator stated if an agreement had not been reached within a reasonable period of time, <br />an arbitration would have been scheduled. <br />0 <br />Murphy stated he would reiterate his previous comments and noted that the City is concerned that its <br />employees have appropriate health care and other benefits, but that given the state of the economy, it will <br />be necessary to be as fiscally prudent as possible. <br />Bremer stated in her view it is important for the City to show their employees that they support them. <br />Bremer noted the City has not increased the size of the staff but have increased their responsibilities. <br />Given the extra work that they are expected to perform and the"fact that they also are experiencing <br />increased costs in their personal lives, it is fair to increase their compensation. Bremer noted the City of <br />Orono is way far behind on their fee schedules as it compares to other cities. <br />Murphy stated the City is experiencing pressure from all directions and reiterated that the City will need <br />to be as fiscally prudent as possible. <br />McMillan noted this item was reviewed by the City approximately six months ago when the economy <br />was in better shape and that she understands the concerns expressed by Council Member Bremer and <br />Council Member Murphy. <br />Franchot recommended the City have a long -range view on where they want to be fiscally and where they <br />want their staff and city departments to be. <br />Wells stated traditionally during the budget process Orono looks at what other cities are doing. <br />PAGE 9 of 11 <br />