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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, January 9, 2006 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. • <br />13. Extend Sergeant Assignment and Pay Increase <br />Murphy inquired whether this should be made a permanent appointment. <br />Moorse recommended the assignment remain temporary to avoid the need to create an additional sergeant <br />position. <br />Murphy moved, White seconded, to approve extending the temporary working out of class <br />assignment for Chris Fischer as a Sergeant for one year. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />Murphy moved, White seconded, to approve a pay rate increase to the level of top Sergeant (which <br />is currently $31.58, pending settlement of the 2006 Sergeant contract), and provide Sergeant <br />benefits to Chris Fischer. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />14. Approve Contract for Legal Services <br />White noted the City has changed legal counsel and welcomed Matt Brokl as the new city attorney. <br />White inquired whether this representation is official without being published. <br />Brokl stated normally ordinances are not enforceable and valid until published, but that the City's actions <br />on other matters become official at the time the motion is approved. • <br />White moved, Murphy seconded, to approve the agreement for legal services between the City of <br />Orono and Campbell Knutson, P.A. <br />Murphy noted the City's previous attorney, Tom Barrett, served the City of Orono for 20 years and that <br />the Council appreciates the work he has done for the City over the years. <br />Mayor Peterson concurred with Murphy's comments. <br />VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT <br />City Attorney Brokl reported he has met with Staff and that they have identified some specific items to <br />discuss with the Council in the near future. <br />*15. LICENSES <br />There were no licenses. <br />*16. BILLS <br />White moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds account. <br />VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. • <br />PAGE 4 of 5 <br />