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i ' M TES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 23, 2006 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. (3. ACCEPT DONATION OF SPEED CONTROL DEVICE, Continued) Sansevere asked Sgt. Farniok what percentage of traffic stops within Orono are alcohol related. Sgt. Farniok stated that it is a fairly small percentage, probably 3 -4 stops Thursdays- Sundays. White moved, Murphy seconded, accepting the donation of the Kustom Pro Laser from the Office of Traffic Safety. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 4. INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW LONG LAKE FIRE CHIEF AND ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF Mayor Peterson introduced the new Long Lake Fire Chief Rick Fredericksen and Assistant Fire Chief Steve Becker to the Council, welcoming them to their positions, and asked them what their focus of concentration will be in the cominir months. Becker stated that they will be focusing on getting the Navarre Fire Station tip and running, and transitioning it from the Excelsior Fire Department. He indicated that they would also be recruiting additional fire fighters. Sansevere stated that he appreciated the job tthat the fire fighters do noting how exciting it must be to be getting two new fire stations off the ground. is Chief Fredericksen stated that it is an exciting time, training these excellent fire fighters and building relationships with the mutual aid con-ununities. Sansevere encouraged the men to come before the City Council if they were in need of anything which might improve their ability to provide service or keep the fire fighters safe. Assistant Chief Becker thanked Sansevere for his support pointing out that many current members are in need of additional mandated training this year which might require them to return before the Council. f Murphy stated that he was excited to have these two well qualified individuals on board and looked forward to reconstituting the relationship between police and fire. Murphy acknowledged that Mayor Gilbert of Long Lake was present for the introduction recognizing the great relationship nurtured by the two communities. He applauded the move to bring back the retirement recognition of volunteer fire fighters, thanked the Chiefs; and wished them luck. PUBLIC HEARING — 7:00 P.M. 5. ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR I PDES PHASE H STORM WATER PERMIT Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. acluiowledging that the affidavit had been presented. • Gappa stated that the status of compliance with Permit conditions indicated that the City is in substantial compliance with the conditions aiid has continued to maintain the programs and policies PAGE 3 of 12