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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 29, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. (9. PUBLIC HEARING — ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR NPDES PHASE H STORM WATER PERMIT, Continued) Struve stated the goals of the public hearing are to educate interested citizens, meet a requirement of the permit, and to receive comments from the public on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and to provide Progress on Best Management Practices. NPDES stands for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. There are six minimum control measures, and they include: (1) public education and outreach; (2) public participation and involvement; (3) illicit discharge detection and elimination; (4) construction site storm water runoff control; (5) post - construction storm water management; and (6) pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations. The local and global impacts of storm water discharge include a decline in aquatic biodiversity, habitat loss, increased flooding, aesthetics, human health, and drinking water quality decline. Typical pollutant sources include residents dumping pollutants into waterways or runoff from yards:, 2011 MCM Achievements include public education through articles in the City's spring and fall newsletters, stormwater information on website, grass and leaf disposal program, construction debris collection, and erosion control inspections. There were 126 total inspections conducted in 2011, with two stop work orders being issued and 12 notice of violation orders. Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this item. Mayor McMillan closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. The City Council took no formal action on this item. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Printup thanked the participants in the Memorial Day Service at Union Cemetery. McMillan noted on May 401 she attended a program at the Orono Schools dedicating the new nature center that was approved on April 9th by the City Council. The school will be able to use the outdoor classroom for their summer program. McMillan commented it is a wonderful addition to the school and provides the students with opportunities to explore nature. Franchot commented the new senior living center appears to be a very well done project and will not negatively impact the Luce Line, which was one of the concerns of the City Council. McMillan noted there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 7'h for the facility. Page 6 of 10 C, U •