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• ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 PUBLIC COMMENTS Jerry Kemp, 2800 Farview Lane, inquired of the City Council whether the City has a contingency plan in place to handle the possible problems that may occur with the Y2K problem. Kemp stated he works for Cargill and that they have been working on this problem for many years, noting that they are proposing to have excess staff on duty in the event that problems arise. Kemp commented that the City should employ extra staff people in the event that problems arise, for example, with street lights, power outages, and emergency services. Mayor Jabbour stated that he is not able to provide a thorough answer to this issue tonight, noting that the City has appointed the City Clerk to be in charge of this situation. Jabbour commented that it is his understanding that some Public Works employees will be on duty the night of December 31, 1999, to handle any problems that may arise. Gappa stated that extra Public Works employees as well as extra police staff will be on duty the night of December 31, 1999, and that a review of all equipment has demonstrated that it is in compliance and should function normally. Gappa stated that portable are available to power sewer lift stations and the water plants to handle any possible power outages that may occur and extra staff will be on duty to answer phones in the event of an emergency. The City offices are equipped with an emergency power generator. • Mayor Jabbour stated that the City has recently installed a new phone system which hopefully will accommodate the switch from the year 1999 to the year 2000. • Kemp suggested that ambulance services be reviewed as well as a contingency plan be in place to handle any possible problems that occur. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( 0) #2492 RICK AND GAIL LUZAICH, 2490 OLD BEACH ROAD - VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Tom Barrett, City Attorney, stated that he is still working with the Applicant's attorney on arriving at an agreement regarding the City's future access onto this property. Barrett stated that the Applicant's attorney has indicated he will not be present at tonight's meeting, noting that the time period for this application does extend to the next City Council meeting. Barrett stated he would like to discuss this issue further in executive session. Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to table Application #2492, 2490 Old Beach Road, to the October 11, 1999 City Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 4