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• MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 FINANCING ALTERNATIVES SEWER INSTALLATION Councilmember Goetten stated that she was pleased that the City was looking at other alternatives. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to direct staff to further refine a policy for financing sewer installations in established areas in the community. Motion, Ayes =S, Nays =O, Motion passed.. BUDGET MEETING - SEPTEMBER • The meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 1988. There were not objections to meeting at that time. It was moved by Councilmember. Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to establish a special Council meeting for presentation of the budget for review on Tuesday, September 20, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. Motion, Ayes =S, Nays =O, Motion passed. ADMINISTRATION /PERSONNEL POLICY AMENDMENT Acting City Administrator Gerhardson explained that this was an amendment to the existing. Administrative and Personnel Policy'• in regard to sexual harrassment. Mayor Grabek stated that that was a serious issue and any amount of strength that could be given to those policies, the better. Gerhardson stated that • Department Heads had attended a seminar pertaining to this issue and that the other City employees would also attend a seminar. Councilmember Goetten asked if qualifying factors came from the State. Gerhardson explained that the City Administrator had worked with the League and made arrangements with consultants that had been working through the League with several other cities and that is how the project progressed. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt amended section 213, Prohibited Practices, as an amendment to its Administrative and Personnel Policy. Motion, Ayes =S, Nays =O, Motion passed. CRYSTAL BAY SEWER HOOKUP STATUS* It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to accept the information regarding the sewer hook -up status in the Crystal Bay area. Motion, Ayes =5, Nays =O, Motion passed. AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES* Councilmember Peterson inquired, as to what would. happen if the City Administrator or Finance Director had chosen a depository that later is rejected by the Council. City Attorney Barrett asked what would happen especially in light of investing in a 6 month certificate of deposit. Acting City Administrator Gerhardson suggested that this matter be tabled until those • questions could be answered. Councilmember Peterson inquired whether this measure would actually allow the Finance Director to obtain a better interest rate because he could act immediately? Gerhardson replied that it would allow more flexibility. Mayor D