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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1989 MAYOR'S REPORT: • LIEUTENANT POSITION APPOINTMENT Mayor Grabek addressed the concerns expressed at the previous meeting regarding this appointment. In his opinion, it was Chief Rilbo's managerial responsibility to determine how the Police Department will function best. After investigation, Mayor Grabek felt that the selection process was logical and thorough and would provide a good means for Chief Rilbo to pick a qualified lieutenant. In addition, Mayor Grabek believed that the appointment of a third lieutenant would help with the lines of communication, which may alleviate some of the low morale. Mayor Grabek's recommendation was that the City Administrator initiate a memo and personally address with each department head the policies and procedures established to address grievances and appeals for non - managerial situations. It was Mayor Grabek's further recommendation to appoint the second of three lieutenant positions and to fill the third lieutenant position as quickly as possible. He further recommended that monitoring of the Police Department's policies, procedures, management, and police officers' performance be emphasized by the City Administrator, Mayor and Council within normal managerial chain of command. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember • Nettles, to appoint Mark Moran to the position of Lieutenant at the third step for Level 10 and to move as quickly as possible to appoint a third lieutenant. Councilmember Goetten stated that she still expected to have answers to questions she previously raised and suggested that a specific time frame be established for receiving information from the ongoing monitoring. Mayor Grabek indicated that he would like to re- evaluate the situation on a quarterly basis. Councilmember Goetten stated for the record that she was in favor of the appointment and her questions did not pertain to that individual. Motion, Ayes =4, Nays =O, Motion passed. MWCC APPOINTMENT Mayor Grabek asked the Council for their opinion as to whether an individual letter or a letter from the Council as a whole should be sent to support JoEllen Hurr for reappointment. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to direct staff to submit a letter of support for JoEllen Hurr, on behalf of the City, for reappointment to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Ayes =4, Nays =O, Motion passed. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: GEORGE NORLING - REQUEST /LORD FLETCHERS • Acting City Administrator Gerhardson stated that the City has investigated this situation and has received an opinion from 9