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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9,1998 • ( * #8) BID AWARD - 1998 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to accept the bids as presented for the calendar year 1998. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #9) PLANNING COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS Jabbour confirmed that Commissioners Smith and Hawn desire to continue serving on the Planning Commission. Flint moved, Goetten seconded, to reappoint Sandy Smith and Liz Hawn to additional 3- year terms on the Planning Commission expiring March 31, 2001. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #10) APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARK COMMISSION CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS Jabbour said the purpose of rotating chairs of these commissions is to allow the commissioners to gain experience. The Council members agreed that rotating chairs was a good idea. Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to appoint Sandy Smith as Chair of the Planning is Commission, and to appoint Andrew McDermott as Chair of the Park Commission. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to appoint Liz Hawn as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission and James White as Vice Chair of the Park Commission. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #11) APPOINTMENT OF PARK COMMISSION MEMBER Jabbour indicated that the Council believes the opening on the Park Commission should be opened to the residents to allow for community changes that have occurred since the last appointment. The Council decided that the applicants, who are currently on file for the position, will be informed that no resubmittal of application is necessary if renewed interest in the opening is expressed. Susan Wilson asked that the opening be filled as soon as possible. Goetten felt it was necessary to see who is interested in serving on the Park Commission. Flint suggested that Wilson encourage residents to apply if they are interested. Peterson inquired of the time frame for the appointment. It was determined that the • process would require about 6 weeks time. 9