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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 13, 1998 • ( * #14) APPROVAL OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MARK THOMTON Peterson moved, Kelley seconded, to approve a leave of absence for Officer Mark Thornton through May 25, 1998. ( * #15) APPOINTMENT OF FULL -TIME COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Peterson moved, Kelley seconded, to appoint Jeffrey Johnson as a full -time Community Service Officer with an hourly rate of $10.38, with benefits, effective April 1, 1998. ( * #16) APPOINTMENT OF PART -TIME COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Peterson moved, Kelley seconded, to appoint Patrick Foley as a part-time Community Service Officer with an hourly rate of $8.28, with no benefits and exclusion from PERA membership based on the $5100.00 maximum earning stipulation, effective March 30, 1998. ( #17) APPROVAL OF VOICE/DATA COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT Moorse explained this request was to hire a consultant for voice /data communications. The consultant would do a needs assessment and possibly an RFP. • Kelley suggested a phone log on each phone could be used to verify communication. Jabbour added that the phone could be tied to the computer system. Goetten asked if there would be direct dial numbers. Moorse responded that they would be available. Jabbour questioned the need for a consultant. Peterson moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the telecommunications proposal from Elert and Associates, at a cost not to exceed the total amount indicated in the proposal, and to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign an agreement which reflects the proposal. Ayes 5, nays 0. ( #18) APPROVAL OF VOICE MAIL SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION Moorse explained that the implementation of voice mail at this time would be a temporary solution. The process of installing a new voice communication system will take approximately 5 months. A number of staff members would find voice mail beneficial during the interim. 0 14