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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIi. MEETING HELD ON MAY 12,1997 0 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Jabbour asked that the scheduled Special Council Meeting for May 21 include discussion of CoRd 6 improvements specific to the Huntington Farm development. He asked that these residents be notified. He asked for a presentation showing the step -by -step process involved and including information from the comprehensive plan, specifically information from the 1970's regarding CoRd 6 and Hwy 12, the McCulley Road area, and the City's position regarding the Hwy I2/CoRd 6 intersection. Kelley reported information from the Fire Commission meeting. The fire department is requesting two additional vehicles. They plan on adding a medical response truck, specifically a Suburban, equipped with medical equipment. The used truck is estimated at $24,000 and $20,000 for the equipment. They will continue to use the current truck. Kelley said the ambulance servicing this area is frequently out of the area on calls. There has also been an increase in the number of calls. The second vehicle requested is a pick -up truck that would accommodate 4 -5" hose. The truck would cost about $30,000. Kelley said the Long Lake Fire Department is advising the City that they project the need for a new fire truck in 2000 -2001. The current cost of such a truck is $250,000. is Kelley noted the population growth is increasing beyond the budgeted amount for such capital equipment. While there is sufficient funds available for current needs, Kelley said the City needs to plan for other proposed needs in the future. He noted that the turn-out gear used by the fire department is in need of replacement at a faster rate than previously found. Kelley said the issue extends beyond this equipment need. He noted the City is currently paying 70% of all costs and is concerned with continuing payment of 70% of required upgrades. He indicated the need in the near future for a new fire station and questioned where it would be located. Kelley noted Willow Drive and North Brown are major north -south roads, and the fire station should be located to conveniently access these roads. Kelley asked the Council to consider these needs and the growth of the community when reviewing the budget. He said the Council should know the service area, the number of homes being built, the number of homes in the service area within Orono, and the allocation formula. The Council all agreed that the Fire Department is doing an excellent job. Jabbour said he was not as concerned with the location of the fire station but with a loss • in the number of volunteer fire fighters. He also suggested a trailer be purchased to accommodate the hose instead of a truck. 19