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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 8, 1997 ( #17 - Burning Permit Regulations - Continued) • Jabbour noted there were several ways these issues could be addressed. Gappa noted that it is the City's intention to provide a site for disposal as well. Kelley asked for several additions. He would like to see an adult (property owner supervision) be required to be in attendance for any small and large brush fires and fires be extinguished before leaving the site. Kelley said no commercial or imported material burning should be allowed for small and large brush fires; materials burned should come from subject property. He also feels there should be a time limit, noting no burning should occur during the night time hours. He supported the length of the permits as noted in the information. Jabbour suggested the burning permits be for a 90 day period. Gappa said the time limitation is to maintain control. Goetten asked what occurs if a fire cannot happen due to conditions such as high wind. Gappa said the permits allow for an extension. Jabbour said a fine and inability to obtain another permit penalty needs to be attached for violations. Peterson suggested the burning permits be for a 45 day period. Engleman asked if water has to be provided if the burning occurs during the winter. Goetten said that should be left to the discretion of the fire department. Engleman felt fires should be attended. Bob Gehrman agreed with Gappa regarding the concept of chipping wood where feasible but believes there is a place for limited large brush fires. He would like to see the issue addressed about availability of water. He thought if there was substantial snowcover, no water would be necessary. Jabbour asked Gappa to review the issue of snowcover in regard to brush fires. Gappa suggested a water hose be available if necessary at the building site. Kelley said a fire extinguisher could be available too. Gappa referenced the list of conditions. He asked if burning regulations should be an ordinance or policy. Gappa noted that an ordinance revision should not require a public hearing. Flint supported a new ordinance with inclusion of comments made by Kelley regarding safety. Flint noted that fires during the winter months may have to be done at night due to the limited daylight hours. Goetten supported the regulations. She noted the need to eliminate the first bullet noted on the top of the second page of the permit (not to burn brush or other prohibited materials), which would no longer apply. 0 22