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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY S, 1996 • MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Mayor Callahan reported that the recent Mayors' Breakfast was well attended. Callahan noted that the Highway 12 project manager was reassigned to another position. Jabbour informed the Council that he was initiating work with the legislature on mandatory licensing for watercraft operators noting that there is no vehicle by which a driver can be removed from driving a boat. Goetten suggested mandatory education. Mayor Callahan asked Council members to give any suggestions- for change to the language of the MUSA amendment application to Gaffron immediately. All Council members agreed that it was imperative to turn the application in as soon as possible. Gaffron informed the Council that a public hearing for the MUSA amendment was going to be held next Tuesday at the Planning Commission meeting. The Council will need to formally adopt the amendment at a later date. Jabbour commented that with the low interest rates, it was prudent to go forward with the MUSA amendment and related sewer projects. He was concerned with any duplication of costs if delays were made, citing the example of a proposed holding tank for the ice arena. Jabbour asked if a letter had been received from the hockey association • in this regard. Ciaffron said no letter had been received, but he had been advised by the association to go ahead with sending the application in without it. Gaffron said he had suggested that a joint letter be written from the Orono Hockey Association and the School regarding the ice arena plan and the MUSA amendment. Jabbour noted that several legislators have voiced their approval of the ice arena. Hun asked that the issue be discussed with Mary Hill Smith. Callahan said the application would be submitted immediately but a discussion would be set up with Mary Hill Smith. Callahan asked Gaffron to send the application in immediately and extended his appreciation for a job well done. ENGINEER REPORT ( #9) PAY REQUEST #6 BROWN ROAD/WATERTOWN ROAD Kelley moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve payment of Request #6 for the Brown Road/Watertown Road Improvement Project to Buffalo Bituminous in the amount of $49,209.69. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Cook reported that this payment was for regular scheduled work but a change order is could be expected at the next Council meeting.