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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 26,19% ( #10 Valek Property Park Access Right of Way - Continued) • Jabbour reminded the Valek's that even when the access has been determined or any approval has been made to grant the Valek's the 1/2 acre. all codes still need to be adhered to in order to subdivide the 1/2 acre from the rest of the parcel. Valek said he would prefer the City gain access through the church property. Dallas Jenson, representing church pastor, Dennis Poole, was present. He presented a letter from Fairview Church formally noting their willingness to discuss a possible easement. Jenson said the church had related questions as to who would pay for the survey and other costs involved. Mrs. Valek commented that Staffs request for 20' of their land was land not on their principal lot but an additional lot with a separate sewer stub. She was concerned that an easement would affect the status of that lot. Mr. Valek noted that discussions are moving in the right direction. ( #12) VOLUNTEER COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Moorse outlined the recent and upcoming expiration dates of the terms of several Park and Planning Commissioners. The first step in the process to fill any vacancies is to identify any reappointments and then advertise those needing to be filled. Callahan asked • Moorse to contact the Commissioners affected to determine their continued interest in serving. The Council agreed that the Planning Commission vacancy should be advertised immediately to alleviate the problem of achieving a quorum at their meetings. Jabbour also suggested that the Planning Commission be considered for two meetings a month, esvecially in February. March, and April, to eliminate any undue hardship on applicants. This would also even out the number of zoning applications on the Council's agenda. Callahan noted the importance of a system being in place in order to ensure the City's conformance with the 60-day rule, and asked that Staff check if the format was being properly handled. If extensions are required, it was reported that they need to be in writing. The Citv Attornev agreed to develop a proper form for such extensions. ( #12) SAGA HILL TAX FORFEIT PARCEL UPDATE Moorse reported that the City is meeting with the County staff on February 29 to confirm the City's interest in obtaining the full tax forfeit parcel and to relay the concerns that have been voiced. He noted the receipt of a letter from the Saga Hill Preservation Society requesting a resolution be adopted and taken to that meeting to reconfirm their interest in preserving the area as open space. U