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NIINi7TES OF THE ' <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCII.MEETING <br /> Monday, September 10,2012 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (l2. CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, Continued) <br /> Douglas Lein, 580 Oxford Road, stated this is a business deal and that Mound is contracting these <br /> services for a reason,which is that they want to cut the fat from their budget as well as looking for <br /> protection for their citizens. Orono needs to look at this from the view of whether this is the best thing for <br /> Orono. Mound did not push for a 10-year contract. If they are not pushing for that specific number, <br /> Orono could sign a five-year contract with a two-year out. If it doesn't look good after three years,Orono <br /> would have the opportunity to opt out,which would allow Orono to control the destiny of the contract. <br /> Lein commented if it turns out to be a bad deal, five years is more doable. If it is a good deal and it works <br /> for Orono, it can be extended. Lein stated a shorter contract would give Orono more control and would <br /> be a better option. <br /> Mattick noted the revenue is guaranteed via the contract and that the City can control the costs through <br /> different methods. There is nothing in the contract that specifies the staffing levels. Mattick stated in <br /> Staffs view it is to the City's benefit to have a 10-year contract. The City is aware that Mound has had <br /> problems and they have looked at the costs associated with providing services to Mound. T'he City <br /> Council can correct any oversights. <br /> Lein asked how the union falls into it with the structure. Lein asked whether the City has obligations with <br /> the union to fulfill a certain amount of staffing. <br /> Mattick indicated they do not. <br /> Lein asked if the City contracts and eliminates positions, whether that will affect anything with the union. <br /> Mattick stated the City retains the right to structure the police department and to determine the <br /> appropriate staffing levels. <br /> Lein stated there were comments made by Council members questioning the organizational chart and that <br /> the organizational chart question was clarified and explained. Lein stated in his view pushing it through <br /> tonight has no benefit other than the fact that the police department needs time to prepare and be <br /> organized by January 1 st. Beyond that,the Council should review it as long as they can to make sure they <br /> are making the most educated decision for the future. <br /> Mattick stated when you talk about merging police services between two communities, it is not a matter <br /> of starting the services the next day and that these things do take some time. <br /> Police Chief Farniok stated they did look at a six month changeover and that January 1 is a rough <br /> transition date. <br /> Lein asked if Mound reyuested a specific changeover date. <br /> Farniok stated January 1 is the contract date and the date when the new positions will be filled. Farniok <br /> stated the o�cers will attempt to become familiar with the new patrol area prior to that time. <br /> Lein reiterated the City should consider a shorter contract period in order to test drive it prior to <br /> committing to it for a long period of time. <br /> Page 20 of 26 <br />