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• MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,October 8,2012 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br /> 13. POLICE DEPARTMENT SECURITY UPGRADES <br /> Police Chief Farniok reported the Police Department has been sending out periodic updates for the crime <br /> alerts but that they are hesitant to send out too many of them which might result in the residents ignoring <br /> them. Information is sent out if there is a credible threat and they are able to identify a specific vehicle or <br /> individual. Farniok indicated they will continue to utilize the listserv for the crime alerts. <br /> Farniok stated given the recent vandalism incidents,he has compiled some information on security <br /> upgrades for the building and parking areas. At the Council work session on September 24, security <br /> upgrades were discussed and direction was given to obtain information on fencing,lighting and upgrades <br /> to security cameras. <br /> Farniok indicated he has received some quotes and options for fencing, lighting and security camera <br /> upgrades. Several lighting options were looked at and they include a different light pole design and the <br /> type of bulb used. <br /> Before the City Council tonight are two quotes and options for fencing,lighting and security camera <br /> upgrades. The three options available for fencing include black vinyl,ornamental,or a combination of <br /> both. The quote also includes two gates,one motorized 22-foot sliding gate for vehicles and a 5-foot <br /> pedestrian access gate. <br /> Farniok stated one issue to consider before installing the new upgrades is whether the parking lot will be <br /> expanded at some point in the future. Farniok stated they have designed the fence so that if the parking <br /> lot is expanded, a section of the fence would be able to be taken out. If the vinyl chain link fence is <br /> chosen,that material could be reused. Farniok noted they would like to avoid spending a lot of money <br /> trenching in the electrical for street lights and low voltage for the camera system if the parking lot is <br /> going to be expanded at some point and requested the City Council provide some direction on how to <br /> proceed with those items. <br /> Rahn asked if the fence would be a big enough deterrent without the other items. <br /> Farniok stated that is one of the options,but noted that the salvage yard has had a number of break-ins <br /> with just a fence. Farniok stated the better solution would be to have some motion sensors installed. <br /> Farniok indicated he is not in favor of the razor wire and that he would recommend that they install some <br /> sort of motion activated beam with the chain link fence. <br /> Rahn stated he is in agreement with the motion sensor and the chain link fence. Rahn stated he would <br /> rather put money into motion sensors than the actual fence. <br /> Printup indicated he is also leaning towards the chain link. <br /> Farniok stated one of the quotes also includes lighting and trenching as well as an infrared camera. <br /> Bremer indicated her preference would be to go with the first option. Bremer noted the City will be <br /> , obtaining competitive bids and that these are basically design ideas. <br /> Rahn commented the 10-foot setback would also be nice for snow storage. <br /> Page 17 of 21 <br /> I <br />