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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 26,2012 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (9. 2013 FEE SCHEDULE, Continued) <br /> Loftus stated the first step in the process is that Staff and the resident will attempt to work through the <br /> disagreement. If no agreement is reached,the next step is to appeal the decision in writing to the CiTy <br /> Council. Loftus noted the agenda is reserved for City business and that the residents are told that if they <br /> want a formal response from the Staff and the Council,they should submit something in writing to the <br /> City outlining their issues. Loftus indicated that helps keep the process orderly and helps the Council in <br /> making informed decisions. <br /> Rahn stated clearly the person who spoke during Public Comments was appealing a Staff decision. Rahn <br /> stated his point is that the Council wants to hear from residents when they feel things are not right and <br /> there should not be a fee. <br /> McMillan stated in her view$100 is too high and that perhaps it should be lowered. McMillan indicated <br /> she would still like to have some kind of process in place and have Staff review it thoroughly before it <br /> comes to the City Council. <br /> Rahn stated in his view there should be no fee and that there needs to be a method in place to hear both <br /> sides. Rahn stated it is likely the City will find more individuals willing to work with Staff rather than <br /> come before the City Council. Rahn stated in his opinion a large number of appeals will not be triggered <br /> by not charging a fee. <br /> Rahn stated as it relates to the building permit fee,the minimum fee is $25. The other fees for plumbing, <br /> mechanical, and electrical aze $50 and that in his view a$50 fee should be the bare minimum. Rahn <br /> stated in his view the City should recoup their costs for sending an inspector out and that he is not sure <br /> why those types of fees are not all the same. <br /> Vee noted the tent and canopy permit and inspection is done by the Fire Chief and not city staff. <br /> McMillan stated that fee is also relatively new. <br /> Rahn recommended those types of fees be the same at$50. Rahn stated he also is not aware of a zoning <br /> certificate of occupancy being issued without a building permit. <br /> Gaffron stated when the use of a building is changed,the City needs to do an inspection or review. <br /> Rahn noted the state building code requires a building permit for a change in use. Rahn stated in his <br /> opinion that situation would never occur. <br /> Gaffron indicated he will check into it. <br /> Rahn stated in his view it could be omitted. If there is a change in use,a planner will visit the site rather <br /> than the building inspector. The state building code also requires a building permit for a change in use <br /> and that it is not likely that situation will ever occur. <br /> As it relates to residential docks, Page 7,Rahn indicated in his view that is also a duplication of the efforts <br /> of the Watershed District and that he does not see the need for the fee. <br /> McMillan stated it was her understanding that the residential dock fee was going to be removed. <br /> _. ... - -------- ---- Page 8 of 12 -------- - ---- - - - ----- - <br />