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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 />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> Page 17 of 21 <br /> <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT <br /> <br />13. POLICE DEPARTMENT SECURITY UPGRADES <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Rahn asked if the fence would be a big enough deterrent without the other items. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Printup indicated he is also leaning towards the chain link. <br /> <br />Farniok stated one of the quotes also includes lighting and trenching as well as an infrared camera. <br /> <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 /> <br />Rahn commented the 10-foot setback would also be nice for snow storage. <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 10/22/2012 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 10/08/2012 [Page 17 of 21]