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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 18 of 21 <br /> <br />(13. POLICE DEPARTMENT SECURITY UPGRADES, Continued) <br /> <br />Farniok concurred they would not want the fence too close to the actual paved area. Farniok stated they <br />also explored the possibility of installing additional cameras to the parking lot area along with upgrading <br />the existing camera in that area. Farniok indicated they could upgrade the existing camera to a digital <br />camera so it increases the ability to zoom in and enhance features. Farniok noted they are not considering <br />solar lights based on the cost. <br /> <br />(Recess taken from 9:00 to 9:03 p.m.) <br /> <br />Farniok stated once a vendor is accepted, the police department will work with the vendor to ensure that <br />the camera is functional 24/7 and will work with the various types of lighting that are experienced in that <br />area throughout the day and night. The majority of the cost consists of wiring for the camera and the <br />lighting. <br /> <br />Bremer stated she personally would like to see a nicer appearing fence. Bremer stated to her <br />understanding fencing professionals recommend going with something other than chain link. Bremer <br />stated she will be relying on Police Chief Farniok’s recommendation on what type of fence he feels would <br />be the best. <br /> <br />Farniok indicated he will be setting up meetings with some of the mini storage facilities in the area to <br />discuss their security measures. <br /> <br />Printup stated he is not opposed to holding a special meeting to discuss this further if the information <br />becomes available prior to the next Council work session. <br /> <br />McMillan commented she would also like to see something that is visually appealing. <br /> <br />The City Council took no formal action on this item. <br /> <br />14. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES <br /> <br />Farniok stated the Orono Police Department has been discussing a building and garage addition/upgrades <br />since 2004. In 2008, quotes for architectural services for an expansion of the police department were <br />received and reviewed by City Staff. The expansion would include additional garage stalls, an addition to <br />the property room, a training/briefing area and remodeling/updating several other areas within the police <br />department. Phillip Johnson, Architect, was recommended by Staff and approved by the City Council on <br />March 24, 2008. <br /> <br />Farniok noted Phillip Johnson has worked well with Staff regarding the plans and designs that were being <br />recommended for the project in 2008 but that the 2008 project was put on hold for economic reasons at <br />the time. Due to the recent acts of vandalism at the Police Department, these plans are being reviewed to <br />help avoid future acts of vandalism, arson and theft from police vehicles and vehicles that are being held <br />for possible forfeiture. To date these acts have cost the City over $100,000 in damages. <br /> <br />Staff would like to recommend Phillip Johnson provide architectural services to the City on the police <br />department building project. Phillip Johnson has performed well on previous projects and provided lower <br />quotes for architectural services on prior projects. Phillip Johnson has submitted a quote for architectural <br />services at 6.5 percent of the project. Staff has met with Phillip Johnson and GDS Design and Build, Inc., <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 10/22/2012 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 10/08/2012 [Page 18 of 21]