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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,January 23,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br /> *8. CITY CLERK APPOINTMENT <br /> Seals moved,Crosby seconded,to appoint Anna Carlson to the position of City Clerk effective <br /> February 6,2017. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> 9. WESTERN COMMUNITIES ACTION NETWORK(WeCAN)REQUEST FOR CDBG <br /> SUPPORT <br /> Loftus stated before the Council tonight is a request from WeCAN for the City of Orono to support their <br /> application for a CDBG grant. WeCAN provides emergency services to the residents in the area. <br /> Walsh stated WeCAN does a fabulous job in the community and that he would like to get more <br /> community leaders involved. <br /> Crosby asked what type of things they fund. <br /> Loftus indicated they provide Meals on Wheels, emergency assistance,and family support. <br /> Walsh stated the assistance is based on financial need and that they offer a variety of services ranging <br /> from financial services to food. <br /> Crosby asked what Orono typically supports them with. <br /> Lotus stated WeCAN is applying for a CDBG grant and that this is merely a letter in show of support <br /> recognizing the services they provide to the community in hopes they are able to obtain the grant. <br /> Seals moved, Crosby seconded,to approve sending a letter of support for the CDBG grant <br /> applicallon being submitted by the Western Communities Action Network. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> 10. AMEND 2017 OFFICIAL CALENDAR <br /> Loftus stated Staff became aware that there may not be a quorum at the March 27 Council meeting due to <br /> spring break and vacations. Loftus stated Staff is looking for direction from the Council on whether the <br /> meeting date should be changed and whether a date for a work session should be set to interview <br /> candidates for the vacant City Council seat. <br /> Seals indicated she would prefer Wednesday,March 22, since she will be out of town on the 21 st. <br /> Walsh stated they also need to add a work session on February 13 at 5:00 to interview candidates. Walsh <br /> asked how many applications have been submitted. <br /> Loftus indicated the City has received one application so far but that there is still time to submit those. <br /> Seals moved, Crosby seconded,to amend the official calendar approving rescheduling the <br /> March 27,2017,meeting to March 22,2017, at 7:00 p.m.,and to schedule a special work session for <br /> February 13,2017,to interview candidates for the vacant City Council posiNon. <br /> Page 13 of 15 <br />