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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 13,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 17. BIG ISLAND PLANNING—ConNnued <br /> Printup commented he likes hearing what the committee will be doing but that he will not be voting in <br /> favor of the plan because of the history of vandalism on Big Island. <br /> Seals noted there are a number of people,companies,associations and foundations that are willing to <br /> volunteer and donate but that they need to have a plan in place before they can go ahead and do it. Seals <br /> stated the goal is to get more people involved and any improvements will be brought back before the City <br /> Council for approval. <br /> Printup indicated he will vote for the motion based on what Council Member Seals just stated. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 18. McCULLEY ROAD BRUSH SITE FENCING <br /> Edwards stated the City of Orono provides a site for residents to drop of brush on McCulley Road. The <br /> site has become quite popular over the last two years since year-round brush drop off has been allowed. <br /> The issue is that the site has started to collect concrete,refrigerators,and rocks in addition to brush and a <br /> number of contractors dumping brush in there. <br /> The proposal before the Council tonight looks to establish hours of operation and man the site during <br /> those hours. Edwards recommended establishing a brush fee in order to offset the cost of providing an <br /> employee to manage the site and installing 380 feet of fence with a gate and guard booth. The anticipated <br /> cost is$25,400. Edwards indicated he did look at the option of having an automated gate but felt it would <br /> be too cumbersome. <br /> Walsh asked if the grinder can rip apart the stumps. <br /> Edwards indicated it can. <br /> Walsh asked what the City's annual cost is to dispose of the other items. <br /> Edwards indicated it is probably several thousand dollars yearly just in labor. <br /> Walsh stated the grinding of the brush and stumps does not cost the City anything. Walsh stated if they <br /> assume the cost to get rid of the other debris is approximately$5,000 a year and the cost of the employee <br /> is approximately$12,000,the question is whether$8 a cubic foot for nonresidents and contractors will <br /> cover the cost. Walsh stated he is worried about adding more costs to the site. <br /> Edwards stated approximately 5,000 cubic yards of brush is brought to the site each year and that in his <br /> view the majority comes from nonresidents. <br /> Walsh commented it is likely not as much brush will be brought there if a fee is charged and that the <br /> question is whether the City wants to spend$25,000 to install fencing,a gate,an attendant shack,and <br /> then pay an employee to man it. Walsh stated the only inconvenience to the residents is that the site will <br /> be closed during the wintertime and the limited hours of operation. <br /> Page 12 of 17 <br />