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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,February 26,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PRESENTATION <br /> 8. FINANCIAL REPORT <br /> Financial Director Olson noted he presented a fairly comprehensive financial report approximately one <br /> month ago. At that time the City had not yet received all the invoices for 2017 and had not received the <br /> final tax payment so the numbers had not been totally finalized. Olson stated at this point,the only time <br /> an expenditure would apply to 2017 is if it was a significant expenditure and that any outstanding smaller <br /> invoices for 2017 will be applied toward 2018. <br /> Olson noted overall the City's revenues ended up at 106 percent of budget,with licenses and permits and <br /> pass-through charges for services helping to push that number up. Olson stated that had a lot to do with a <br /> very healthy housing market in Orono. In addition,the Orono Golf Course generated$45,000 more in <br /> revenue than what was anticipated. Olson noted the City has increased that budget from$100,000 two <br /> years ago to$180,000 in 2018. <br /> As it relates to 2018 revenues,the first quarter revenues are typically low but then start to go up the <br /> beginning the second quarter. <br /> As it relates to expenditures,the City ended the year at approximately 98.52 percent of the budget. Some <br /> department budgets were over budget due to some lawsuits and the process involved with the hiring of a <br /> new city administrator. <br /> Olson reviewed the City's 2017 top ten vendors, noting that a detailed list will be included in next <br /> quarter's report. <br /> PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER REPORT <br /> 4. PUBLIC WORKS FENCING <br /> Edwards stated the intent of this item is to approve the quote for a fence and gate at the Public Works <br /> facility. Edwards indicated the fence would separate the public portion of the parking lot from the Public <br /> Works facility and is needed to prevent unauthorized vehicles from driving into that area. The existing <br /> gate would be replaced and the new fence and gate would sit back a little further. <br /> Walsh asked how people would be able to access the gate. <br /> Edwards indicated there would be a key pad with a code similar to what the police department has. <br /> Walsh requested the City Council members be provided with that code. <br /> Crosby moved,Dankey seconded,to accept the quote from Northern Specialties,Inc.,to install <br /> security fencing and a gate at the public works facility. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> Page 2 of 13 <br />