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Orono City Council <br /> Work Session <br /> Monday,July 22, 2019 <br /> Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. <br /> PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Matt Johnson, <br /> and Victoria Seals. Representing staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief, Finance <br /> Director Ron Olson, Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, Maggie Ung <br /> Accountant, Correy Farniok Police chief, Soren Mattick City Attorney, and City Clerk Anna <br /> Carlson. <br /> Guests: James Van Eyll Fire Chief and Rich Anderson <br /> Meeting Start Time: 5:00 p.m. <br /> 1. Budget <br /> Finance Director Ron Olson presented the budget item to the Council. Olson explained that <br /> there has not been any significant changes since the last time the Council was updated. <br /> Olson noted that items such as Fire Department Budget and a Code Enforcement Employee <br /> were in need for discussion. <br /> Long Lake Fire Chief James Van Eyll provided a presentation for the Fire Departments <br /> portion of the budget. <br /> Van Eyll mentioned three budget options for consideration: Purchasing a global door code <br /> system; upgrading their current 2 '/2 LDH discharge valve and piping to a 3 valve and piping <br /> to improve water flow, and duty uniforms for all paid-on-call firefighters. These <br /> considerations would cost approximately $33,000. Other increases to the budget include: <br /> pay, insurance, fuel, medical, station upkeep, and some line items which have been adjusted <br /> based on past trends. <br /> Van Eyll would like consideration to budget for an Administrative Assistant, four full time <br /> duty officers, a duty crew; which is made up of part-time fire fighters, and a full time fire <br /> inspector/training officer. <br /> Walsh and staff agree in regards to considering the improvements for the security system, <br /> valves, and uniforms. Walsh would prefer staff and the Fire Chief to explore what more the <br /> City could do to support some of these things with the resources we currently have. <br /> Crosby asked the Fire Chief for a report of the all daytime calls for 2019. <br /> Olson presented the discussion for a code enforcement officer options. <br /> Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart presented the options for staffing. <br /> Barnhart also presented statistics in regards to current response times. Staff is asking <br /> Council for guidance for code enforcement. Barnhart said that currently our City's Building <br /> Official and Community Development Director handle all enforcement. If the City had a <br /> person dedicated to response we could reasonably expect the numbers to decrease. <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br />