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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,February 13,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor <br /> Dennis Walsh,Council Members Richard Crosby,II, Wendy Dankey,Aaron Printup,and Victoria Seals. <br /> Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Community Development Director Jeremy <br /> Barnhart,Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards, Senior Planner Michael Gaffron,City <br /> Planner Melanie Curtis, City Attorney Soren Mattick,and Recorder Jackie Young. <br /> Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> APPOINTMENT/OATH OF OFFICE—RESOLUTION NO.6725 <br /> Mayor Walsh noted the City Council interviewed four candidates earlier this evening that are seeking to <br /> fill the vacant position on the City Council. <br /> Seals commented the Council interviewed four great candidates with diverse backgrounds,whicb is <br /> another reminder of how great the Orono community is. Seals stated after listening to all of them, she <br /> believes Wendy Dankey would do a good job given her background. <br /> Printup stated Jon Schwingler has experience on the Planning Commission,Georgette Jabbour has been a <br /> long-time member of the Orono community and has assisted with the safety improvements along <br /> Highway 12,and Brad Holt had a number of great life stories and experiences. Printup stated he would <br /> go with Ms.Dankey based on her background and experience with city matters. <br /> Crosby stated he would like to thank all four candidates for expressing interest in the position. Crosby <br /> stated Jon Schwingler is a strong candidate based on his Planning Commission experience,Georgette <br /> Jabbour has great experience with the Highway 12 situation,and Mr.Holt is a very interesting and <br /> intelligent gentleman. Crosby stated Wendy Dankey stood out to him based on her volunteerism,her <br /> backing of Orono schools,and expertise on other boards. Crosby stated in his view she will make an <br /> outstanding addition to the City Council. <br /> Crosby moved,Seals seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6725,a Resolution of Appointment, <br /> appointing Wendy Dankey to the unexpired term on the Orono City Council that expires on <br /> December 31,2018. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> The oath of off'ice was administered to Wendy Dankey. <br /> APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br /> Item Nos. 5,6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 20, 21,and 22 were added to the Consent Agenda. <br /> Printup moved,Crosby seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> *3. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 23,2017 <br /> Page 1 of 18 <br />