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City Council Minutes April 1, 2014 Page 3 of 5 ----------------------------- 7. Fire Department Report Report received by Council. 8.1. Acknowledqement of Police Officer Resiqnation Chad Turcotte informed the Council that Rich Hogan has submitted a letter of resignation from the police department effective April 8, 2014. He stated that Officer Hogan has been with the department for over ten years. The Council acknowledged Rich Hogan's letter of resignation. The Council offered their appreciation for Rich's years of employment and wished him well. 8.2 Request Authorization to Advertise for Police Officer Sergeant Turcotte requested authorization to advertise for the position of police officer and to create a hiring list that would be valid for up to one year to fill vacancies. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO ADVERTISE FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY OFFICER HOGAN AND TO CREATE A HIRING LIST WHICH WOULD BE VALID FOR ONE YEAR TO FILL VACANCIES. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 9. Public Works 9.1. North Washinqton Avenue Bids Tim Houle reviewed the bid results for the North Washington Avenue project. He noted that the City received four bids. He recommended that the Council accept the low bid from DeChantal Excavating at $185,190.54. Tim Houle reviewed the alternate bids received for the project. He noted that conduit and wiring was not included in the bids. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of directional boring if conduit isn't put in during the project. Tim Houle stated that it would be possible but to directional bore at a later date would not be as efficient. Tim Houle explained the benefit in using Type C oil that was specified in the alternate bid. Council Member Gardner questioned the lighting due to the cost. The Mayor suggested putting in 4 lights on Washington Avenue