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it o ntittttt* Uport tZt t$ tontittittin The May 13, 2002, Utilities Committee meeting was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Al `Buddy"Kirsits at 4:32 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Varner, White, Kirsits and Coleman; Department of Community and Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Citizen Member Khadihah Muhammad, Michael Danch, Director of the Division of Environmental Services Jack Dillon, Terry Bland of the '41tUj n t tt1tnt,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kirsits noted that the only item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 26-02 which is a water utility increase request. Mr. Gary Gilot made the presentation. He noted that several years ago the rate was decreased from $ .94 to $ .79 per month. Reserves are now depleted and repairs have gone from 170 to 224. With an account balance of $638,000 being maintained they should be able to address all such repairs. It was noted that there are approximately 38,000 water customers. It was also noted that the$500 deductible would remain in effect. Dr. Varner requested a written report as to when a down payment is required upfront and when it is not. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer that Bill No. 26-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kirsits adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Al"Buddy"Kirsits, Chairperson Utilities Committee KCF:kmf