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Otmmititfltr rpnrt Wu flit ainmmnn Olounri of Or Chug of Etouth UTILITIES COMMITTEE The April 17, 1984 meeting of the Utilities Committee was called to order by Councilman Serge at 4 :50 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Person in attendance included: Councilmen Puzzello, Paszek, Serge, Zakrzewski, Braboy, Taylor, and Crone; John Leszczcynski, James Seitz , Jim • Wensits, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Serge noted that the meeting was called to review two bills sent to the Committee for review and recommendation. Mr. Leszczynski then reviewed Bill No. 44-83 which would appropriate $260, 000 from the Cumulative Sewer Building and Sinking Fund for the Ironwood-Ireland retention basin. He noted that last year the City purchased 11 acres of land for this project. It is recommended to be done in order to control some of the water flow in Clyde Creek. Councilman Beck expressed concern whether this would actually do the job, and noted several instances of severe flooding damage. Mr. Leszczynski noted that there is a lawsuit pending against the City due to the flooding. He also noted that so long as persons continue to put grass clippings, tree limbs, etc. into the creek that it will always contribute to the problem. Councilman Braboy hoped that it would correct the problem and Councilman Taylor said that •it is partial solution. Mr. Leszczynski. again stressed that the project will "quite a ways to solving the problem. Councilman Beck then made a motion seconded by Councilman Braboy that Bill No. 44-83 go to Council favorably. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Leszczynski then reviewed Bill No. 45-84 which would appropriate $30, 000 from the Cumulative Sewer Building and Sinking Fund to rebuild inlets throughout the City, This is a matching fund with Community Development where over 100 inlets would be rebuilt by a private contracter. The Project is aimed at improving storm water drainage in chronic problem inlet areas. Councilman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Taylor that Bill No. 45-84 receive a favorable recommendation. The Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 5: 05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, • Joseph Serge, Chairman • • I.ff •f fff . IVIIISNIMS CO.