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atruituttert &port QJA fig Qlnrimtwn Qlouzutt atilt Olits of$Wit *tit THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE The March 3, 1986 meeting of the Utilities Committee was called to order by its ' Chairman Joseph Serge at 4 : 30 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Puzzello, Serge, Taylor, Barcome, Paszek,Braboy, Voorde and Beck; Kerri McCool, Wayne Werts, Joseph Klebosits, David Canfield, Joe Pluta, John Leszczynski, Phil McDonald, Gary Glassburn of I & M, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, and members of the news media. Councilman Serge began the meeting by hearing the concerns raised by residents living along Riverside Drive. A copy of the affected area is attached. Mr. Klebosits briefly reviewed the background. Thirteen (13) properties are involved which include both platted and unplatted land. Approximately three (3) years ago Dr. Bowes of the County Health Department mandated that new sewers be constructed in the affected area. This action resulted from a septic tank breakdown of a property owner,that being Jim Ewings who has subsequently sold the property to his son. Mr. Klebosits . noted that the septic problem has been. solved. He noted that State law governs how the assessment will take place. However, he believes that the cost is unfair to the property owners. He further noted that several property owners, had their land replatted. He noted that three (3) years ago the average cost would have been $1,700 per lot. The new estimates have been prepared by Cole Associates, Inc. and are represented on the attached map. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Park Department has no plans for • developing the riverfront property. He noted that the County Health Department mandated the sewer project. Property owners are paying approximately 25% of the total cost. Barrett Law provides that the project cost as stated on the map would be the maximum charge. The lift station in_ Keller Park would be paid entirely by the City. Mr. Leszczynski also noted that property owners would eventually have to hook up to the sewer system due to the high water level in this area. This was contested by several of the residents present. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the public hearing on the assessment rolls would take place in one week because of the legal advertisement. He also noted that the replatting increases cost of others. The calculation of the assessment is set by State law. Councilman Serge noted that fire hookups for the area must take place on Beale Street. Following several questions from the Council, the Council . Attorney noted that the Common Council was not the appropriate body that the residents should be appealing to. She noted that since this was a County mandate through the County Health Office),that that would be_ the appropriate body. She also suggested that the County Councilman and the County Commissioner for the affected area be contacted. 1116[ P..., PVSLI•NINO CO.