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Page 2. The Utilities Committee Councilman Barcome noted that he supports the concerns of the residents in the area and would do all that he could once they have exhausted their rights before the proper County officials. Councilman Voorde also suggested along with Councilman Beck that the residents plead their case before the proper County Officials. Councilman Serge then called upon the I & M officials present to address various concerns of the Councilmen. Councilman Barcome requested an update on new lighting procedures and the replacement of lights. He specifically highlighted his concerns in the Kensington Farms area. Councilman Taylor also noted that the request in the Fifth District goes back a substantial period of time. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the City has had a moratorium on street lights for the past seven (7) to ten (10) years. He stated that this was a City-wide moratorium affecting all areas. He did note however that the City and I & M have identified various energy-saving procedures due to the new tariff laws in effect. He stated that the "aid in construction costs" is now required. Thus, anything requested over and above a wooden pole and overhead wiring would have to be paid up front. The cost for the Kensington Farms area for 19 street lights would run between $39-40,000. Jack Hickey and Associates has an agreement to install new street lights in the inner part of the development. Councilman Taylor noted however that the residents in the area do not want wooden poles and overhead lines. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Hickey group would be obligated to install nine (9) lights at an approximate cost of $18,000. Councilman Barcome asked whether an assessment procedure was possible. It was noted that this was a possibility with a street light being required at approximately two hundred foot intervals. Again the money would have to be paid up front for such installation. It was projected that an average cost per household would be $300 . Councilman Taylor and Councilman Barcome believed that a neighborhood meeting was necessary to discuss this. Councilman Taylor requested the Engineering Department to initiate the neighborhood meeting and provide flyers to the residents and the Councilmembers. The week of March 24th was projected as a possible meeting week. Mr. Leszczynski then reviewed the procedure for outages. He stated that a report is sent by the City to I & M. I & M then repairs and then sends back the report. Proper credit is then given to the City. Inspectors have noted that 246 lights have been reported out throughout the entire City. Councilman Beck contested the figure. Mr. Leszczynski noted that he would like to sit down with the Council and his staff to review the lighting procedures. He noted that on St. Louis currently there are old concrete poles. However the residents do not wish wooden poles and overhead wiring.