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• Q iinu tt2#n quirt e. • Wa hit Qininman Mound! ttf t1, Mtn of Smill ',tth: UTILITIES COMMITTEE The April 1, 1986 meeting of the Utilities Committee was called to order by its chairman, Councilman Joseph Serge at 5: 00 p.m. in the Council. informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen Serge, Beck, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrzewski, Barcome, Paszek, and Voorde; Joe Klebosits, John Leszczynski, Michael Vance, Jim Wensits, .Wayne Werntz, residents from the Riverside area, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Serge noted that the purpose of the meeting was to continue the discussion on the Riverside sewer project. (copy of map attached) Mr. Klebosits noted that the total assessment would be $233,250. 00. Thirteen property owners were involved, eleven have homes with septic systems operating. The City would pay one-half of the assessment plus the cost of the lift station. He noted that the County Health Department mandated the sewer project in 1983. He believes that the price is exorbitant. He requested special consideration regarding the rate in light of the fact that no residents live across the street because of the river. He also noted that MACOG is recommending specific fishing areas and .that. perhaps special consideration could be given to the rate in light of this. Mr. Dave Canfield noted that in 1983 18-1/2 lots were involved which would cost $1, 739. 00 per lot. With the replat to thirteen lots, the per lot cost was $2,475. In 1986 the cost per lot is not $6, 855. He asked for fair treatment. It was also noted that three parcels by the School Corporation. Councilman Puzzello requested a brief review of the City sewer procedure. It was noted that a petition from a property owner would initiate the procedure. If 50% of the affected property owners were in favor of the project would begin. In this situation however the County Health Officer mandated that the sewer project take place. The affected property owners have resorted to the Courts but have had their case dismissed. The property owners also talked with Dr. Plain for approximately one hour. He noted that because of the high river that the sewer mandate was necessary. Mr. Leszczynski noted that there are three-four other areas within the City which do not have sewers. He noted that several areas which have vacant land or newly annexed areas are in need of sewers. He cautioned the Council against setting a precedent with regards to the rates. Councilman Taylor again noted that the Common Council did not initiate this action. •eu Peru ate*. PU *.IIMIN6 Co.