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UTILITIES COMMITTEE OCTOBER 26, 2009
Oliver J. Davis, Chairperson Utilities Committee called the meeting to order at 3:36 p.m. and
noted that there was not a quorum.
Committee Members Present: Ann Puzzello, Tom LaFountain (present after presentation of Bill
Nos. 81-09 & 82-09)
Other Councilmember's Present: Derek Dieter, David Varner, Henry Davis, Jr., Timothy Rouse,
Karen L. White
Other's Present: Rita Kopala, Gary Gilot, Jerry Niezgodski, Randy Rompala, Phil Byrd, Kathleen
Cekanski-Farrand, John Voorde
Agenda: Bill No. 81-09 -Amend Sewage Works Bonds
Bill No. 82-09 -Additional Sewage Works Bonds
*See handout - "Green Water Solutions" in the Kennedy Park Area
Though lacking a quorum committee Chair Oliver Davis called upon Gary Gilot to make a
presentation of Bill No. 81-09 and Bill No. 82-09. Gary with the help of bond counsel Randy
Rompola of the firm Baker 8~ Daniels proceeded to explain the financial technicalities of the bills.
Bill No. 81-09 amended the sewage works bond to accept a $1,500,000 loan from the state
revolving fund to meet the new reserve requirement of the bonds. The total of $4,600,000 in
bonds would not be changed. (Councilmember LaFountain now present and Committee has a
quorum.) After brief clarification questions from Councilmember Rouse and Councilmember
Varner, Chairperson Oliver Davis accepted a motion from Councilmember Puzzello to accept the
substitute bill and recommend it favorably to Council. Councilmember LaFountain seconded the
motion and all affirmed. Bill No. 82-09 was accepted as a substitute and a favorable
recommendation following motions by Council Member Puzzello and Councilmember LaFountain
which all affirmed. Prior to the vote Gary Gilot used a handout map (Attached) to outline progress
in the Kennedy Park area. There "Green Solutions" were being used to save both money and the
watershed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Chairperson Oliver J.
Davis adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
Respectfully
Oliver J. C~vis, Chairperson
Utilities Committee