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