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UTILITIES AUGUST 13, 2015 3:30 PM Committee Members Present: Dr. David Varner, Derek Dieter (AB), Dr. Fred Ferlic (XAB), Gavin Ferlic (AB) Citizen Members Present: Kathleen Petitjean (AB) Other Council Present: Tim Scott (4:05), Henry Davis (AB), Valerie Schey (AB), Oliver Davis (AB), Karen White (AB) Others Present: Eric Horvath, Kara Boyles, Mike Bronstetter Agenda: Bill No. 24 -15 Amend Chapter 17 SBMC to Decrease the Sewer Insurance Program Deductible Bill No. 25 -15 Amend Chapter 16 SBMC to Provide Yard Waste Removal solely from city Furnished Containers Bill No. 26 -15 Amend Chapter 16 SBMC to Adjust Fees for City Collection and Disposal of Refuse (Solid Waste) Materials Councilmember Dr. David Varner, Chair of the Utilities Committee called the meeting to order at 3:30 to review proposals in bills 24 -15, 25 -15 and 26 -15. Bill 24 -15 would reduce the deductible for City sewer insurance customers from $500.00 to $250.00 for each occurrence of covered sewer repair. Additionally, the city would cover up to $1,000.00 of the costs of landscaping, sprinklers, or sidewalk repair caused by the sewer repair. Bill 25 -15 proposes that all city yard waste customers would have to use city furnished containers for weekly pick -up. Bill 26 -15 proposes to raise fees for collection and disposal of solid waste materials. Bills 25 and 26 -15 are set for public hearing on August 24th. Bill 24 -15 has been continued indefinitely. Unfortunately Dr. Varner was the only Councilmember present at the beginning of the meeting. Council President who had called saying he would be late, arrived at 4:05. Dr. Fred Ferlic called to say he would be out of town. Nonetheless, Eric Horvath - Director of Public Works, Kara Boyles — City Engineer, and Mike Bronstetter — Director of Solid Waste proceeded with their presentation and discussion. Eric Horvath provided two handouts (attached) to explain the City's suggested changes. The first entitled yard waste alternatives offered three different options for yard waste collection. These options are clearly outlined in the handout. The second handout titled "Solid Waste and Yard Waste Programs"