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I1 -19 -72 He said there is a copy of the delivery order on each load that was ordered for the project and that the charge of the system is much less than the amount that was delivered. The difference being that part of the rock was used by the contractor to make his work easier and therefore could not be charged to the system. He also explained that the bid price of any project is only an estimate and that the measurements are taken from a map. When the actual work is done the measurements can be off; either too little or too much, therefore adjustments in the amount of footage is necessary. About one -half of the overage is due to change orders from Chomonix for extra outlets that they wanted put in and were not in the original estimate. The overage amounts to 5.1% of the original estimate which is well within the normal limits. There was a question as to the difference of using bed rock or pilings. Mr. Gotwald said that the cost of pilings is about $160.00 to $170.00 per piling up to 22', after that the charge is approximately 5.70 per foot and some pilings go to 40' thus getting very expensive. They are also needed every 8 foot or so. The reason for the bed rock in this area wasn't so much that the soil was unsuitable but that a trench would not stabalize, This rock must be leveled by Hand so that the grade is absolute. This section of water and sewer mains are about 10 feet below water level. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the water and sewer systems in U. S. Lakes Addition #2 and to make final payment to Mr. Marvin Rehbein in the amount of $40,608.88. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. There was discussion on the manner of pumping and the equipment needed for such a project. Mr. Rehbein suggested utilizing the lift station pump. Mr. Gotwald thought this could be done. He will check on this and get a letter of recommendation into the Clerk as soon as possible. Mr. Gotwald also stated that he is convinced that the Metro Sewer Board should assume some part of the cost of hauling. -Mr. Locher agrees with him. Mr. Gotwald feels that the sewer Board should pay the difference between the charges to the users and the cost of hauling. He said the average charge to home owners for sewer service is about $80.00 per year. Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald to contact the Metro Sewer Board with this idea and to work out with them the details to get the best possible price for the Village. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. MOtion Carried. The Clerk was insturcted to contact Mr. Carlson and inform him that as of November 10, 1972 the bi llings for the haulings are to come to the Village. Mr. Zelinka mvoed to have Mr. Locher draft an Ordinance for the operatmpm of the Water and Sewer Systems and present it to the Council for study and adoption. This Ordinance wi 11 include the rates for water and sewer usage. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski asked about water meters. Mr. Gotwald reported this will be included in the Ordinance. The charge is usually based on the cost. He will contact the Clerk with details on water meters and possible sources of purchase them. He also recommended that the Village not advertise for bids, since we will need so few to start with and the process of advertising is so costly. In one community that Mr. Gotwald deals with, the cost of the meters is about $56.00 and the charge to the home owner is $80.00 . This included install= ation acid overhead. These would be remote read -out meters and the installation is just a matter of removing a spacer at the home and installing the meter and gound wire. Mr. Zelinka suggested that no matter where we purchase the meters, there must be a repair and mai ntai nence location here in the area in order to avoid delays. Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize the Clerk to visit other Villages and look at th eir systems of billings and to report back to the Council on this. She is authorized to use up to �0 h ours for this purpose and is to keep tract of the hours and charge this time to that