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203 3/13/72 plat; then they will put in the wiring before the streets are done and the work will cost neither him nor the Village anything. Glenn stated that he lives here, and pays about the third highest taxes in the Village; he hires Village people to work for him. He noted that we are indebted with the Jandric bonds. Glenn suggested that the Village deed back the Shenandoah streets to him so he can do all the work and then deed them back when the work is completed. He stated that even if Pemtom or some other large builder were to cane in they couldn't bond like this. He would provide a performance bond. There was a very lengthy discussion with Glenn answering questions and stating his feelings several times. Points brought out by the Council were that we didn't want to get involved with any more sewer because this would increase the flowage and the Metro bill; that there wasn't enough liability in case something went wrong or Glenn went defunct; that the Village shouldn't have to haul the sewage after they accept the system until the interceptor is hooked up. Mr. Gotwald stated that most villages allow the contractor to do his own work and only require a bond for road work; the contractor covers all engineering costs; it only takes from 6 weeks to 2 months to do the sewer and water work and it is not feasible to require bonding for such a short time; contractors automatically carry bonds for liability. Glenn stated that he carries $1 million in liability insurance. Glenn was willing to put in writing that he would give over the sewer and water systems for $1. The whole 40 acres will be developed before the streets are put in and the Village takes them over. Tlenn offered to take care of the pumping if he gets done before the interceptor comes in or turn it over to the MSB to pump; this is the Sewer Board's decision. Mr. Gotwald noted that any village pumping of sewage would be back- charged to the customers anyway. He stressed that utilities are the responsibility of the Village, but this is assessed to the customers. Glenn noted fiat the streets can't be completed before people move in, but the sewer and water will be complete; he will put up insurance and lien waivers. Mr. Locher stated that the Village will not be responsible for the contractors doing the work; we only supervise the engineering. Mr. Marier responded to Glenn's comparisons with Jandric that he (Marier) didn't give Jandric the authority or he wouldn't be there. Mr. Bohjanen asked for the other's opinions. Mr. Jaworski felt that if the Village is not liable in any way, he had no objection. Mr. Bohjanen asked if the sewer and water would be in before they close the loan and was told Yes. Mr. Cardinal stated that if Glenn accepts the liability there is no problem; he noted that before we were asked why developers couldn't get sewer and water before the streets were done and here Glenn wants to do this. Mr. Marier felt there were a few legal things to take care of first. There was some discussion. Mr. Gotwald commented that Glenn can't get a loan if this is not bona fide so that he can reap a profit on the venture. Before anybody allows a contractor to dig they need to get approvals. Glenn stated that he plans to build 40 homes per year if he can only get going. The second part of Shenandoah will have another 57 lots. There was discussion on how to pay the Metro Sewer billing and on the portions designated for usage and capacity. Glenn noted that he was trying to build homes to help pay this off. Mr. Marier stated that without these tomes we won't have to worry about it. Glenn stated again that he wanted to get the okays so he can get an idea of how to go; if the Council won't allow him to go on his sewer and water, then he will come in tomorrow for cesspool permits. He wants to do it like Jandric, but not ask for bonds, and he will save money. Mr. Marier said that when you