HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/1981 Council MinutesMay 27, 1981
posed sewer along Highways #49 and #8 and was to have been called to order
at 7:30 P.M. Delay had been caused by the number of persons present.
After some discussion, Mayor Gourley called to meeting to order and moved
to continue the hearing until 9:00 P.M. at which time the meeting would
reconvene at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Elm Street. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was reconvened. The first item on the agenda was a report from
Mr. Wayne Long and Mr. Bob Frigaard, Engineers from the firm of OSM.
Mr. Long presented the proposed route of the sewer, explaining the reasons
for that particular route, the designation of area A and area B and why
there were such designations, the estimated costs of the project and some
estimated figures for assessment purposes.
Mr. Frigaard explained the manner in which the overall acreage had been
computed and the reasons for an area wide assessment and how the individual
assessments would be computed.
Mr. Steve Mattson, of Juran 8 Moody, Financial Consultants, presented
the overall costs for this project at $3.5 Million Dollars. This figure
included all costs that would occur. Mr. Mattson had prepared a debt
retirement schedule and this he went through.
Questions from the Audience were answered at the completion of each
presentation.
Mayor Gourley noted that cards had been made available for persons from
the audience who had questions. These cards also asked if the person
wished to give testimony or just wanted their questions answered.
Upon completion of the presentation by the Consultants, Mayor Gourley
read the questions from the cards and they were referred to either one
or the other of the consultants for an answer.
A recess was called at 10:30 P.M. When the meeting was reconvened, Mr.
Jaworski moved to close this hearing at 11:30 P.M. and continue until July
15, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Seconded by Mr.
Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimoulsy.
The meeting continued with questions being read and answers being supplied
by the Consultants.
The meeting was contined at 11:30 P.M. to be reconvened on 7/15/81.
July 15, 1981
The Public Hearing on the Sewer Project was reconvened at 7:30 P.M. on
July 15, 1981 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
All Council members were present. Mr. Locher, Attorney, Mr. Wayne Long and
Mr. Bob Frigaard of OSM, Mr. Steve Mattson and Mr. Andrew Merry of Juran
8 Moody and Mr. Schumacer were also present.
Since the last meeting, the coards had been sorted and put into catagories.
Mayor Gourley announced these questions would be answered, but for the
benefit of persons who were not present at the first meeting, he asked the
Engineers to present the nasic route and Mr. Mattson to present the bonding
schedule.
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The Council attempted to answer the questions on the cards, but members of
the audience wished to speak. Mayor Gourley asked that persons repre-
senting group of persons limit their remarks to five minutes and in-
dividuals limit their remarks to two minutes. This would insure that
anyone who wished to speak would have an opportunity.
Testimony from the audience was given. Mayor Gourley asked three
times if there was anyone else who wished to speak and there was no one.
Mayor Gourley asked the Clerk to read the letters - both pro and con -
that had been received in the office concerned with this project, which
she did.
The Council members were asked if they had questions and /or comments
individually.
Mr. McLean asked if the Attorney had checked the front footage on the
petitions and he sad he had not. Mr. McLean moved to have the Attorney
certify the front footage on the petition. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewica.
Motion carried unanimously.
After all comments had been made, Mayor Gourley said the Council will
take all testimony under advisement and make a decision at a later date.
Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 11:40 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter.
Motion carried unanimously.
These minutes were considered and approved as presented at a regular
Council meeting held on September 28, 1981.
Edna L. Sarver, Clerk - Treasurer
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