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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 27, 1990 • HIGHWAY 12 CITIZEN GROUP INTERVIEWS CONTINUED benefit to the City." Nettles seconded the motion for the purpose of discussion. Callahan concurred with Mayor Grabek. Nettles stated that though he agrees with the Mayor regarding Mrs. Winston's qualifications, he would prefer to see George Johnson and John Massopust because of his familiarity with their previous efforts. Mayor Grabek agreed that he would nominate George Johnson for the second position. Mayor Grabek believed it is important to have the different viewpoints that would be provided by having a man and a woman representing the City. Peterson stated that she would also like to see George Johnson on the committee because of his involvement with Highway 12 in the past. She said that Mr. Massopust would be her first choice. Callahan agreed also that George Johnson would be an excellent choice in addition to Mrs. Winston. Motion, Ayes -2, Peterson, Nettles, Nay. Motion failed. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Nettles, to appoint Mrs. Winston and Mr. Johnson as the committee members and that Mr. Massopust be an alternate. Mr. Massopust is to be kept abreast of the information and events pertaining to this issue. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0. Motion passed. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: LIVINGSTON AVENUE DRAINAGE • Mark and Karen Cuff were present. Gerhardson reported that this matter has been before the Council on several occasions. He said, "We have done a feasibility study and met with property owners to solve the problem with an underground piping system. The Cuffs have obtained a 35% petition of the property owners involved They are requesting that the City proceed with a storm sewer project." Mayor Grabek asked if the 35% has been verified. Gerhardson replied, "Yes ". Mr. Harvey Reder, 3596 Livingston Avenue, stated that Donna Banchie listed first on the petition, has moved away since she signed the petition. Mr. Reder stated that his name is not on the petition because he is not in favor paying for the project. Mr. Reder also indicated that the signature third from last is not readable. Ms. Cuff replied, "That is the signature of David Reinhold and I confirmed with him that this is how he signs his name." Mr. Reder said, "I am in favor of getting the problem resolved. I sent the City a letter two weeks ago reiterating the chain of events leading up to this circumstance and the amount of • 15 -