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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 10, 1992 ( #21B) SCHEDULING A COUNCIL WORK SESSION & ASSESSMENT HEARING CONCERNING.THE STUBBS BAY SEWER PROJECT Moorse noted that this is a request to schedule a work session with the Council prior to the assessment hearing. Dennis Shaw, 405 Oxford Road, requested that prior to the work session; a date be set to review the alternatives for-the Oxford Road area with the residents of that street, as suggested by Cook In his letter to the Council dated December 1991. Cook stated they still plan to meet with the homeowners, but are currently taking bids and want to wait until those bids have been reviewed. Mayor Peterson reiterated that a defined area for the sewer project has not yet been approved. Cook requested an extension of the date to accept bids for the project to February 28th. He noted the project has been bid'in sections, so the City will have the right to accept or reject any portion of the bid. Jabbour requested that costs be sent to homeowners prior to the assessment hearing. Cook noted they will be sent out in accordance with State Statute. Jabbour suggested the letter state, "if and when the project is realized, here is the cost ". Shaw asked how the potential shortfall resulting from appeals is to be funded. Jabbour noted it'would be funded by the entire City, not by raising the assessment of the non- ape,llants. Moorse noted the hearing has been scheduled for March 25, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orono Education Link. Mayor Peterson directed Members to contact Moorse to establish a work session date. ( #21C) COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO /VISUAL SYSTEM Moorse explained his memo outlines various alternatives to the audio /visual system for the new Council Chambers. Goetten pointed out that Tim Pattrin is very knowledgeable in this area and suggested Moorse contact him for his input. 14