05-04-1992 Council Minutes Stubbs Bay Assessment Hearing

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MINUTES OF THE STUBBS BAY ASSESSMENT HEARING HELD BY THE ORONO COUNCIL ON HELD MAY 4, 1992 An Oxford Road resident stated he tried to join the advisory committee-prior to November but was told Oxford Road would not be Included with the project and could not join the group. Jabbour stated that all members of the Council have been a part of a sewer project on either the receiving or giving end. He noted the Council is interested in getting the sewer for the least possible cost and stated this is the first time the City has been willing to participate with the cost. He asked if it would be possible to separate the project. Cook explained that the bid was received in five parts, making it possible for the Council to accept any combination of those five areas. He noted an area could not be put on hold and still retain the bid without a special contract. Jabbour explained that the Council has built into the amount a $100,000 contingency for litigation which will reduce the assessment amount if not used. He reminded them that if the project is postponed, the interest rate could not be guaranteed. Mayor Peterson noted that due to the number of residents that have retained legal counsel for possible litigation, she adjourned the meeting to executive session at 8:12 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. Mayor Peterson announced the public hearing would be continued on May 18, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orono High Schoo I cafeteria, which will allow Mr. Knight's group additional time. She stated that those submitting an appeal that evening did not need to attend the continued public hearing meeting. Barrett explained that the appeal period will run from the final decision date of the Council for 30 days. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the Stubbs Bay Assessment Hearing at 8:36 p.m., to reconvene on May 18, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orono High School cafeteria. Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor ATTEST: r othy 6.]/Hal I in, City Clerk 1.1 r~