05-18-1992 Stubbs Bay Sewer Public Hearing Agenda

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F;. f'V ♦• :0-‘'' !^l. lii" •M. ;• ;'. w: I % ^••' •;/. f:l <\'Av: \ ’:• MINUTES OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE STUBBS BAY ASSESSMENT HEARING HELD BY THE ORONO COUNCIL ON HELD MAY 18, 1992 to hook up If the septic system is functioning properly Dave Peterson. 2625 Fox Street, stated he was on the advisory committee* He said he Is not a part of this project but his mother’s property Is Involved. He noted that his septic system has recently failed, and on a 2 1/2 acre parcel, cannot find an alternate site. He stated that the I Ife expectancy of a septic system is 20 years. He reminded them that nothing can be built on an alternate site and It cannot be driven on. He stated it will cost him more to restore his system than the sewer project will cost any of them. He stated to Shaw that the advisory committee’s Intent was to welcome anyone wishing to be involved. Pat Crane. 28S Leaf Street, stated he is part of the Cygnet Place area. He said he preferred to be a part of the project but felt that the Council pulled a figure out of a box. He stated it appears that they determined the cost of the base area, then Included the additional areas at a higher cost. He felt that the entire project should be figured on a per unit basis, making the cost of the project for everyone $10,762.00, less the amount retained In the contingency fund at $730.00 per parcel. He felt It was unfair that an area would get service for less than another. Terry cisen. 3640 Bavslde Road, said he accepts the project but questioned why those In need of the service are paying less for the project. He said he had a problem with a mandatory hookup If the current system Is functioning. Linda Whitman. 3620 El Ieen Street, stated she originally requested to be excluded from the project, but has changed her position. She stated they would like to be included but do not want to be forced to hook up Immediately. She noted they would like some possibiIIty of negotiating the assessment. Mike FInntev. 3425 Eastlake Street, said he was In favor of the project, but felt that it should not be assessed on a per unit bas s as he has a very small lot with a cabin. David Itse. 3630 Eileen Street, stated they would like to be Included but objected to the required hookup. He said he would like to tee the contingency fund returned to the property owners. Don Gronberq. 110 Leaf Street, explained that there is a dam on his property. He said he was one of the first to purchase a lot In this erea, and when he did so the creek was not flooded. The <jam wee installed with the blessings of the DNR in 1960-61. He eteted that there is a valve that is used to release the water