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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNC i 1, M1:1:T.I NG HELD APR I L 22, 1985, AT THE ORONO M1 D1)1,1•: SCHOOL AUD] TOR I UM AT 68'; 01.1) CRYSTAL. LAY ROAD - PAGE 14 Councilmember L. Adams asked the other Councilmembers to reaffirm the block grant program funds for hookup charges for those who cannot afford to pay. Adams asked that these block grant funds not be used for those over 65 who can defer their payments but fo: those under 65 that cannot afford the hookup charges. Mayor Butler conf i.rmed that the block grant monies are set up for only hookups for anyone who qualifies based on income level. Public Wor" Coordinator Gerhardson explained that the block grant monies are available for those people w io qualify based on their income level. Gerhardson stated that those who wish to apply may apply at City Hall but that those funds do have to be applied for every year. Gerhardson roted the City has $28,700 set aside for block grant funds. Gerhardson noted that there are also funds available for those who need money for hookups. City Attorney Radio pointed out that if the Art Center is included in the project, that there would be no cost to assess and that a reassessment should be done so as to assess the Art Center fairly. Radio stressed to the public that if they wish to appeal, they must appeal by tonight. Mayor Butler felt that the Crystal Bay residents will get a better deal on an individual appeal basis through the courts. Councilmember Grabek felt that the Crystal Bay residents should decide or how they want to -take their payments, whether its larger payments in the beginning or smaller payments in the beginning. Grabek felt that after 'ie Council is informed of all the methods of payments the :e residents should be able to vote on the issue. Councilmember Grabek reworded his previous motion. Councilmember Grabek moved, Councilmember L. Adams seconded, to direct staff to draft a resolution for action can May 13, 1985, assessing the Crystal Bay residents 100% of the project cost. Motion, Ryes (5), Nays (0). RECESS 15 MIN. The Orono Council meeting recessed for 15 minutes. CONSENT AGENDA* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda* as submitted with all staff reports concerning tr!ese items to be attached to an original copy of these minutes on file at the City Clerk's office. Motion, Ayes (5), Nays (0). APPROVAL OF MINUTES* Counci Imember Frahm moved, Counci Imt•mber T. Adams seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono Council meeting held April h, 1985. Motion, Ayes (5), Nays (0).