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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, September 22, 2003 <br />• 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(17. WATERTOWN ROAD HOUSE MOVING, Continued) <br />Maureen Bellows and Gary Demele, 3400 Watertown Road, voiced their reservations that <br />the house move would not wipe out a significant number of mailboxes along Watertown <br />Road. Having measured the distance from the ground to the house, they questioned how <br />the move would clear mailboxes etc. <br />Mr. Scanlon agreed, stating that the mailboxes, typically, get pulled out prior to the move <br />and replaced afterward. As mailboxes are supposed to be moveable, he indicated that if any <br />damage occurs to the mailboxes, the contractor would repair or replace those mailboxes. <br />Scanlon noted that many permits are required and many lines taken down prior to moving <br />a house. He estimated that the move itself would take approximately 8 hours. <br />Murphy asked who the mover was. <br />Butterfield stated that Stubbs movers was the contractor. <br />Murphy noted that Stubbs is a very experienced house mover, who lives in the community. <br />He added that by moving the house during the daylight hours the public can watch and <br />. ensure the process is safe. He asked Scanlon to elaborate on the process. <br />Scanlon indicated that the home's dimensions were 24' high by 36' wide. He mentioned <br />that, while it would be difficult to cut this home apart for the move, they would be able to <br />slant it over certain obstacles to clear in its path. <br />Bellows asked what impact the move would have on weight restrictions or the roadway. <br />While she acknowledged that this moving process might be the most economical for the <br />owner, she questioned whether it was the most reasonable for the City. <br />Scanlon explained that they use multiple wheels to distribute the weight evenly. <br />Murphy interjected that, if this house is not moved within a short time, it will halt a $90 <br />million highway construction project which would not be reasonable at all. <br />Bellows urged the City to write in any assurances necessary to protect the neighbors. <br />White indicated that it would be common practice for the City to check the insurance limits <br />and coverages of the contractor. He asked if more than the obvious two tree trimming <br />locations were likely to take place. <br />Demele asked how long it would take to get an opinion whether the home could be cut in <br />• two for the move. <br />Page 9 of 16 <br />