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• ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 28,1999 ( #3 - Webber Hills Sanitary Sewer Project, Continued) Lythe stated according to his knowledge the property owner is required to hook up to City sewer at the time of sale. Kelley stated the City of Orono does not require hook up at the time of sale. Mayor Jabbour stated the City of Orono has identified a number of trouble spots and are gradually working towards providing City sewer to those areas. John Cashmore, 2075 Webber Hills, commented that this project has caused some disputes among the neighbors, noting that he is against having a mound system due to the large number of trees on his property. John Menter, Menter & Associates, stated that they have not been afforded the opportunity to review the feasibility study generated as a part of this project, noting that the residents should be informed as to the proposed system and the proposed costs to see whether the benefit to hook up to City sewer will be realized. Menter stated there also is a concern whether this system is actually needed, noting that there are no failing systems in this area. Menter inquired whether hookup to City water was considered as part of this project as well. • Mayor Jabbour commented that the costs for City sewer and water would be approximately $40,000, which is usually cost prohibitive for most property owners. Menter inquired whether the City Council would be willing to table action on this matter until the residents have been fully apprised of what the costs are and what this project will entail. Menter requested that a copy of the feasibility study be supplied. Mayor Jabbour remarked that this is merely a public hearing regarding whether plans and specifications should be ordered for this particular project, noting that the final costs have not yet been determined. An assessment hearing will be held at the time the final figures are determined. Jabbour stated that the City Engineer is estimating that the costs for each individual property owner is approximately $16,000 for the grinder system, noting that the cost for a mound system is approximately $14,000 to $15,000. Gappa stated that City Staff conducted two informational meetings regarding this project where the proposed system and estimated costs were discussed at length. Gappa commented in his view the residents are fully informed as to the project. Kelley stated in his view he feels City sewer is a benefit to the property owners. Sansevere commented in his opinion the assessment will be recouped by the property owner at the time of sale. • Mayor Jabbour reiterated that a property owner will not be forced to hook up to City sewer unless Page 5