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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 1997 • ( 96 - Bracketts Point Sewer Project - Continued) Eric Beringause, 1489 Shoreline Drive, property owner of Lot #13, inquired about the connection for lower and upper septic systems. Gaffron indicated the connection for sewer would be at the property line, and the resident bears the cost of connecting from the house to the property line. Janet Kiernan, 1491 Shoreline Drive, property owner of Lot #14, inquired when the neighborhood meetings were held. She was informed that they occurred prior to her purchase of the property. Kiernan had concerns with how the sewer project would affect the improvement projects underway on her property. She was informed that she will have access and experience perhaps one day where access may be a problem when the driveway is being torn up for sewer installation. She noted that she was moving the location of her driveway. Gaffron said the City would coordinate the coinciding projects with the engineers. Kiernan should not experience any problem with extending her permit if necessary due to the sewer project. Gaffron indicated that Kiernan will be asked where she would prefer the connection to sewer be made. It was noted that a 20' separation will be required between the air - tested sewer line and well. If the sewer line is not tested, a 50' separation is required. The need to coordinate the County project of overlaying CoRd 15 with the sewer project was noted. Moorse will work with the County in this effort. Harlan Olson indicated that • the sewer will not be located in any of the blacktop portion of the road but in the right - of -way. Kiernan asked when the easement requirements will be known. Olson said it would occur in May when the final design is completed. Schmitt inquired about the financing. Jabbour said the assessment hearing will answer financing questions. The financing will depend on the prevailing rate and extend for a 15 year time period. Jabbour reiterated that the project will only occur if there is a favorable reaction toward the acquisition of easements and assessment. The public hearing was closed. Flint inquired whether the property owner of Lot #5 understands the need to pay for 3 sewer units. Gaffron said the discussion has not included the number of units but the property owner was party to the initial request for sewering. He indicated that according to the assessment policy, the guesthouses would be a fractional portion of the amount, and the resulting number of units would be in the range of 2 or 3 for that property. Jabbour asked Staff to send results of this hearing to all of the property owners so there is an understanding of the impact of the project. The information will be sent to the • property owners affected by both agenda items 5 and 6. 9