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14r. <br />MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JUNE 9,1997 <br />( #i - Audit Report - Continued) S <br />Flint indicated the sewer operating fund had a net loss and questioned whether the <br />addition of more sewer units would result in a reduction of the loss. Moorse indicated <br />the additional sewer units may help to reduce the operating loss. Kelley noted that <br />through infiltration. reduction to the system, and grant applications for specific infiltration <br />reduction projects, the City is attempting to reduce the loss. Kelley suggested discussing <br />this issue during budget review. Hoogeveen noted page 13 of the report shows a <br />reduction in the loss which sets a good trend. Kelley said the trend must continue and is <br />concerned with the low amount of depreciation. Jabbour stated that there would be less <br />maintenance with the new sewer units. <br />Jabbour said the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has changed the way costs are <br />charged. He said as sewer costs have increased, the City has taken steps to reduce sewer <br />flows by reducing the inflow of clear water into the sewer system. One way the City is <br />doing this is to inspect homes to ensure sump pumps are not connected to the sanitary <br />sewer system. <br />Flint was informed that the City does not invest in derivatives. Kelley indicated that the <br />finance department has followed a conservative path regarding investments. <br />Jabbour thanked Hoogeveen for his report. <br />( * #2) CONSENT AGENDA • <br />Items #6, 11, 15, and 16 were added to the Consent Agenda. <br />Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Vote: <br />Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />( *#3) REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 27,1997 <br />Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council <br />Meeting of May 27, 1997. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />( * #4) WEST NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING CONCERNING THE HIGHWAY 12 <br />DESIGN OF MAY 27,1997 <br />Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the Minutes of the West Neighborhood <br />Meeting Concerning the Highway 12 Design of May 27, 1997. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />L' <br />2 <br />