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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 1996 • ( #9 - Engineer's Report Feasibility Study - Continued) Jabbour indicated that the property owner should not have the right to appeal the cost. Kelley agreed. Jabbour went on to say that the City had taken the direction that the area was not to be a hot spot. He indicated that while it was said to be the intent of the owner to preserve trees by installing the sewer, the sewer installation would disturb the land and result in the loss of many trees. Jabbour said he would support adding this property owner to the list but wanted to clarify these points. Callahan noted that the City can determine not to build the sewer if the costs become too high. Radio stated that the property owner has no right to the sewer. But if he wants his property to become connected, he would have to pay full cost, and it would not be forced on him. The decision to connect and pay the required cost would lie with the property owner. Kelley questioned whether it was a good policy to sewer two areas separated by another development which is not planned for sewer. Moorse reported that the development in question has septic and alternate sites. He noted, ideally, sewer would serve the development but it would not be forced on them. Kelley relayed a hypothetical question of septic failure to such properties. Cook said if the properties failed, there would be • plans in place to connect them into the system. These properties would be assessed for lateral and trunk charges. • Callahan indicated there were a limited number of sewer units available, and the City is bound by the MUSA application. It was noted that this area, as well as the Maresh property, are not located within the MUSA boundary and would be considered as part of the extra 50 sewer units available. The applications would be considered on an individual basis. Cook added that it was their plan to provide for such possibilities noting the area could be accommodated quite easily. He noted changes could be made to lift stations at a reasonable cost. Kelley asked if sewer did go to this area on West Farm Road, would it become necessary to take the road as a public road. Both Cook and Moorse indicated that it would not be necessary to do so and easements may be taken for the sewer. Jabbour informed the Council members that they need to look at the policies established rather than going through the whole process for each application. Jabbour said the Council should take the position that sewer will not be provided unless the public health and welfare were in jeopardy and not for purposes of property division and individual benefit. 9