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, MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,January 12,2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. (BIG ISLAND REPORT—GABRIEL JABBOUR,CUSTODIAN continued) Jabbour stated another positive aspect is that some of the people who actually attempted to stop the purchase of the Big Island Park are now supporters of the park and also volunteer their time to help maintain the park. Walsh stated he appreciates all the time that Gabriel Jabbour has put into maintaining and improving Big Island. PUBLIC HEARING—GREEN TREES ROAD SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION— ASSESSMENT HEARING—RESOLUTION NO.6480 Edwards stated the purpose of this meeting tonight is to review the assessment for the sanitary sewer main and service stubs. Edwards noted a petition was submitted to the City Council in 2013 requesting the work,which then prompted the creation of a feasibility study by Bolton&Menk. The total cost of the project was $100,587.50,which equates to$16,764.58 per unit. Assessment agreements were prepared and five of the six property owners have signed the agreements and returned them to the City. The only agreement that has not been signed and returned is for 1485 Green Trees Road. Edwards stated three attempts have been made to contact that property owner,which have been unsuccessful.The proposed assessments are for a 10-year term and with an interest rate of 4.5 percent. The assessment will start in 2016. Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Mayor McMillan closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. Mattick noted the residents did approach the City requesting this work and that the one property who has not signed the agreement also signed that petition. Mattick noted the original estimate for the work came in at approximately$20,000 and that the final assessment will be around$16,000. Walsh stated the bottom line is, even if the agreement is not signed,the property owner will be assessed. Mattick indicated that is correct. Levang moved,Printup seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6480,a Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the Green Trees Road Sanitary Sewer Eztension Project. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 3. 2325 GLENDALE COVE—ENCROACHMENT ISSUE Curtis stated a building permit for the new home at 2325 Glendale Cover was issued in September of 2013 and a temporary Certificate of Occupancy allowing the property owners to move into the residence was issued in January of 2014. Due to winter conditions,the site was not completed at that time. Page 3 of 19