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MIA]UTES OF TI�E ORONO COUNCIL MEETZNG HELD APRIL 22, 1985 , AT THE ORONO MIDDL� SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AT 685 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD - PAGE 14 Councilmember L. Adams asked the other Councilmembers to reaffirm the block grant program funds for hookup charges for those who cannot afford to pay. Adams asked that these block grant funds not be used for those over 65 who can defer their payments but for those under 65 that cannot afford the hookup charges. Mayor Butler confirmed that the block grant monies are set up . for only hookups for anyone who qualifies based on income level. PublicWorksCoordinatorGerhardson explained that the block grant monies are available for those people who qualify based on their income level . Gerhardson stated that those who wish to apply may apply at City Hall but that those funds do have to be applied for every year. Gerhardson noted the City has $28 ,700 set aside for block grant funds . Gerhardson noted that there are also funds available for those who need money for hookups . City Attorney Radio pointed oat that if the Art Center is included in the project, that tnere would be no cost to assess and that a reassessment should be done so as to assess the Art Center fairly. Radio stressed to the public that if they wish to appeal, they must appeal by tonight. ' Maror Butler felt that the Crystal Bay residents will get a becter deal on an individual appeal basis through the courts . Councilmember Grabek felt that the Crystal Bay residents should decide on how they want to make their payments , whether its larger payments in the beginning or sma]_ler payments in the beginning. Grabek felt that after the Council is informed of all the methods of payments then the residents should be able to vote on the issue . Councilmember Grabek reworded his previous motion. Councilmember Grabek moved, Councilmember L. Adams seconded, to direct staff to draft a resolution for action on May 13, 1985 , assessing the Crystal Bay residents 100� of the project cost. Motion, Ayes ( 5 ) , Nays ( 0 ) . RECESS 15 MIN. The Orono Council meeting recessed for 15 minutes . CONSENT AGENDA* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda* as submitted with all staff reports concerning these items to be attached to an original copy of these minutes on file at the City Clerk' s office. Motion, Ayes (5 ) , Nays ( 0 ) . APPROVAL OF MINUTES* Councilmember Frahm moved , Councilmember T. Adams seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono Council meeting held April 8 , 1985 . Motion, Ayes (5 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .