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. .. . . . I . I . .e I . I . . . I .- I ,NU)EN mLLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 14. 1995 4 City Administrator Fritsinger asked if Mr. Borg had been contacted by the insurance agent for Midwest Asphalt. Mr. Borg indicated he was contacted by an engineer, who was assessing the situation and investigating liability issues of the problem. Mr. Jerry Garski, 1795 West County Road F, described the incidents of the previous weekend, he indicated his basement was filled with raw sewage. Mr. Garski also requested the Council withhold payment to the contractor until these issues are resolved. He urged the Council to help the residents to gain some leverage in addressing these concerns. Mr. Garski indicated the residents are also concerned regarding any problems in the future, he requested an engineering study be done for the entire road reconstruction. Mayor Probst indicated the testimony presented may point to the fault of the contractor, but he is unsure if the Council has the authority to address this issue as of yet. He did note the Council will be discussing payment to the contractor later in the meeting. He reiterated that the Council has heard the concerns of the residents. Councilmember Hicks indicated it seems as though two to three homes have raw sewage in their homes, and it is unreasonable to expect these people to live in these conditions. He suggested the City clean up the homes and deal with reconciling the costs with the contractor directly, instead of letting the residents resolve the issue with the contractor Mr. Fritsinger indicated staffhas not explored that option. Mayor Probst asked if any comment has been made by the contractor. City Engineer Stonehouse indicated the contractor has had his agent review the situation, but the contractor has not been involved in any of the clean up. Councilmember Aplikowski indicated the residents she has spoken with, stated they had been told to arrange for their own clean up and supply the contractor with the bills. Councilmember Aplikowski also agreed the City should help in the clean up of these homes. Mr. Borg indicated an engineer came to his home, not an agent. He believed this engineer was reviewing the situation, not to help the residents, but to determine extent of liability. Mr. Garski indicated he already has had clean up begin on his home, because it was unhealthy for his family. He also indicated the engineer visited with him, but gave no assistance.