2013-03-27 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2013 originally he was told that the curbing would be the same as the existing curbing and now that has been modified and potentially could cause problems with his new driveway which he was reassured at the time of installation would not happen. Mr. Steele also stated that the fees for both the connection inside the home ($879) and permit/inspection ($400) fees were high and that he desired to complete the hook up himself both the plumbing and installation of the water meter. Engineer Statz explained that Mr. Steele could complete the internal connection to water himself and he would only be responsible for a plumbing permit relating to permits/inspections. Engineer Statz attempted to reassure Mr. Steele that the curbing will work with his existing driveway and that the low bidder did move one (1) piece of equipment near the site in an attempt to forego spring weight restrictions without the City’s knowledge. The contractor was notified and the equipment was removed within one day’s time. Engineer Statz also stated that Council had until the first (1) meeting in May to make a decision regarding acceptance of the bids. Finance Director Jeziorski stated that he could provide Mr. Steele with an estimated amortization schedule for both improvements. However, the footage for the service line being bored into the home was an estimate of 65’ @ $50.23/foot and if Mr. Steele’s footage was more or less the figure would be impacted accordingly. Mr. Cory Padrnos, 1874 Center Street, stated that he is opposed to the proposed water improvements but not the street improvements. Mr. Padrnos stated that he feels that the estimate for the project is in excess along with the large amount of property taxes that he already pays. Mr. Padrnos stated that he does not feel that the improvements (street or water) improve the value of his home. Mr. Padrnos stated that he does not desire municipal water, does not want it and feels that he is being forced to connect against his will when his existing well is operational. Mr. Brian Hanson, 1950 Center Street, stated that it appeared as though the proposed assessments were higher on one (1) side of the street than the other, that a rain garden was proposed to be installed on his property, the effects of the rain garden when his and his neighbor’s rear yards already have drainage issues and questioned that if he desired to connect to municipal water in 2021 would he be able to have those fees specially assessed and could he pre- pay connection fees prior to connection. Finance Director Jeziorski addressed Mr. Hanson’s questions regarding the assessment and payments by stating that if Mr. Hanson desired not to hook up at the current time, no payments could be accepted toward future connection. Director Jeziorski stated that as in the past, Council has allowed residents the opportunity to connect while other projects are taking place and being assessed at that time for those connections. Director Jeziorski also stated that the only time for assessment payoff without incurring interest for an entire year would be if payment was received prior to November 15 for the upcoming years’ interest or in this instance paid within 30 days of the adoption of the resolution this evening and until July 1, 2013. Mr. Joe Steele questioned how the $1,800 water trunk and $6,350 lateral connection fees were derived and that he felt that in his opinion sealcoating was a better maintenance avenue than mill and overlay. Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that both of these fees are annually set by Council. Discussion was had regarding the separate fees and what generally was associated with them. It was explained by the Engineer that the $1,800 fee was “buying into” or the resident’s Page 3 of 9