2023-06-14 CC Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes June 14, 2023 area. The newly proposed remodel preserves that investment by keeping the kitchen space intact and reducing the office area. Most of the work that will be done will be handled by staff – keeping the cost down. A discussion ensued. Motion by Mayor Love, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Approve CFD Station 3 Renovation Proposal not to exceed $7000. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Stormwater Utility Cost Share – Oak Circle Project & Special Assessment Agreement/Waver Assistant City Administrator Lewis explained to council that in 2013 the city put into place Res. #13-022 authorizing the city’s participation in resolving private storm drainage problems, which would allow property owners an opportunity to cost share with the city (25%) and could have the remainder placed on their property taxes through special assessments (75%). The resolution references "groups of property owners" as several residents had addressed Council regarding wet backyards. The project involved numerous residents and not all of them wanted to participate in the program. At that time, the intent was to have 100% participation if a project were to occur and impact a group. However, larger projects have not been posed to the city until recently. The City has received two requests from an individual property owner and the two abutting property owners. She stated that Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Haffke approached the city to have the work completed in their back yard connecting into the city’s infrastructure (catch basin in the drainage/utility easement) behind their house. She explained that they have signed a Special Assessment Agreement and Waiver of Appeal and agreed to grant the city an easement for maintaining the installed 60’ drain tile/pipe and catch basin. She also stated that there were additional areas of concern with the language contained in the resolution. One being the length of time of the assessment and the other being the interest rate. She commented that the Finance Director stated that the going interest rate is 5.5% to 6% as of March. A lengthy discussion ensued. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member King, to table the Stormwater Utility Cost Share – Oak Circle Project & Special Assessment Agreement/Waiver for a future discussion. Council Member Taylor stated that she like to table this for the future so they can review the policy and get legal advice and make sure that they are all interpreting the same. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Juneteeth Holiday Assistance City Administrator Lewis explained to council that we have a new State Holiday on June 19. She stated that this was signed by the Governor, and it states that no public business can be transacted on any holiday, except in case of necessity, including the new Juneteenth holiday which is celebrated on June 19. Page 3 of 5