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City of Centerville <br />Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes <br />November 13, 2025 <br />He explained that if the city initiated the project, the assessments would be more than $22,000. It was <br />stated by Mrs. Amy Boddie that one of the neighbors agrees to be assessed. <br />Mrs. Amy Boddie, 6996 Brian Drive, stated that they have been dealing with this issue since 2022, she <br />said that the number keeps increasing and this is no fault of theirs. She stated that they were told by the <br />Mayor then that it was just a matter of digging, there is nothing that they can do on their own property to <br />relieve the situation and they did not cause the situation. Mrs. Boddie stated that they agreed to $10,000. <br />Mayor Golden stated that she was not a part of previous conversations, that the City is historically known <br />for having very high-water table and drainage issues. Mayor Golden also stated that historically the Storm <br />Drainage Grant Program the residents pay 75% and the city pays 25%. Mayor Golden stated that the City <br />is paying significantly more than 25%, she apologized for the length of time and increased funding <br />requirements. <br />Mr. Boddie stated he is looking for consistency, would like answers that that he can make educated <br />decisions regarding the matter. Mayor Golden stated that the city has remained consistent with the amount <br />they are willing to pay. Mr. Boddie asked why the item was placed back on the agenda and Council <br />Member Kubat stated that the project was contingent of the Assessment Waivers being completed by all <br />effected property owners (e.g. 6996 Brian Drive, 1922, 1932 and 1940 Eagle Trail) and two were not in <br />agreement. Council Member Kubat explained that the assessments would be placed on the property and <br />be paid overtime with an interest rate attached so the amount needed to commence the project was not <br />needed at one time. Mr. Boddie stated that at this time, he would decline paying $22,000. <br />Lengthy discussion ensued and Council Member Kubat stated that there was a difference between 33,000 <br />and 32,000. He asked if it was a typographical error, and staff concurred. Council consensus was $33,000. <br />Council Member Koski stated that costs have increased, that there would be a benefit to all abutting <br />property owners of the pond if it was lowered and that the project should remain that all neighbors <br />participate even smaller portion. Council Member Koski stated that he felt the city's portion could be up <br />to $40,000 and that ordinances in place back when the home was built/development, there are alternative <br />ordinances in place currently. He explained that fences were installed in drainage/utility easements there <br />were no agreements with the city stating that if work needed to commence in the easement, it was the <br />property owner's responsibility to pay for the removal and reinstalment and now we do so the previous <br />owner knows and a new owner knows. Council Member Kubat stated that prices have increased and from <br />previous discussions the cost has increased 1.2%. Council Member Rios stated that she is unsure to agree <br />with Council Member Koski stated that neighbors should kick in. Attorney Glaser stated that water run <br />off laws are. He stated that it was a civil law and not enforced by the city. If a property owner's runoff <br />causes damage to a neighbor's property, the original property owner is responsible for those damages. A <br />large number of residents do not understand that if the original grade is changed to their property, they are <br />responsible for runoff storm water to others and their potential damages. Attorney Glaser stated that he <br />felt that previous Administrator Statz was attempting, at the time, to be a good facilitator for a situation <br />that was not favorable for the one property owner when others also benefited. <br />Mr. James Richards, 1932 Eagle Trail, stated that most of the project is on 1922 Eagle Trail and that he <br />and his wife are agreeable to $2,000 if Mr. Lindberg, 1940 Eagle Trail pays $2,000. He stated that he felt <br />that it was unfair for Mr. Fate, 1922 Eagle Trail to pay as he is incurring the inconvenience of the project, <br />removal and reinstalment of the fence and sprinkler system. <br />Mayor Golden stated that the cost of the project would be $14,400 and with Mr. Richards being agreeable <br />to $2,000 it would bring the number down to $12,400 and only one more resident would bring the number <br />down to $10,400 for the property owners at 6996 Brian Drive. <br />Page 5 of 12 <br />