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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />July 9, 2008 <br />After that, they would have to get their own legal counsel. There are handouts here <br />further explaining the process. <br />Mayor Capra inquired whether there was anyone who wanted to speak during this Public <br />Hearing. <br />Mr. Jeff Carroll, Attorney on behalf of Ms. Cathy Fruth, 7384 Old Mill Road, and Mr. <br />Fred Fischer, 7396 Old Mill Road, stated that his primary reason for being here is that the <br />value of Ms. Fruth's assessment is not in agreement with the increased value of the <br />property. He stated that the assessment is about $100,000, more than 25% of the value of <br />property, and it will increase Ms. Fruth's property taxes more than $1,400 ?per year. <br />Mr. Carroll stated that another issue is that Ms. Fruth was assessed for a water main and <br />sewer main, when she already has these on the southeast corner of her property. He <br />stated that this would be a duplication of services, with no additional benefit to her. He <br />added that there were also other objections, which are outlined in the written notice he <br />sent to the Council. <br />City Attorney Glaser inquired whether Mr. Carroll had any professional basis for his <br />objections regarding the property value and whether he had an appraisal of the property's <br />value. <br />Mr. Carroll replied that no, this was not done. <br />City Attorney Glaser inquired whether Mr. Carroll was aware that Ms. Fruth had never <br />been assessed for the water main on the east side of her property. <br />Mr. Carroll replied that the water main on the east side of her property was put in 12 <br />years ago, when it only would have cost about $35,000. The prices now are a lot higher <br />and she is now expected to pay the higher amount. <br />Mayor Capra inquired whether there was anyone else who would like to speak. <br />There was no response. <br />Motion by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Council Member Paar, <br />to close the Public Hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Mayor Capra closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. <br />III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />Mayor Capra added the following items to the Agenda: <br />Page 2 of 14 <br />