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DECEMBER 8, 2003

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR PRESENTATION OF THE FACILITIES PLAN

Mayor Sohm welcomed everyone to the meeting.

In attendance were Council members Stacey Cline, Don Cundiff, Tony Miller, Margaret Moore and James Watkins

Mayor Sohm called the meeting to order at 6:27. He introduced Joe Pavoni, Toby Spalding and Rob Campbell with the engineering firm of Qk4.

Rob Campbell gave an executive summary of the facilities plan update.

Mr. Campbell stated that alternative number one would be to construct a new pump station so that using gravity sewers could eliminate SSO.

(Larry Hatfield came in at this time.)

Mr. Hatfield had some questions about hook up to the gravity lines and cost and Mr. Campbell stated they would get to that after the presentation.

Rob Spalding and Toby Spalding explained alternative number two discussing how much the current pump stations cost to run. He stated the Best Western Pump Station costs approximately $2200.00 month to operate. Comparison was made on the amount of gallons that could be pumped in the new station versus the old station.

Mr. Hatfield asked where the project would end and where Peacock Island was? Mayor Sohm pointed out on a map provided by Qk4 where the project would end.  He explained the boundary shows outside the city limits so we are also showing future improvements.

Mr. Hatfield stated he does not think we can afford the alternate plan to build a new pump station.

Rob Campbell with Qk4 explained that alternative number one is cheaper for the City and prevents or limits rate increases. He stated that an added $1000 fee on future hook ups would cover the overall cost of the line.

Mr. Campbell stated they would like to get approval of the pump station design.

Don Cundiff asked if the City was locked in to providing sewers as projected in future plans with alternative one? Mr. Campbell answered no we are not locked in.

Larry Hatfield asked if we have made plans to pay the sewer department back money that was transferred to the general fund? Mayor Sohm answered no.

After further discussion on the pump station City Attorney Joe Wantland stated we need to agree to send the facilities plan design to the State.

Mayor Sohm stated the City couldn’t accept bids with the approved design.

Mr. Hatfield stated he believes they only took a vote to take bids.

Don Cundiff stated he agrees that all that was agreed to was to take bids.

After further discussion Mr. Hatfield stated he would only agree to submit the plan to the State. 

Tony Miller questioned the rate increases and tap increases. Mayor Sohm explained that only new developments would be required to pay the additional $1000 tap on fee.

James Watkins made motion to submit the facilities plan design to the State. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Larry Hatfield stated he wants to make a motion to get bids on both alternatives. The Mayor stated this is for design, not bids.

James Watkins made motion for Qk4 to design the pump station on the south side of the river. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

James Watkins made motion to adjourn. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Meeting adjourned 7:35 p.m.

Joseph G.  Sohm, Mayor                                                               Brenda Hardin, Deputy City Clerk