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Minutes from the special called Public Works Committee meeting on October 17, 2006.
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Public Works Committee Minutes
Special called meeting
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
4:00 p.m.
Members present: Darrel Dover, Alec Farmer, Chris Moore, Cecil Province and John Street. Councilman Ashley was unable to attend. Mr. Tony Thomas from the Mayor’s Office was also in attendance.
DRAINAGE PRESENTATIONS
Discussion was held regarding the alternatives for the Valley and Owens drainage project. Mr. Teddy Hooton questioned what the reduction is for alternative #1. It was explained the flows would be reduced from 272 cfs to 144 cfs. The NRS representative stated they do not know for sure how many homes would be inundated at the 100-year flood because they don’t have the exact floor elevations of the remaining homes. He also explained in order for Culberhouse to be low enough to allow water to run over it and Culberhouse act as a spillway, then Culberhouse would have to be lowered 3-1/2 to 4 feet. It was explained the price to lower Culberhouse would be approximately $18,000. Mr. Cameron stated no matter what alternative is used there is one home that would have to be purchased. It was explained the ditch almost surrounds the home on 709 Owens and by the time widening is done to the ditches the majority of the yard would be gone. Mr. Cameron stated he could not make a recommendation as to which alternative to go with because he did not have all the information that was asked for at the last meeting. He reiterated the home at 709 Owens should be purchased. Mr. Cameron questioned how much money would be saved by purchasing homes as to putting pipe in. Councilman Moore motioned, seconded by Councilman Dover, to move forward with the purchase of 709 Owens and to have NRS come back with the specific request for culvert versus detention cost at the next meeting. All voted aye.
It was decided to pull item #10 (the resolution to amend the contract with NRS for the detention pon...
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