Sewer extension considered
October 21, 2002
Cortland engineers approached the DeKalb City Council Monday about expanding its sanitary needs and an amendment to the Pleasant Street agreement.
The Pleasant Street agreement, which was adopted in 1994, states that the city of DeKalb is responsible for the construction of a 12-foot trunk sewer at the intersection of Loves Road and Pleasant Street.
Tom Simmon, consulting engineer for Cortland, outlined the discussion with the DeKalb council about Cortland’s sanitary needs and the amendment to the Pleasant Street agreement.
“The existing [sanitary] line has reached capacity,” Simmon said.
Simmon proposed a new sanitation line be dug running from Cortland along Route 23 and through the Park District to the Sewer District.
Some members of the council wanted to see other things done before proceeding with the agreement.
“I would ask to conclude your discussions on impact fees,” 5th Ward Alderman Pat Conboy said.
He wanted the collection of school impact fees by Cortland to come before the agreement. He also said the issue of the proposed sanitary line going through Hopkins Park should be addressed.
Along with Simmon, Public Works Director Ralph Tompkins discussed the amendment to the 1994 Pleasant Street agreement.
Tompkins said the proposed amendment would allow two new access points along the future extension of Pleasant Street to Barber Greene Road.
The final topic of discussion of the workshop meeting was about the currently abandoned well site at Lucinda Avenue and Russell Road.
The original plan was to remove the well and leave the building, but considerations of demolition of the building were proposed.
Council members also addressed the first quarter review of fund revenues and expenditures.
Accounting Services Manager Doug Haywood presented the review of the first quarter revenue and expenditures for the council.
Some of the key points he reviewed included the franchise tax, which is higher due to a change of 3 to 5 percent in the cable franchise agreement, and the increase of more than 12 percent in Total Service Charges due to increased fire contracts and higher ambulance fees.