Full house tonight for three fairly big things: EDIT funds for police, Kemper foods (2 & 3) and something new, a resolution sponsored by Jeff Gahan (D-6th) to use EDIT funds for flooding and storm damage.
Quick run-throughs of the usual preludes. CF-1 forms are advanced to the front. Dan Coffey (D-1st) explains to the gallery of many new faces that these approvals are formalities, although he does not use the term "rubber stamp."
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TIME
People evidently signed up on the wrong sheet, and Gahan makes the point that they're here for his resolution about sewers and drainage. This issue has appeared out of nowhere in light of the heavy rains in June. So, here goes ...
1. Cliff Staton - Had sewage in his basement on June 26th. Lost carpet and clean-up costs. Neighbors has worse. "Not an expert on sewage," but has lived here for a while. Insurance no longer pays for everything, and the response of officials that it is an "act of God" rings false in light of the damage done. Asks for the city to address the problem. Refers to city council as a "deliberative" body. Ooh.
City engineer (Marinaro?) describes the volume of rain, and flat concedes: "It's not designed to handle it, and it never will be." He's in a combative mood.
Pat McLaughlin (D-4th) asks him how old the neighborhood is. A give and take ensues, with the engineer asking why he didn't turn off his cut off, and the public member responding he wasn't at home at the time.
Others pass, citing Staton's testimony as sufficient.
2. Mike Smith - Never used to be a problem Jacobs Creek that runs through this neighborhood. Has talked to engineers about it. Thinks there is clogging.
3. Nathan Garvey - lives on Castlewood, massive damages. Staying with in-laws. Mostly stormwater in his case.
More to come ...
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