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BOOK 89 RkU 449 <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Macht to go forward and do whatever is <br />necessary to solve the water problem at New Horizons <br />Mobile Home Park. <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Macht asked about the cost. <br />Utility Services Director Terry Pinto estimated that it would <br />take $10,000 to get water into the system. However, there are <br />problems with the internal plumbing of the mobile home park that <br />must be repaired to overcome the leaks and we can not really define <br />where those leaks are until we get water into the system. Director <br />Pinto estimated the cost to solve internal leaks would be an <br />additional $20,000, or less. <br />Chairman Bird asked whether we will be able to recover <br />whatever amount we expend. <br />County Attorney Charles Vitunac advised that we will put a <br />mechanic's lien on the property, which has priority, and we hope to <br />get the money back. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />It was voted on and carried unanimously. <br />REQUEST FOR OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED SLUDGE TREATMENT FACILITY <br />Administrator Chandler recounted that this item was placed on <br />the agenda to hear the City's plans for handling their sludge <br />output. <br />Acting City Manager Nason reported that after several years of <br />research, the City's consultant, Boyle Engineering, determined that <br />the best method of handling sludge is with the sludge drying <br />system. This system uses infrared ovens and scrubbers and results <br />in a product that meets all the requirements which have to be met <br />by 1995. Mr. Nason displayed a plastic bag which contained the end <br />product, and he characterized it as pure. He stated that he <br />visited an installation of the operation and it appears to be a <br />viable alternative. The decision has not been made and they still <br />have a request for proposals out to see if there is an alternative <br />method which may be cheaper per ton of resulting material. He <br />reported that they have about 1300 tons of sludge emanating from <br />the treatment plant each year. The new system could be in place to <br />meet the March 1995 deadline. He felt that the concern of odor <br />control is covered by what is called a smog hog. He stated that <br />he odor is unique, it is nothing like sludge, and in fact is <br />similar to the smell of roasting coffee. <br />2 <br />