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F 03086 9:45 A.M. BID OPENING FOR GARBAGE SERVICES - The following bids were received: BIDDER Central Waste Disposal 147 E Roberts, Grand Island TOTAL BID $670.00 all locations Mid Nebraska Disposal 3080 West Second, Grand Island $665.50 all locations Jeffries made a motion and Rye seconded to refer the bids to the building and grounds committee and they will come back with a recommendation today. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 79:50 A.M. DISCUSSION WITH ENGINEER ON SEWER PROJECT AT HALL COUNTY PARK AND SET BID OPENING FOR SEWER PROJECT - Building & Grounds and Park Director Chuck Kaufman was present and he introduced Jeff Peterson, an engineer, with Miller & Associates out of Kearney, Nebraska. Mr. Peterson has been working with Chuck on the proposal for the Hall County Park for a new sewer and water system. The septic system at the park does not comply with state regulations and the well water has a high nitrate level. Since the City of Grand Island installed the city water and sewer services along Schimmer Road the park would be able to hook on to the city services and this would eliminate the problems for the park. Mr. Peterson stated this system would use a small diameter force main that would connect to the City sewer. It uses grinder pumps and pump stations that would pump the wastewater to the City sewer service. The wells could still be used for watering but the drinking water would be from the city service. The probable cost ranges from $135,000.00 to $170,000.00, but this does not included assessments or connection fees. Jeffries stated that if the City installed the lines that are trenched into the ground the traditional cost of a system like this, could be $400,000.00. The proposed cost of the force main system is much less and causes less destruction of the property. Eriksen questioned what would happen if the park was expanded. Mr. Peterson stated that the additional lines could be tapped into the current system for expansion. Jeffries stated that the current septic system is bad and the state knows that the county is working on a plan to correct it. He mentioned that the City of Grand Island now surrounds the park and he questioned if the city would take it over. The park is a jewel and people enjoy it, even with the camping areas that have been reduced by the diversion ditch, the park still needs water and sewer. Jeffries also stated that there could be connection fees of $50,000.00, but they may negotiate these fees with the City. Jeffries made a motion and Hartman seconded to set the bid opening for the water and sewer project at the Hall County Park for March 25, at 9:30 a.m. with the bid to be received by March 24th at 5:00 .m. Mr. Miller stated he would like to advertise it for 30 days. He will prepare the advertisement. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Rye all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried.