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November 9, 1999 sewer line is critical and is the City's share." Creek, stated, 'Tve pursued this project since February. $80,000-100,000 range for middle-income citizens. probably ranch-style. Houses will It is a considerable financial risk but worth it." Gregory D. Craven, developer of Pebble I plan to offer housing in the be single-family, Council Member Dallas stated, "1 have one concern regarding the intersection of Blankenship Road and Chatham Heights." City Manager Reynolds replied, "T'hat's not a real concern at this time." Council Member Haskell asked, "What is the terrain? Is there an erosion concern? Will you try to save .trees?" Mr. Craven replied, "1 have a soil erosion plan. I'm going to try to keep as many trees as possible. The lots butting the Plantation East townhouses have 50' of common space with trees. I anticipate a five-year turnaround for all homes to be sold." John Dyches, Director of Water Resources, stated, "Under the subdivision code, the City is obligated to sewer and water. There is a six-inch main pipe off of Chatham Heights that may be extended. The project includes three fire hydrants. The system will be installed partially by the city and partially by contract. The proposed expenditures are $39,450 water and $59,725 sewer. Steve Martin Trenching submitted the lowest bid." Vice Mayor Teague moved to appropriate $99,175 for the Pebble Creek subdivision; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Haskell, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None; Absent (0) - None. Wade Bartlett, Director of Finance, presented the Financial Report for the Month Ending September 30, 1999: "At the end of the first quarter, actual revenues in all but the General and Meals Tax Fund are exceeding expectations. This is a normal pattern for General Fund to be anemic due to the inability to collect Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes. The negative