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Millville looking into a sewer district for just one neighborhood By
Meghan Dinger MILLVILLE -- Nearly two dozen citizens came to the council meeting Thursday to discuss a controversial proposal for the formation of a special sewer district within Millville city limits. Several months ago, a proposal to build a sewer system for Millville was turned down dramatically by citizen votes, Mayor Gale Hall said, and now, a small group of citizens is proposing the formation of a sewer district just for the small area that wants it. This special sewer district would be a "separate operating entity," becoming a district and a distinct portion of the city with boundaries, Hall said. If it gets approval from the council after three weeks of newspaper advertising and two public hearing, the city of Millville would be free from financial responsibility and liability, but would then have no control over the operations of the district. "It would basically be the same exact package that was offered before, only limited to a smaller, less inclusive boundary," Councilman Gene Eggleston said. Funding for the district would come from the state, but the exact boundaries and location have not been decided upon yet. Despite the new plans to form the sewer district, several citizens have expressed their concern and outrage, feeling that by letting a small separate community with a sewer system develop, it will eventually spread to the entire community over time. They made their vote once, and don't feel they should have to vote again on the same issue. "What effect is this going to have on the community?" Councilman Mike Johnson asked. "Let's not be too hasty yet." "We've been told of what the citizens want," Hall said. "It was voted down overwhelmingly. I had a clear impression of what the people want, but I also think it's right to look in to and get more information." Councilman Larry Lewis said he would like to talk with other communities that have special sewer districts and hear their general consensus, before the council makes any decisions. "I would rather learn more, than to rush and make a mistake," Lewis said. Hall said he wants to hear from Dave Church, the Utah attorney of Lakes, Cities, and Counties, and "get a lot more information. "There are some more unknowns that need to be worked out," Hall said. The council decided to appoint Gene Eggleston and Larry Lewis in charge of gathering more information on the district, as well as contacting other communities who have them. The issue was tabled, and Eggleston and Lewis will report back to the council at the next meeting April 4.
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