GARRETT â The Garrett Common Council Tuesday adopted two ordinances during a brief session in City Hall.
The first measure outlining customer responsibilities when it comes to repairing or replacing faulty water lines, introduced and passed on first reading at the June 15 meeting, was unanimously adopted Tuesday.
At the earlier session, City Attorney Dan Brinkerhoff said the ordinance is in the best interests of both the water utility and customers, providing a process to identify leaks between the curb and home as the responsibility of the homeowner.
The ordinance allows the city to enter the premises to inspect a leak, if suspected. If the homeowner does not allow the city on site, water service to the home could be shut off.
GARRETT â Three or four developers have shown interest in potential projects in Garrett, according to City Planner Milton Otero.
While not disclosing further information, Otero told the Garrett Common Council Tuesday that meetings of the cityâs Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals are moving forward in February, with plans for socially distanced meetings in City Hall or in virtual sessions.
âThis is very exciting for us, and we are hoping all goes well,â he said.
City Attorney Dan Brinkerhoff said he would be able to attend the February meetings virtually, if needed. January meetings of the Garrett Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals have been canceled.
Two people living in the buildingâs sleeping rooms died in the fire in February 2019.
Otero said he has been in contact with First Deputy Susan Sleeper from the DeKalb County auditorâs office regarding the site at 109 S. Randolph St., owned by Tim Smith, who recently passed away. Otero learned the property has gone through a tax sale with no buyers and is currently in the hands of the DeKalb County Commissioners. Mayor Todd Fiandt has asked City Attorney Dan Brinkerhoff to speak to the Commissionersâ attorney, James McCanna, to determine if the city would be able to purchase the property and demolish it next year.