Sewer moratorium petition presented, no hearing scheduled
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A group petition seeking a moratorium on moving ahead with the Stewart's Creek sewer project was presented to the town council last month.
The council has 90 days from the submission of the group petition to the town clerk to "act by taking a vote on the merits" of the petition, according to the town charter.
Such a vote does not require any subsequent action by the council.
The moratorium seeks a stop to "any and all plans to begin the excavation and sewering installation of the area of Hyannis known as Stewart's Creek, until such time as sufficient financial support can be issued to homeowners of the affected area."
The contracts for both phases of the sewer project have been signed and are moving ahead, leaving a question on just how the council could respond to the petition. At the Jan. 21 council meeting, DPW director Mark Ells said that with signed contracts there would need to be some legitimate reason to halt the project.
The council is required to hold a public hearing on the petition, but one has yet to be scheduled.