§ 8-4-5 HEARING.
   (A)   Inform Council. Prior to the hearing, the Town Manager may inform the Town Council by written memoranda about the project. At or before the hearing, the Manager will inform the Town Council concerning such compliance with § 8-4-4 of this chapter. Any information in writing furnished to the Town Council prior to the hearing will be available as set forth in § 8-4-4(A)(9) of this chapter.
   (B)   Presentation by Town Manager and affected persons. At the hearing, the Town Manager may make an oral presentation to the Town Council about the project. All affected property owners and members of the general public will be given an opportunity to present their views, objections and/or remonstrances. The Town Manager will then be given an opportunity to make further comments.
   (C)   Possible continuation. The hearing may be continued from time to time. If continued, further or additional notices will not be required.
   (D)   Protests submitted; ruling by Council. Protests lodged in accordance with § 8-4-4 of this chapter will be submitted by the Town Manager. The Town Council will rule upon their validity and sufficiency. If the Council determines that the valid protests exceed 50% of the affected property owners, the Council shall find that the project will not be completed, except as it may be built with funds of the town. The specific ruling on the protests as submitted shall be included in the ordinance under § 8-4-6 of this chapter if the Council authorizes the construction of the improvements.
(Ord. 9(1976) § 1-5)