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f. ~~ <br />~. <br />sentence. Efland continued that the statement regarding service to <br />development projects within the urban and transition areas was also <br />complicated and needed much more clarification. He stated that the <br />Economic Development Commission has not discussed the water/sewer , <br />policy, and, therefore, it is hard to explain to prospective clients <br />needing more clarification. He also addressed "loose ends" for those <br />citizens who had signed cantracts for tap-ons to the Efland sewer line. <br />He emphasize that a water/sewer policy needs to be in effect as soon as <br />possible. <br />Director of Economic Development Sylvia Price noted that the EDG would <br />review and discuss the Water/Sewer Policy during its meeting on October <br />13th and would prepare written comments. <br />Ervin Nicholson, Efland resident, expressed concern that those Efland <br />residents who had "signed up for and been approved" for tap-ons to the <br />Efland sewer line did not yet have sewer service. <br />County Attorney, Geoff Gledhill, stated that only one-half of Phase I <br />of the project has been completed. As funds are available, more of the <br />project will be completed and those residents with contracts will be <br />allowed to tap-on. <br />John Link noted that top priority at this time is the hiring of a <br />County Engineer. Once that is accomplished, mare progress can be made <br />toward completion of the Efland Sewer project. <br />Janis Burklin, Stoney Creek resident, expressed concern with the size <br />of the sewer line proposed for the new elementary school. Commissioner ,:;,+, <br />Carey responded that the school would have on-site systems and <br />suggested that the School Board be contacted with those questions. <br />John Link stated that the State has approved the site for wells and <br />septic tanks. <br />Commissioner Hartwell noted that he felt it was "ridiculous" to propose <br />wells and septic tanks for the school site. He expressed concern that <br />problems would occur. He stated that the County must live up to its <br />Land Use Plan unless there is a health hazard being addressed. <br />Meg McKean, Stoney Creek resident, also expressed concern with the <br />extension of sewer lines to the area. Collins responded that the <br />intent for the Rural Buffer is for public health and safety and schools <br />are public facilities. <br />Max Kennedy spoke, noting that he is concerned as a School Board <br />member, General, Contractor and a private citizen. He noted that the <br />school site has been perked and approved for low pressure systems. He <br />indicated that package plants were not being approved by the Department <br />of Environmental Management at this time. He noted personal <br />opposition to low pressure systems and stated that he was in favor of <br />municipal sewer lines. <br />Ben Lloyd spoke noting that a written response to the policy will be <br />