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• • 06 •• Page 4 • VOTE: Unanimous MOTION: Shankhin moved positive finding on 8.2.4 a) . Yuhasz seconded the motion. Best noted the issue of water availability is -a volatile area of discussion and that he was not. satisfied with its " availability based on the Manager's report. Yuhasz cited the evidence given by the Water Commissioner who stated the Town had the ability to serve the site. Margison questioned how to resolve the two sets of facts. Yuhasz suggested the Manager 's report was based on a hypothetical situation while Johnson's was based on daily exposure 1 ex re p to the situation on which to make judgements. . Kramer asked if a letter was received from Hillsborough. Smith responded yes, citing Town Board action. Margison asked if this decision was made with awareness of other projects. Smith responded they had considered this project while considering three other major projects. Best cited a statement from Collins' memorandum. Halters noted Hillsborough controls extensions and in the absence of a northern Orange County policy It is hard to say there would not be enough water if improvements were made. He added that other projects are being approved by the Town for water extension . Kramer raised the question of fairness citing that letters from Hillsborough had been accepted for past projects . Jacobs noted that he attended the Hillsborough Commissioners' meeting at which Scotswood was discussed and an attempt to total water usage was only made subsequent to Scotswood approval . Pilkey felt it was hard to get an accurate picture adding she was skeptical about Johnson's figures and was concerned with new projects coming in. Shanklin noted everyone was concerned to varying degrees with raw water supply. Kramer suggestion a narrower interpretation of the issue given the acceptance of past letters of approval from the Town .