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8 <br />Thames reported on the construction costs for all the six <br />phases and the total cost for expanding the System. These figures are <br />in his report in the Permanent Agenda File. He reported that 111 taps <br />have been installed in phase one. Of that number there are 76 paying <br />customers. The remaining 35 customers have not tapped on or are <br />buildings standing empty. Most of these people are paying a monthly <br />sewer rate of $15.20. If CDBG funds can be obtained, the customer base <br />would increase approximately by 60 customers in the existing phase one. <br />Mr. Roy McAdoo spoke for those citizens who are paying the <br />monthly sewer fee and who cannot afford to tap onto the system. He <br />emphasized that these people really do need the sewer line. There is <br />one person who has granted an easement but has not received a stubout. <br />Benny Cecil, Chairman of the Efland Environmental Group, spoke <br />in support of finding a solution to complete the system. There are a <br />lot of problems in the Efland area with failing septic tanks which has <br />caused a health hazard for that community. He offered to work on a <br />special study group that would look into the situation to help all those <br />citizens in that area. <br />Chair Carey referred to the staff the question on the <br />easement. He is aware of the public health problems and asked the staff <br />to look into funding options that may be available including CDBG <br />monies. The options will need community involvement so they can comment <br />on the desirability of the options for the community. It will require <br />time and energy. Commissioner Halkiotis agreed, emphasizing that <br />something needs to be done in that area because it is a public health <br />hazard that needs to be corrected. <br />C. VISITOR BUREAU <br />The County Manager asked for Board comments on materials <br />distributed last week. The materials covered draft position <br />description, recruitment plan, advertisement, Visitor Bureau timetable, <br />and suggested initial Board meeting agenda. The Board had no comments <br />or questions. <br />D. STATE WATERSHED CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS <br />Planner David Stancil gave an overview on a proposed Orange <br />County position paper regarding the State watershed protection <br />classifications and development standards. This item was presented at <br />public hearing on August 26, 1991. The Board received this as a report. <br />This item will be placed on the next agenda as a decision item. <br />VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA <br />A. BID AWARD - EQUIPMENT FOR FRAZIER ROAD SOLID WASTE COLLECTION <br />CENTER <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br />Commissioner Halkiotis to award the bid for equipment to be used at the <br />Frazier Road Solid Waste Collection Center to Waste Industries West, <br />Inc. at a cost of $27,001. Other bids were received from NuLife <br />Environmental for $28,352, McClain Industries for $27,442.39 and <br />Cavalier Equipment for $27,412.40. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />