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cost of running the plumbing from the house to the sewer line. DAVID LINER, committee member for the Efland Sewer organization, poiinted out the need for completion of this sewer line. It is a health hazard and needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Some have the sewer line in front of their house but are not hooked up because of the cost involved. The CDBG money could provide the monies necessary to complete this line. There are a lot of businesses that have serious sewage disposal problems. It is a health hazard and they would like to see the Board of County Commissioners do whatever is necessary to complete this project for the present and future residents of Efland and those who live downstream. ANN HADLEY expressed support for a Community Development Block Grant to complete the Efland Sewer so that new customers could be added and thus lower their rates. She asked for the Board of County Commissioners help in completing this sewer line. BUSTER GRAHAM, property owner in Efland stated he believes this sewer system will help the quality of water. He owns a small mobile home park in Efland and has never had any problems. However, the United Methodist Church in Efland is not allowed to do the necessary renovations to provide for the handicapped because there is no room for a septic tank. He asked for the Board's help in securing a CDBG to finish the Efland Sewer line. ALICE MCADOO, representing the Council on Aging and the JOCCA Board, stated that they have a lot of senior citizens in the Efland area who are paying 25 or 30 dollars a month for water and sewer. She asked the Board to help all they can. She would like to see all the phases finished. They want to keep Efland beautiful. She asked the County Commissioners to support a grant. WALTER MCDADE, Efland resident, thanked the County Commissioners for what they have done up to this point. He has received the sewer line and is thankful. He supports whatever effort can be put forth to secure a CDBG and will do whatever he can to help. SHIRLEY OAKLEY made reference to the septic tanks which are failing and asked what will happen if the system is not finished for four or five years. A lot of the people do not have enough property to run the necessary lines. SAM ENGLISH stated there are a lot of senior citizens who hope they can eventually tap onto the water and sewer lines. There is water on top of the ground because the septic tanks are not working properly. WARREN SHANKLEY noted that there is water and sewage standing and draining into the Eno River. There are senior citizens on low income who cannot afford a new septic system. He would appreciate anything the County can do to get a grant. LARRY WARREN, lifetime resident, has a big problem with his septic system. There is not a lot he can do without infringing on other's property. He cannot do anything until they get the sewer. There is a lot of pride in the Efland community and it is a growing community with new houses which have increased the tax base. LINDSAY EFLAND indicated that the community appreciates what the Board of County Commissioners have done. They have enhanced the quality of life for many people and helped alleviate some of the health hazards in that area. There is still much to be done. As a community, they are willing to work with the Board of County Commissioners. There are real public health problems that still exist. A grant would be a wonderful way of dealing with these problems. He explained why it is costly to run a line to a house for sewer service. He also commended the Board for allocating staff time to