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Island is not concerned about anything except water being transported to their golf course, and they are anxious for the County to reach some understanding with Saw Mill Ridge. Mr. Smith then stated that he, as a public citizen, could not really understand why the county is interested in furnishing water to developers on the island, and he would be disappointed if the County felt they had the obligation of providing these people with water. He further noted that he has been told by people at John's Island that no one has ever come to them asking about working something out regarding the water line. Chairman Scurlock commented that Mr. Smith knew, of course, that the County does not want the golf course not to be there, and to suggest that this Commission should not have an interest or concern about water resources is abso- lutely incorrect. This is very much a County issue, and St. Johns Water Management recently conducted a study which negates the 1976 study and does show an adverse impact on the shallow aquifer. Chairman Scurlock further felt there is no question that the water from the deep aquifer is ` perfectly usable for irrigation and becomes even more usable with blending. Attorney Sherman Smith asked if this has been docu- mented with respect specifically to the John's Island golf course and its proximity to the ocean. If it can be shown that the water is satisfactory for them, there is no objection. Chairman Scurlock felt sure that can be documented. He then challenged Attorney Smith's statement that no developer ever has approached Lost Tree re any possibility of using that line, which he stated is absolutely unequivocably incorrect. Mr. Briggs from Sea Oaks did contact them. Bay Tree at one point was receiving water as well as Sea Oaks and, in fact, three illegal taps have been made. 55 MAY 16 1984 BOOK -7 PAGE 55