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of the July 14, 2015 Orland Utilities Commission meeting (on file). <br /> Board discussion followed. <br /> 12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br /> 2:11 <br /> p.m. <br /> A. Community Development <br /> 1. Consideration of Comprehensive Plan Amendment Options: Water <br /> Connection Policy Change or Urban Service Area Expansion West of <br /> 58`h Ave and South of the Main Relief Canal <br /> (memorandum dated October 5, 2015) 207-223 <br /> ----------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> Director <br /> -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> Director Boling recalled the August 18, 2015 Board of County <br /> Commission meeting, where staff was directed to explore options <br /> to change the water connection policy to add another exception <br /> that would allow Epic Missions f/k/a Christian Outreach <br /> International, Inc. and similar facilities to connect, or expand the <br /> Urban Service Area (USA) to include or touch the Epic Missions <br /> site. He explained why staff believed the USA boundary should <br /> remain unchanged, and the problematic issues with making a <br /> water connection change. He recommended the Board not <br /> change the water connection policy or expand the USA. <br /> A lengthy discussion ensued as the Board made comments and <br /> posed questions to staff. <br /> Paul Munsie, President and co-founder of Epic Missions, <br /> provided background, urged the Board to allow Epic Missions <br /> and nearby similar sites to connect to County water, and offered <br /> to pay for the installation of the water distribution lines. <br /> Kent Hawkins, Minister of Cornerstone Christian Church, a <br /> neighboring site to Epic Missions, encouraged the Board to allow <br /> a water connection. <br /> Louis Schacht, owner of Schacht Groves, a neighboring site, <br /> encouraged the Board to extend the urban service boundary, and <br /> provide urban services. He stated that he would pay for the water <br /> line. <br /> Commissioner Flescher stressed that this would not be an Urban <br /> Service Boundary move. <br /> MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED <br /> by Chairman Davis, to direct staff to initiate a Comprehensive <br /> Plan Amendment to chane the water connection policy to allow <br /> g P Y <br /> certain types of use, with costs to be borne by the applicants. <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes Page 9 <br /> October 13,2015 <br />