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MAY 15 1985 J(�} BOO 11 � handle any resulting stormwater discharge; however, the County shall not assume any legal liability with respect to such certification." He noted this way the individual would have to show what he has and we could suggest improvements. As a practical matter, we cannot require one individual to obtain easements and build a drainage system for an entire subdivision that already exists. Considerable discussion ensued in -regard to the problems caused by the higher elevations required for new homes, and Commissioner Scurlock felt possibly there could be a lesser elevation than having to go 36" above the highest point of the road. Chairman Lyons pointed out that another one of the factors involved is the septic tank. If we can have swales, that will help, but he felt if you build below the level of the road, you are looking for trouble. Discussion continued at length in regard to finding a way to assure lots in the older subdivisions are usable; the language suggested by the County attorney to alleviate the county's liability; the fact that a bad drainage situation could have existed even before a new house was built; and the problems involved in determining whether it might have existed or not. Commissioner Scurlock believed this would require more staff to look at every house, and Public Works Director Davis informed the Board that this budget session he is requesting an additional staff person to inspect building sites. Commissioner Bowman felt a simple solution would be to build on pilings and have a berm for the septic tank, but Board members generally believed the public would not be receptive to buildings on pilings. Chairman Lyons, however, noted that we cannot continue to aggravate the problem. Commissioner Wodtke expressed concern about an individual having to hire an engineer to survey the surrounding properties and figure out his drainage, but Chairman Lyons believed we can 28