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Chairman Scurlock asked if anyone has had problems with the sewer system. Mrs. Perez, Vero Shores, stated that she had a problem with sewer odors, and there are times she has had to close their bathroom door. The Chairman asked if she had placed a complaint, and Mrs. Perez said that she had not. Fred Rankel, 2044 5th Ct., acknowledged that he had been sworn in and wished to state for the record that there was no moratorium on building in 1982; he felt it was 1976. He stated that there are just two in his family and they use an average of 4-5,000 gallons for personal use winter and summer, but he has to sprinkle his lawn, and he did not feel they should pay sewerage rates for water that is put on the lawn. He knew the County does this, but that doesn't make it right. Chairman Scurlock noted that they don't have a separate meter for irrigation, and further noted that he personally had a well dug for that purpose. People in the audience stated they can't dig wells because of the salt water intrusion. Commissioner Wodtke asked if there is any option in the Vero Shores area to have a separate meter for the house and for the irrigation system. Mr. Morris agreed it is a possibility, but stated that he could not speak for management. He felt it certainly could be accomplished through an additional line as long as the costs were reimbursed, but there would be two base facility charges so there might not be any advantage. Commissioner Lyons believed it will be found that the utility does not expect to treat all the water delivered to a house and that the rates are based on an experience factor. Director Pinto pointed out that this again is where you have to understand what the company is asking for in their rate hearing. It costs a specific amount of money to operate the 21 MAR 10 1986 BOOK 3 D0.+` E ��