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Chairman Scurlock wanted to make sure that -because we are going through Masteller & Moler and not directly to this particular consulting firm, that we are not putting another 10 or 15% on top, and Director Pinto assured him that it is a direct pass through of the cost. Director Pinto stressed that this study becomes more and more important every day; we cannot proceed -without it, and it also will provide us with valuable information as to what the conditions are as far as the water table in relation to the elevations on that sand ridge. Chairman Scurlock believed that Planning & Zoning are involved in researching and workshopping the coastal ridge, and he felt this particular study will examine at least a portion of that ridge and tell us how far we can cut down and still maintain good effluent disposal capability. Commissioner Bowman expressed her concern that they say the results will not be definitive enough to use for purchase negotiations. Director Pinto explained that the study has two parts. They have to do a certain amount of study to give us a fair indication of what we are going to be able to perc on the property; however, what their study shows as being what you can perc and what DER ends up permitting are two different things. They are not guaranteeing permitting at this stage; so, we have to move in a two process situation where the first stage gives enough informa- tion to allow us to negotiate with the property owner and reach an agreement on price. The final purchase will be subject to us being able to get DER permits to do what we have to do. There is also the possibility that the study might stop us dead in our tracks; the intent is to move step by step to see how far we go. Commissioner Bowman noted that it also says that inasmuch as this area already has been grossly disturbed, it may be necessary to do more shots in the area; she assumed they will close the test pits after inspection. This was confirmed. 48 Nov 18 198 BOOK �� FAtiE 413