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reaction was "if it.a.in't broke., don't fix it." However, after - the Administrator expiained to him why he wanted this to be done and why it was necessary, Commissioner Bird stated that he told the Administrator he respected his authority and his decision and would go along with it with the understanding that if this change doesn't improve the situation and expediting of plans and if it causes a negative reaction in the Building Department, the Admin- istrator would reconsider his action and come up with another solution. Commissioner Eggert believed the Board members generally felt the same when they first heard of the proposed change, but she did believe we have had problems here for several years, especially in the single family realm, and we owe it to the public to consolidate and make the process simpler. She agreed there is a very real need. Commissioner Wheeler concurred, noting that he has discussed this with Administrator Balczun in the last few months and he be- lieved there has been a real problem. He supports the Adminis- trator's actions in trying to fix this, and if it is not fixed, we will know where to look and why it isn't fixed. Chairman Scurlock pointed out that there are about five different entities that must interrelate and mesh together in order to get that building permit or that C.O., and it is not working. We are having people who have to wait for 4-6 weeks to get something done and that is wrong. Councilman Howard asked whether the agreement has been in effect long enough that the City has no obligation to continue its agreement on this particular subject. County Attorney Vitunac stated it has been in existence four years, and Chairman Scurlock agreed it has been in effect long enough that we could let the City out at any time and if they wished, they could create their own department. Various members of the City Council indicated this was not desired. 25 BOO 1 F�Gr