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APR 21 `� BOOK 68 0�cE15 a desire to do something similar to the west county utility expansion, and Director Pinto and he are developing some numbers to meet with them again. They are in contact with North Beach Water Company re possible acquisition, and our consultants have indicated we could construct a new water system north of CR 520 within our impact fee structure, which information certainly relates to those negotiations. They are meeting again Friday to try to firm up where we are going, and he will come back to the Commission to get guidance to determine if we should move ahead. Utilities Director Pinto expressed conviction that we could build a North County system under our existing rate structure, and further noted that with our experience with private utilities, North Beach Water Company is going to be hard pressed to convince him we should be expanding their existing franchise. Commissioner Eggert commented that she had a point on policy re costs, etc. In working towards acquiring a library site, her policy is to let staff negotiate entirely and then bring it back to the Commissioners. She did not want to get involved and say anything that can be misinterpreted. This is the way she works with the Library, and she hoped it will be the same in Utilities. Chairman Scurlock stated that he does participate with Utilities and is a part of the negotiating team. Mr. Pinto in the past has expressed a desire for him to participate at that level, and he intends to do so unless the Commission takes a formal vote to direct him differently. Commissioner Eggert noted that she is just asking that caution be exercised by all of us. Director Pinto emphasized that he goes out of his way to tell everyone with whom we negotiate that he is not the last word; that this goes to the Board and he only makes the recommendation. Chairman Scurlock believed the position is always taken 42