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Attorney Vitunac asked if they have responded to the com- plaints, and Mr. Chancellor advised they have had people go out in the field and investigate them. Attorney Vitunac then asked about fire flow, and Mr. Chancellor believed it is whatever it was supposed to be. Attorney Vitunac asked if there has been a transfer of stock, and Mr. Chancellor said there has not. Attorney Vitunac asked staff if there have been any other letters of complaint, and Franchise Manager Abernethy reported that we have had one letter from the Home Owners Association. Attorney Vitunac, as a final closing remark, stated that he felt it is important for the record to show that this county is ready, willing and able to pass an order extending or modifying or issuing a new franchise to that utility today as we think we are required to do under the 179 Resolution, but the people who we thought wanted that action taken are saying today that they are not even sure they want a franchise and would prefer to be unregulated. He felt it is incumbent on the County to issue them some franchise anyway or put them out of business - they do not have the option of operating without regulation from this county. Attorney Bird was still in favor of keeping the olive branch out and tabling to give them an opportunity to meet with their principals and come back to the Commission as quickly as possible. Commissioner Eggert was confused as to what good their response would do. Attorney Vitunac believed the Board has to make the first step and say here is your new franchise, and then in September 1987, if they have not complied, revoke their entire operating permit at that time. Attorney Eggert stated that she would like to formally request that this be what they should consider as the franchise, and she would be happy to move the staff recommendation. It was pointed out that the public hearing is not over. JUL 14198 s3 BOOK