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He noted that we had the exact same problem with North Beach Water Company, possibly because it is the same people. Chairman Scurlock asked if Director Pinto ever indicated to the Bent Pine people that the final decision is made at staff level and there is no appeal process. Director Pinto stated that it is staff policy to make sure everyone understands that they are only a rung in the ladder, and the applicant or franchisee has the ability to object to their recommendation. He advised that he told them that he would not recommend the county purchase the system, and then it goes to the Board. Chairman Scurlock asked if any Commissioner has ever dictated to Director Pinto a specific action that he had to take, and Director Pinto said absolutely not. He then asked the Board for clarification as to where they want staff to go from this point on. Chairman Scurlock felt the mood of the Commission is to move on to give Bent Pine a franchise and a period of time to come into compliance, and also Commissioner Bird is suggesting that Mr. Sundstrom go back to Florida Land and come back to the Commission with a purchase price or an outline of those items that would satisfy Bent Pine Utility. Commissioner Bird agreed he would like to see such an out- line, but Commissioner Eggert noted that what she hears Attorney Vitunac saying is that because we are required to regulate, we are required to pass this recommendation or something similar to it; so, she is still waiting for the public hearing to close so a Motion can be made. Attorney Vitunac noted that the Board has the option of postponing this hearing or continuing it to a time certain if they want to give them time to come back, but at some time the Board has to make an Order based on this franchise requirement. Commissioner Bird stressed his desire to leave the lines of communication open and get their response before we mandate 65 800 JUL'� 1 �� . 037� f'�q.,r ��