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r BOOK, 69 P AGE467 SEP 15 1987 P Director Pinto informed the Board that staff went up and looked at the operation going on there, and words simply can't describe it. He could not believe that the DER couldn't have taken stronger action. Utilities feels that the only way to resolve this problem and protect the health and welfare of the community is for the county to take the facility over as quickly as we possibly can and make emergency repairs to assure that the people have adequate and safe water. The Environmental Control Board has written a Stipulation for the utility owners to sign which will accomplish this. Mr. Pinto noted that we are not really gaining an asset; we are agreeing to take this facility over strictly because of our concern for the health and welfare of the residents. We are insisting on a clear title and all their back records, plans, etc., being turned over to us to give us some assistance in providing the service. Director Pinto continued that he is going to meet with the residents of this community Thursday night. They will be required to pay impact fees, both water and sewer. We are probably looking at some $50-60,000 immediate expense to go in and replace what they have, particularly on the water side, and staff needs the Board's approval to go in and make these emergency repairs as soon as all documents are signed. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Com- missioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved the Stipulation, authorized the Chairman to sign same after all pertinent documents are received, and authorized staff to make the required emergency repairs as soon as the legalities are taken care of. Commissioner Bowman was concerned that this will cost us a lot of money and felt strongly that the $1,000 required to be paid by Keppler is not nearly enough. She noted that Keppler has been fined punitive damages over the years; she did not believe 30