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r � � <br />a utility system on a petition basis. He stated that he was not <br />concerned about the economics involved if Glendale Lakes does not <br />connect. The utility does not need these customers; we do not <br />need the headache; and he did not want the people aggravated with <br />him. As to the question posed as to why this ever came to the <br />Commission, Director Pinto pointed out that there were those who <br />feel as strongly for the water as some feel against it, and he <br />can't refuse them the right to come to the Commission. <br />Lynn Hail, resident of Glendale Lakes, wished to speak <br />affirmatively of this project. He apologized to the Board for <br />getting them involved in a neighborhood squabble, but stated that <br />he did believe there is a need to address the petition process, <br />which he felt has a potential for doing some real damage, and it <br />is happening now. He felt the problem is two -fold - the poor <br />Information disseminated and the fact that someone working for <br />the county has written a letter that caused bad feelings and <br />exacerbated the negative feelings that were there. Mr. Hall <br />believed the neighborhood is divided about half and half - some <br />folks have good water and some don't. His house is four years <br />old, and he can't keep the iron off his fixtures. He believed <br />the method of the payment is a sticking point as well as the cost <br />and asked if there is any way to try to appease the folks who are <br />not in favor of this and possibly spread the payments out over a <br />longer term. <br />Chairman Scurlock noted that we have tried to work with <br />residents in terms of the payment schedule; however, we must be <br />consistent and can't adopt a program just for one neighborhood. <br />Jack Pearce, part time employee of the Utilities Department, <br />believed he has become the villain in this piece. He felt that <br />some of the comments made about his personal comments have been <br />appropriate and believed he owes the Commission an apology since <br />he works for the County part time. While he does feel that he <br />can express his private opinion to whomever he wants, he believed <br />he made an extreme tactical mistake, and he is sorry for that. <br />45 BOOK 7 rrlE 18 5 <br />