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they properly review the entire plans that will be submitted to DER, including a backup system, which will put us in a position to make sure we have reliable service and, on the other hand, also show that it is not exactly inexpensive to go that route and maybe that will bring them to the table. Director Pinto had one other point. He informed the Board that ITEK, the firm Wilder Corp. has chosen, is a very reputable firm, and when they design a plant, they design it based on the theory that it will be well-maintained and operated and that someone probably will be there 100% of the time. In our review, however, we will be looking at this plant as one that will not have full time operators or full time maintenance people. Chairman Scurlock wished to know if anyone was present representing the owners of Village Green. No one answered, and he asked that the record show that there is no one present at this meeting to represent the owner. Director Pinto advised that we did have a visit from a firm that is looking into the possible purchase of Village Green, and we received a letter from the present owner authorizing them to discuss Village Green matters with us. Chairman Scurlock felt possibly we would have a vehicle in terms of transfer of the franchise to strengthen our position. He asked whether they ever formally transferred the original franchise, and Director Pinto answered "not correctly." The Chairman wished this to be on the record for the benefit of those fine citizens in the audience who have been left more or less in limbo in this situation. Director Pinto expressed his opinion that if the owners keep up the record they are building, we will be in a position at some point to nullify their franchise. Commissioner Bird asked that Mr. Pinto explain the 50% sur- charge. Director Pinto advised that it is very simple - when the owners of the park receive their monthly bill, there is a 50% • 20 OCT 181988 BOOK 74 FAf r 540