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operation compared to the cost of the installation of gravity sewers in that area, we come out far ahead. He further pointed out that we had to do that type analysis to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of this system in order to be able to get the sewer system grant. Mr. Close brought up the point that Rockridge has quite a few "snowbirds." He believed the sewer rate tends to tie to the water rate; he asked if the residents are going to pay a fixed sewer fee or if it is going to be determined by usage based on the water rate; and if so, what about the people who are away for months at a time and there is no usage. Director Pinto explained that there is a base facility charge, a billing charge, and a charge directly related to use. The base facility charge and billing charge are billed regard- less of use; so, you would get a bill the same as your water bill as far as the method is concerned. Then, if you don't use any waste water, which is something like $2.86 per 1,000 gallons, you don't get charged for that. Carroll Watson, resident of 16th Place, informed the Board that he was told at the meeting in Rockridge that this would cost about $3,200 per unit, but he has received a letter which says that since he elected not to participate in the federally funded portion of this project, he is being assessed $1,250 to run the line up to the house. Mr. Watson stated that is not correct; he did send in a notarized letter saying that he would participate; and he has a copy of it. Director Pinto advised that if that is the case and Mr. Watson wants to participate, we can add his name to the Roll right now. Mr. Watson gave his address as 676 16th Place, and Chairman Scurlock directed that the record note that we will add Mr. Carroll Watson of 676 16th Place, Vero Beach, Fla., to the Assessment Roll. 36 N O V 11988 BOOK 75 ME 36