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the initiation of us taking this system over came from that direction, and they represent about 50% of the owners. Mr. Schenck advised that he started that association and chartered it, but he is no longer a member of it. Director Pinto explained that there have been major improvements made to the wastewater facility as it is there now, and if the developer wanted to take the cost associated with those improvements and come in for a rate increase, an increase undoubtedly would be justified. Commissioner Scurlock believed he and Mr. Pinto have been working with Mr. Robinson for about 5 years trying to find an acceptable way to bring this plant onto the county system. Commissioner Bird felt that actually the people in Laurelwood are getting a real good deal as most people coming onto the county system would have to pay a $1,250 impact fee, and Commissioner Eggert further noted that it appears there are problems out there already with odor and noise, and there is the potential for having a lot more fixing to do. Director Pinto agreed there are problems, and we have to work diligently to remove the system from that area. He agreed with the comment made that the more efficient the operation, the less cost to the customer, and that is exactly our intention in taking this system over. Mr. Schenck asked about the time frame anticipated in hooking up to the county line. Director Pinto explained that actually is not part of the takeover. The county is going to go in and operate the system and we hope to have a South County system within the next 5 years. Mr. Schenck stressed that the county will be using the system as it is for the next 5 years so all that will happen is a change in ownership and an increase in rates. Commissioner Eggert pointed out that there could be an increase in rates anyway. The developer could come in for a rate 33 mor `'1�