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04 14 1991 <br />)4 µ) <br />BOOK <br />the Board would have to make a finding right from the beginning <br />not to give relief on the -square footage method of assessment <br />because they have determined fairness. The Board will look at <br />other factors, but the property owners cannot argue any longer <br />that they do not like the square footage method of assessment. <br />Chairman Bird suggested that at the outset of Tuesday's <br />public hearing Attorney Vitunac repeat the guidelines just given <br />in order to inform any of the applicants what their burden of <br />proof is. <br />Commissioner Eggert understood that benefits are not just in <br />terms of what the property is at the current time but benefits <br />that could potentially happen to that property in the future. <br />Attorney Vitunac explained that it encompasses all forms of <br />benefits, such as increased value, etc., but Commissioner Eggert <br />felt people think of it as what is there now and not the fact <br />that they could divide their property or develop a larger acreage. <br />Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that there is an economy <br />to doing the project in terms of reading meters and in servicing <br />the lines. It is a concise service area, and from that standpoint, <br />it ends up not inordinately impacting our system. <br />There being no other questions of staff, Chairman Bird <br />commended the Utilities staff on their presentation this morning. <br />He felt it was very helpful and informative. <br />There being no further business, on Motion duly made, <br />seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 10:30 o'clock A.M. <br />ATTEST: <br />Clerk <br />10 <br />Chairman <br />