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M. 3 1991 BOOK to say that we don't regulate them - we are not interested in the franchise. Commissioner Scurlock felt we do have an ability in that regard and we should pursue it, especially with the concern of Lost Tree and the need for additional re -use water. Commissioner Eggert asked if they have said they needed to stay private since they drilled that well out on Gem Island. Director Pinto advised that we haven't talked to them in several months, and he understood they are talking about transferring the ownership of that line. Commissioner Scurlock did agree that the ownership of the line, etc., is quite complicated, but felt we should renew our efforts in that area. Director Pinto wanted everyone to understand that a meeting was held in his office with this group and their attorney, and we brought up about the bridge and no permit. They were to submit to this Board all the information that made their line a legitimate legal line, and we -were told not to do anything until that took place. Commissioner Scurlock advised that all we have gotten so far is proof of insurance, but in terms of any legitimacy for that line to be placed there, we have nothing. He noted that another important fact is that they do not have a R/W permit. Commissioner Bowman felt that our approach should be nego- tiation rather than litigation, and Commissioner Eggert believed we have had a change of players. Utilities Director Pinto further noted that this goes all the way back to the years when Gary Brandenburg was County Attorney, and we put them on notice that they should be franchised. Discussion followed as to whether the main people involved will be available for the meeting scheduled on September 17th. It was explained that John Morrison is heading up the group which has to do with the internal use of the effluent, but that is different than the club that owns the line. Discussion continued regarding the potential for mutual cooperation to legitimize the line and concern about the September date, and Attorney Vitunac advised that he would like to ask that the Town of Indian River Shores sign that agreement also as he was not comfortable with having the County make an agreement with J.I.W.S., Inc. without the Town's signature also. Chairman Bird asked that, in the meantime, the Board address the item before us in regard to approving the Change Order recommended by staff. 24 u _I