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what the consequences might be for someone who does not hook up now. Commissioner Scurlock explained that impact fees will change depending on the cost of building a treatment facility. Community Development Director Keating said the County policy is that no permit, except for reroofing, will be issued unless there is a hookup to the Vater service. Mr. Caraly noted there seemed to be objection to square footage assessment and asked if any thought could be given to linear and lateral assessment with a cap for individuals, like the previous speaker who had a larger lot. County Attorney4Vitunac advised that the square footage method of assessment was chosen because everyone, including the Supreme Court and this Commission, were convinced that square footage is more fair. He further explained that this is a one-time expense, the water lines will remain in place and add value to the property. While this particular lady has only one residence on the property, .in the future there may be as many as six houses on that same property and there will be water service for them. Discussion ensued on the pros and cons of each method of calculating assessments. Chairman Bird concluded that each project costs X dollars and we have X customers and every adjustment that we make for one individual must be picked tip by the rest of the owners. Mr. Caraly asked for some consideration regarding the interest rate to be charged for financing the assessments, and the Board assured him that staff constantly analyzes our financing alternatives for individuals. At the -same time, we must keep the County secure and we cannot go out and issue debt indiscriminately. Ms. Johnnie Dear, resident of Emerson Villa, said the preceding speaker covered most of her concerns but wanted to make a correction. She felt Emerson Villas is 65 to 70 percent developed and there are many double lots owned by individuals. She also urged lower interest rates and longer finance terms. Henry Martin, 100 11th Court, felt the Board covered all his concerns. He felt there were people who were working and could not be at the meeting who would be interested in longer financing. He asked about the monthly billing after the lines are installed. Director Pinto explained that the monthly charge is to residents who commit to the water by paying the impact- fee to reserve capacity at the treatment plant. Mr. Martin asked whether sewer lines will be installed at some future time. He could not understand why water and sewer are not done at the same time. 11 DEC 0 3 OW1