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FF- -7 <br />APR igo BooK 8v9 PAUF 215 <br />Beach Press Journal stating that the Utilities Department has spent <br />$10 million on consultants, which he felt was horrendous. <br />Chairman Bird indicated that in addition to consulting <br />services, the $10 million included engineering for system and plant <br />design, line extensions, etc. <br />Mr. John strongly suggested that if that is the case, the <br />County should provide the public with exact totals for engineering, <br />architects, and other consultants. Continuing, he related that his <br />sewer bill used to be $2.50 a month when the mobile home park had <br />its own sewage treatment plant. Now he pays $15.11, which is a <br />600% increase. In addition, he had to pay an impact fee of <br />$1,250.00 when the County took over the system. He directed the <br />Board's attention to a newspaper editorial stating that impact fees <br />are counterproductive. <br />Mr. John could not understand why the Utilities Department <br />cannot give people a discounted rate when they are up north like <br />the telephone, electric and cable television companies do. He <br />thought that the utilities bills should include a return envelope <br />for the customers to use when they mail their payments. <br />Chairman Bird directed Utility Services Director Terry Pinto <br />to prepare a written response to the above issues and mail a copy <br />to Mr. John at his summer address. <br />18 <br />