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Commissioner Ginn thanked the Utilities Department staff, especially Director Hubbs <br />and Assistant Director Smith, and Mr. Rocca and Hartman & Associates for the very fine <br />effort. She also thanked the Utilities Advisory Committee members who challenged Mr. <br />Rocca every step of the way on cost allocations; she thought the result was much better <br />because of their involvement. There is now a model in place and the goal is to eliminate as <br />much as possible the base facility charge and to have volume charges more reflective of <br />actual usage, but that is not possible at this time. She felt this was the very best rate study <br />the County could have. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Ginn, and <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, to approve staff's <br />recommendation (Option 1). <br />Commissioner Ginn asked the Commissioners if they wished to change "capacity <br />charge" back to "impact fee", and Commissioner Tippin thought it should remain as <br />proposed. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge remarked onthe excellentpresentationbyHartman and that <br />the GIS in the department has made the overhead cost almost non-existent. <br />Vice Chairman Adams commended Commissioner Ginn and the committee for years <br />of hard work. The committee members have put in a lot of time with staff and it was <br />appreciated. <br />Vice Chairman. Adams was still concerned with the department's policy on cut-offs <br />when there are existing deposits and felt that needed to be fixed. <br />Commissioner Ginn agreed that it definitely needed to be given consideration. <br />Director Hubbs pledged that a minimum threshold of $10 would be appropriate (now <br />$5) and thought it could be done administratively. <br />Vice Chairman Adams asked if it could be increased to $20-$25 if the customer had <br />a $50 deposit, and Director Hubbs responded in the affirmative. <br />Commissioner Ginn pointed out that committee member, Mr. Adam Kubik, had <br />worked as a rate consultant for many years in New York. <br />JUNE 229 1999 <br />31 <br />BOOK 109 PAGE 5-a <br />