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440 by the engineer that the water and sewer lines could not be installed in this manner. In conclusion, Mr. Smith volunteered to do whatever he could to help the County in regards to the water project. Mrs. Betty Graves of Perry Street questioned the inclusion of that area in the proposed water and sewer district. It was determined by the engineer that her home was located within the proposed district. Mr. Richard Smith expressed interest in Van Tassel Drive being included in the proposed water and sewer district and requested information regarding the cost of service lines and meters to individual lots. Mr. Paul Watson stated there were no plans for water lines along that street at the present time. Also, Mr. Watson briefly reviewed the proposed fee schedule for service lines and meters. Mr. James Whitley expressed concern regarding persons living within the proposed district and presently receiving water from the City of Concord. It was noted that the County would not interfere with the water system of the City of Concord. Mr. Whitley asked that the Board give the citizens all the facts regarding the proposed water and sewer district and bond referendum. Also, Mr. Whitley volunteered to pay for a telephone operator to answer all questions from the public regarding the proposed district. Mr. Jeff Fink of 2254 Quail Drive asked if existing water lines under a community water system would be used or if an entire new system would be installed. He was advised by the engineer that if the present community water system did not meet the standards set by the County that a new system would be installed and residents would be responsible for paying the cost of the tap fee to the new system. Mr. Fink also asked that the Board consider the placement of a fire hydrant at the Pitts Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Manuel Kiser stated it was nice that the County was starting a water system; however, he stated there was poor planning in drawing the boundary lines of the proposed district. He stated the boundary lines should not be located down the center of a highway but should be established 500 feet across the center line of the highway. Mr. Miser expressed concern that the County was including areas in the proposed district which were already served by the City of Concord or a State Utility approved water system. He stated there were not enough proposed water lines and expressed concern that everyone in the district would not be served by water within a ~ten-year period. He stated the Board members were placing too much faith and confidence in people they could not trust in regards to water and sewer. Mr. James A. Blair of Kannapolis suggested that the Board consider the possibility of splitting the proposed water and sewer district into three separate districts. It was noted that this would be impossible to do under the regulations for the Farmers Home Administration grant/loan to the County for the establishment of a water system. Mr. G. E. Lentz, plumbing contractor, stated the need for water in the county and praised the County for beginning work on a water system. He ~asked that the Board answer all questions of the public to insure passage of the proposed bond referendum. Mr. Bill Bonny, Chairman of the Cabarrus County Water and Sewer Study Commission, stated there were some problems with the proposed district but that it was better for the County to start a water system than to do nothing. He also stated the importance for the Board to be completely honest with the citizens in the county in presenting facts regarding the bond referendum. There being no one else to speak regarding the proposed water and sewer district, Chairman Nash concluded the public hearing at 8:26 P.M. The Board agreed to discuss a matter relating to the emergency situation requiring the construction of an animal shelter for Cabarrus County. Mr. Charles D. McGinnis, County Manager, reported that the following bids were received at 11:00 A.M. on November 30, 1983. COMPANY BID BOND TOTAL BID D. C. Linn, Inc. Cresent Construction Company, Inc. Cabarrus Construction Company, Inc. Concord Builders, Inc. L. P. Cox Construction X $47,989.00 X $43,478.00 X $36,528.00 X $43,938.00 NO BID