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guess the problem I would have in this case is that you really have one neighbor,one
<br />person whos before you, that you can condition to connect to the sewer, and theres
<br />absolutely no obligation of any of the neighbors to join in that effort. And I daresay
<br />property owners that have a septic system thats working are not going to want to join in.
<br />I think the County has seen this repeatedly in areas where they have extended sewer lines
<br />to and required people to connect, and theres been a hue and cry from the residents
<br />saying, you know, No, we shouldnt have to have this expenditure because we have a
<br />system that has been working for decades and why would we now be required to connect
<br />to something else. So, I guess, the problem I would have is that you could condition one
<br />party and thered be absolutely no obligation on anybodys part to be a part of that. And
<br />I would be exceedingly surprised if one party could connect to the Keauhou system or
<br />any system for over 500 feet for $20,000. I mean, I can tell you, Ive built projects and
<br />that is, that number is absurd. Your waterlines alone, I mean, you can figure out what it
<br />costs just to dig a trench and its not going to be $20,000. And that doesnt put in a line,
<br />thatdoesntputintheforcemain,assumingitsallgravityfeed.Imean,anditsnotall
<br />gravity feed from there to the Keauhou system cause youve got to go up the hill. So
<br />youve got to pump it; and so youre talking about putting in a pump station. And thats
<br />not going to get done for $20,000.
<br />SPRINGER:Thank you, Mr. Mooers. Mr. Graham?
<br />GRAHAM:Could we have Ms. Kjos come back and just, to get a little bit more
<br />specifics. Cause I feel like if it is a kind of an open issue that needs more exploration,
<br />we should defer for that.
<br />SPRINGER:Ms. Kjos, can you return to the table, please.
<br />KJOS:The Keauhou system is that, the driveway is here, theres the
<br />church ruins right next to the driveway. Right straight across Alii Drive is the yellow
<br />gate that goes down to the bath house. Next to, on the south side of that yellow gate,
<br />there is a rocked-in jut that goes back toward the ocean. Theres a big manhole there.
<br />That is the Keauhou system. There already is a pump system in effect. What they told
<br />me was we have to get there, go under the road to that manhole, I call it, I dont know
<br />what it is, thats how far you go. My property happens to be 200-foot, 180-foot to the
<br />edge of the road, and then the 20-foot easement, and then another 20-foot. So Im a little
<br />over 200 -. And like I said to him, Im more than, I mean, Im more than able, willing, to
<br />go into with all the neighbors and put in, you know. I know its going to have to be a big
<br />trench. And the $20,000 estimate I got was in 1997, so, naturally, it has gone up.
<br />SPRINGER:Thank you, maam. Mr. Mooers, youve heard Commissioner
<br />Grahams sentiments and opinions on this matter. Might there be any value to deferring
<br />action today and exploring discussions with Ms. Kjos, and perhaps the other neighbors,
<br />about cooperating in getting in on this line to the Keauhou system which now seems so
<br />close by?
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