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aco,{ -9 PA 73, County Attorney K. R. Hoyle told the Board that since the ordinance was not adopted unanimously, it would have to come before the Board at the January meeting for a second vote. The Board considered water rate increases for FY 2003 -2004. Public Works Director Kenny Cole told the Board that the proposed average monthly residential bill would increase from $25.13 to $37.27 if the Board approved the increase. County Manager William Cowan told the Board that at mid -year the water district was operating at a S190,000 deficit. He also stated that the City of Sanford raised its water and maintenance costs provided to the county, along with unknown flushing costs. The rates were not raised in July as the Phase II water project was completed, which resulted in a $296,000 additional annual debt. After some discussion, Commissioner Paschal moved to approve the new water rate increase for FY 2003 -2004 as presented by Mr. Cole. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, flincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: Matthews The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Lemmond discussed with the Board concerns from the Northwest Pocket Volunteer Fire Department concerning water lines and hydrants. No action was taken on the matter. With no further business to come before the Lee County Water and Sewer District No. 1, Chairman Hincks moved to adjourn the Lee County Water and Sewer District No. 1 meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, 1-lincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted a nimously, and the meeting „no aud}gpti7 -d in keeping with the motion. ^1 � 4T Y Ik4T �. i ° cn Herbert A. Hincks,. Chairman ESr 11 M. Lee,