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MINUTES June 1, 2000 6 BOARD OF HEALTH whatever remnants there were from our system and tremendously, drastically decreased it. We gave, and I don't mean to say ultimatums, but at that time we said okay this is what we need to do. I need to know by this time. The Cape Cod Commission has been extremely kind to us and I'm not angry or upset with them, but we are extremely concerned III tell you. At that time you allowed phase 1, phase 2 to happen. Right there is an indication you knew our intention." Mr. Eichner stated, "I think at that point,just as a way of explanation, at that point there was a desire to be accommodating to you and..." Mr. Mahoney interjected, "And we appreciate it." Mr. Eichner continued, "... and I understand your concerns and I think the Commission met those concerns and allowed that to go forward. I will say that in making that decision that does not represent any sort of approval of the Talanian project. It just represents that there was a desire here to move forward on that particular part." Mr. Mahoney added, "The point which I'm trying to make in that statement isn't the desire for Talanian to go forward or not to go forward, but I think it's the point that they clearly understood our intention. Our intention at the time was Title V, reserve. So, I mean I heard you make the statement that... this was a surprise... and I apologize for that, but our statement has been very clear and our mission has been clear." Mr. Eichner stated, "I think you misunderstood me." Mr. Mahoney stated, "That's possible." Mr. Eichner continued, "It was a surprise to us during the hearings, I mean we had been progressing along under the consideration that it was going to be Title V and it was a surprise to us at the hearings to have minutes brought forward saying that there was an understanding with the Board of Health that if this didn't go forward it was going to be a denitrifying system." Mr. Mahoney add, "See, that was maybe something that they would like. If I were to give them that, what were they going to give me?" Mr. Eichner responded, "I understand your situation. I hope you understand my situation." Mr. Mahoney continued, "Believe me, I'm trying to and I'm not being critical of the Cape Cod Commission because, in fact, they were helpful in doing this. Our extreme concern right now would not have brought us further discussion with the Talanian people. We have talked to our own people though, is what ramification your imposing upon them at the 11th hour. That's going to have a tremendous financial impact on us and we're concerned about that." Mr. Ball questioned, "Is your full intent to hook into the Talanian when it becomes available?"