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suggested that the EHD should just drop the issue. The buyer was willing to do some work to resolve the issues that the EHD had at the site and explained that he was familiar with environmental cleanups. It was explained to him what he would have to do in order to remove the Notice and Order and that this Department was willing to provide assistance and oversight to help resolve the issues. It was suggested that he stop by the Department and review the file and that it would be made available to him. 09/08/00—Meeting with Peter Bednarek of Delta Funding, Mike Huggins, Alan Beidermann and Robert McClellon of the EHD. Peter Bednarek brought another prospective buyer to the meeting. The site status was discussed with the prospective buyer and the EHD again offered to help by reviewing plans and providing oversight for the cleanup efforts. The new buyer was provided with contact information for this Department. 09/08/00—Robert McClellon of the EHD phoned Dee Anne Watkins of County Counsel's Office. He explained to her that Delta Funding had not complied with the Notice and Order and asked for direction with regard to further enforcement. Dee Anne indicated that the EHD could refer the issue to the District Attorney for prosecution. Robert McClellon informed Mike Huggins that he was going to refer the matter to the District Attorney's Office. Mike Huggins agreed. 09/11/00—The file was referred to the District Attorney's Office this date. 09/25/00—Meeting with Gerald Rector and Don Mann of the San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office. Mike Huggins, Alan Biedermann, and Robert McClellon were present from the EHD. David Irey was also present for the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office. The meeting was held at the site. Gerald Rector and Don Mann were trying to resolve the issues at the site. Robert McClellon explained that the property owners are under an Administrative Enforcement Order to clean up and secure the property and investigate the area that was suspected of having subsurface disposal. He also explained that the EHD referred the issue to the District Attorney's Office. David Irey explained that he would need to meet with the owners prior to him making any type of settlement. During the site visit it was noted that there had been some excavation on the property. There was a trench that started at the north end of the property and followed the east property line south to the south property line. The trench then turned west along the south property line and stopped just short of the west property line. The trench went through a pile of burned tires and ash. 03/08/01 —Onsite visit with District Attorney David Irey, Mike Huggins, Robert McClellon, Attorney Sherri Kirk of the Kirk Law Firm representing Delta Funding. Jack Meranda of Prudential California Realty was also present. Jack Merenda was representing a potential buyer. Mr. Merenda was asking Page 4 of 5