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The Board discussed the proposed fee schedule for selected environmental health services within the Health Department. Commissioner Walker stated his opposition to charging fees for services rendered. Chairman Whitted stated he has given the fee schedule a great deal of thought and he is unsure of what direction to take. He stated the Board could leave the anticipated $25,OOQ from fees in .the budget at this time and later adjust the document. Commissioner Willhoit stated the work load of the sanitarians is generated greatly by environmental services. People are asked that taxes not be increased, yet this is a service where the cost and benefits are directly related. He added that he could not support the present number of sanitarians in the Health Department without some fee schedule. He continued that he was not opposed. to having a certified engineer, privately hired by developers, do the soil analysis or supervise the septic tank installations. Commissioner Pinney stated he was not ready to make a decision on the proposed fee schedule, but the Board needed to decide whether or not to put the $25,000 in the budget. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he essentially opposed the total recommendation for assessing fee as presented by the Health Board; however, in the area of septic tanks and the possibili"y o£ same future well ordinance, this is a specialised service for a specialized group and is a case where the user should pay the cast for the service. He suggested the $25,000 be left in the budget and that the Board give this matter more though as to whether or not to go with the total recommendation of the Health. Board ar to modify the recommendation. Commissioner Walker asked that the $25,000 be taken out. The consensus of the Board was to leave the $25,000 in the Manager's recommended budget. The $oard proceeded to review the budget document and suggested changes in the following axeas. Add:. Board of Election $ $,000 Recreation Specialist 12,271 Recreation Tennis Courts 5,000 Botanical Garden 4,700 Community Theatex 1,000 Library 4,000 JOCCA 6,000 Human Services 17,463 Coordinator Switchboard 2,000 Rape Crisis 2,405 Dam at Lake Orange 20,000 CETA ` 46,300 Northside/Ef-Cheeks 45,000 The total amount for add ons is $174,139 Mr. Pinney summarized the discussion. From the $174,139 of new revenue, $113,440 was taken from the schools. This leaves $60,699 which needs to be added to the budget as it now stands without the add ons or addin5 additional monies for schools. The Contingency will remain at $225,000.