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14 1 mayor, who was not very interested at this point. He noted that this will likely be a lengthy 2 process and there will be many more discussions. 3 Frank Clifton said the towns would have to agree to be part of a district in the 4 countywide system. He said that the towns have the authority to regulate recycling in their own 5 jurisdiction. If the towns desire to continue the current system, each of them would have to 6 agree to opt in for recycling services that would be paid for with a countywide tax. 7 Commissioner Dorosin noted that if the towns do not opt in the county could still move 8 forward. 9 Frank Clifton said yes, but it would be only for unincorporated areas. He said that a 18 special tax can be enacted for the unincorporated areas, but the towns have to agree to 11 participate. 12 Commissioner Pelissier asked if the municipalities have the authority to levy fees, and 13 would it help or hinder the Board in any of these options. 14 John Roberts said the court said the county did not have the authority to levy a fee, but 15 that the municipalities can levy fees. He said he believes the towns have that authority, but the 16 town attorneys disagree. 17 Commissioner Pelissier asked if it would help the situation if the towns agreed that there 18 were such authority. 19 John Roberts said it would result in a situation where the towns could, by resolution, 20 declare the county has the right to continue the current service within town jurisdiction. The 21 towns would then handle establishment of the fee through their budget process, and would 22 authorize the county to collect the fee and run the program. He said this would be considerably 23 easier. 24 Commissioner Pelissier asked how long it would take to establish an authority. She also 25 mshed, if only one municipality agreed tu participate, would it be possible to add others to the 26 authority later on down the road. 27 John Roberts said he does not know how long the establishment would take, likely 28 several months at the least. He said it is a step by step procedural process. He said 29 municipalities can opt in later. 30 Frank Clifton said that if one town agreed to participate, the process could be started 31 fairly quickly and then other towns could join later by following the process. He noted that the 32 eastern part of the state has a large solid waste authority, involving 4 or 5 counties. He said 33 that the towns all have their own solid waste oo||action, paid for out of general funda, and the 34 focus should be on recycling, as this is why towns would join. 35 Commissioner Rich said she would like to hear more information from Gayle Wilson on 36 his professional opinion regarding the options that have been presented. 37 Gayle Wilson said ultimately a solid waste management authority would be best, but this 38 may take up to 3 years. He said he is not aware of any solid waste authority that doesn't have a 39 transfer station, landfill, or some sort of infrastructure that serves as an anchor and a financial 40 source. 41 Gayle Wilson said that, for Option 8, he respectfully observes that it does not appear 42 that the board is ready and able to enter into multiple siting processes for additional 43 convenience centers and drop off sites. 44 He said that Option 7 can be implemented fairly quickly but will not be a long term 45 option. 46 He said that Options 5'6' recommend frmnchising, and he does not think franchising of 47 municipal collection is an appropriate method. He said the franchise option is a deal killer for 48 jointly working with towns. He said franchised recycling collection tends to perform poorly. 49 He said that district taxes seem to be the most viable option, either on the way to an 50 authority, or in lieu of an authority. He said that Option 3 would need a year or so of study to