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19 1 Commissioner Gordon asked how these other options will be articulated. She 2 suggested this could be brought back by staff. She questioned what options would be put back 3 on the table. She said some options, such as franchises, have been eliminated by the Board, 4 and she questioned how it would affect the interactions with the towns if these things were 5 added back. She said the reintroduction of some of these options may have unintended 6 consequences. 7 Gayle Wilson said some of the topics include: the general fund option; Solid Waste 8 Convenience Center-only option; district tax; and a subscription service. 9 Michael Talbert said the County has already made a commitment to the towns saying 10 that the urban curbside is moving forward, and some of these other options are in conflict and 11 may have unintended consequences. He asked if the Board wants everything on the table at 12 the public hearing, or if the general fund idea should be eliminated. He said this means the 13 town residents would have to pay a tax to support the rural district, and this would be a problem 14 with intergovernmental relations. 15 Chair Jacobs said he has suggested that staff can vet the universe of options and come 16 back with a statement on February 4th. He said this would allow the Board to review it and 17 make an informed recommendation. 18 Commissioner Dorosin said he disagrees with the idea that the two goals are in conflict. 19 He said he feels that it is possible to have both environmental protection and social justice. 20 21 A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to 22 move forward with: 23 24 1. Discussing potential public hearing(s) on the proposed District establishment and other 25 options to be articulated, if inclined; determining the number and locations of public hearing(s) 26 the Board would like staff to pursue scheduling, including whether the public hearings should be 27 separate meetings or occur as part of regular Board meetings. (Note— Based on statutory 28 requirements and time constraints associated with a July 1, 2014 implementation, staff 29 believes public hearing(s) will need to occur in late March and early April). 30 2. Pending outcomes from #1 above, directing staff to bring back proposed public hearing 31 dates, times, and locations to the February 4, 2014 regular Board meeting for approval. 32 33 VOTE: UNANIMOUS 34 35 Michael Talbert summarized the above motion. He asked for clarification on whether 36 these hearings will be held at regular Board meetings or at separate meetings. He also clarified 37 that the Board does not want staff to move forward with the criteria to establish a district, but 38 that that process should stop at the fact that a district is possible, as well as the other three 39 options. He asked that the clerk poll the Board for relative dates to possibly do two additional 40 meetings. 41 Commissioner Gordon said she thought it was articulated that staff should vet the four 42 options, but possibly not bring back all four of them. 43 Michael Talbert said the four options outlined by Gayle Wilson are what will be brought 44 back with advantages and disadvantages, on February 4th, so that the Board can consider 45 whether these should be included in a public hearing. 46 Commissioner Gordon said she just wanted this to be clear to the towns. 47 A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to 48 hold two public hearings as stand-alone events; to review the options brought forward; and to 49 receive public comment.