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Michael Talbert summarized the above motion. He asked for clarification on whether these hearings will be held at regular Board meetings or at separate meetings. He also clarified that the Board does not want staff to move forward with the criteria to establish a district, but that that process should stop at the fact that a district is possible, as well as the other three options. He asked that the clerk poll the Board for relative dates to possibly do two additional meetings. Commissioner Gordon said she thought it was articulated that staff should vet the four options, but possibly not bring back all four of them. Michael Talbert said the four options outlined by Gayle Wilson are what will be brought back with advantages and disadvantages, on February 4th, so that the Board can consider whether these should be included in a public hearing. Commissioner Gordon said she just wanted this to be clear to the towns. A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to hold two public hearings as stand-alone events; to review the options brought forward; and to receive public comment. Commissioner Dorosin questioned why the Board needs separate meetings. He said this is all supposed to be transparent, and it should be on the regular agenda. Commissioner McKee said the reason for his proposal of stand-alone events is due to concern about the possibility of a lack of time for this size of a public hearing. Commissioner Pelissier asked if staff could look at the calendar before this decision is made. Michael Talbert suggested starting the meeting an hour early. Chair Jacobs clarified that Michael Talbert will come back with scheduling recommendations if this fails. Michael Talbert said this is correct. Commissioner Price said if this fails she would like to have staff look for a meeting that is lean. Commissioner Gordon said she supports a stand-alone meeting with a work session afterward, just in case it ends early. VOTE: Ayes, 3: Chair Jacobs Commissioner McKee Commissioner Gordon; Nays, 4: Commissioner Dorosin, Commissioner Pelissier, Commissioner Rich, Commissioner Price MOTION FAILS c. Approval of Budget Amendment#4-113 to Purchase Rural Curbside Recycling Trucks The Board considered approving Budget Amendment#4-B, for a total of$581,314, authorizing the purchase of two (2) rural curbside recycling trucks from Southern Trucks of Charlotte, North Carolina utilizing the Sole Source exemption from the formal bidding requirement. Gayle Wilson said staff has been delaying the replacement of these trucks, and the current trucks barely function. He said the new trucks are designed to serve both a manual a fully automated system and are versatile for serving the rural area. He said these take about 8 to 9 months to build. He said he realizes that one of the options may not require these trucks; however, staff is going to recommend a similar truck next year in their budget for the multi- family program. He said this means the new trucks would still be used. Commissioner McKee expressed his support for this purchase.