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billing only that 60 percent. Commissioner McKee said yes, he is asking about imposing a fee only on the people who are currently receiving the service. Michael Talbert said it would be more than the fee was two years ago, but it is hard to specify. He said those people would have the option of not paying the fee or having the service. He said a broad guess would be $75. Commissioner McKee said this would take them back to a subscription fee. He asked if it would be possible to impose this fee and have it billed out in July before the tax bills go out. Michael Talbert said no. He said that window has passed, and a supplemental bill would have to be mailed out in September or October. Commissioner McKee asked, if it was not on a volunteer basis so people could withdraw, whether it would then have the same problems as the previous 3-R fee. Michael Talbert said yes. Commissioner Pelissier said she is not comfortable putting a decision item on a work session. She asked about putting this item on the consent agenda on June 17tn Chair Jacobs said that could be done, but there would still be a decision tonight that shows intent by putting it as a consent agenda item. Commissioner Pelissier said the Board would only be showing intent. Commissioner McKee said he agreed with Commissioner Pelissier. He does not have a problem with expressing intent tonight, but he would prefer to put this on the June 17tn agenda. Commissioner Price arrived at 7:18 p.m. Commissioner porosin said he does not see a problem with voting for it now, although he appreciates the concern. He does not think that a consent item provides any more transparency. Commissioner Gordon said she wishes the Board had adopted a formula for providing rural curbside recycling in April. She said considering the fairness of the situation, they should o fund both rural and urban services. She said the message that needs to be sent to the towns is that the County wants to be their partners. Commissioner Rich said she is in favor of voting for this tonight. She understands the transparency issue, and the intent is nice. She said this discussion should have happened last time, and she feels it is time to correct the Board's earlier decision. She said it is important to be in better communication with the towns and to make an equitable decision. Commissioner Price said she assumed at the last decision point that the Chair and Vice Chair had already considered this. She said the Board needs to move forward, and she would be ready tonight to vote. Commissioner McKee said he believes the Chair had mentioned this issue previously, and this is why that option was brought in. Chair Jacobs said there is a gap in communication between the entities that is no one's fault. Commissioner Rich said it is important to understand that if the Board goes with option 2, the towns need to be included in the discussion about how to replenish the solid waste reserves. Commissioner Pelissier said it is clear that the Board will act tonight, and she will probably vote in favor of this as a way to show her support for the towns; however she does want to express her discomfort of doing this action at a work session as a precedent. VOTE: UNANIMOUS