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Tod Westover, Treasure Coast Refuse, agreed with Ms. Arnold that the franchise agreement states that the 6% franchise fee is paid on gross revenues. He provided his knowledge of the waste industry, and displayed comparative researched data in support of his arguments. He highlighted his organization's achievements and expertise, his employees' character and ability, and the services they provide. George Geletko, representing Waste Management as its Florida Governmental Affairs Director, reminded the Board of his company's commitment and expertise in getting the job done. He presented a copy of Waste Pro's proposed fee increase, and compared rates from other counties and different companies. He thereafter responded to questions from Commissioner Wheeler regarding residential rates for haulage of trash in St. Lucie County. Ardra Rigby, Capital Sanitation, talked about language in the contract that has provision for "small/minority participation". He presented arguments showing why the contract should not go out for bid. He asked that the Board get a hauler that would be willing to work with minority contractors. He suggested the County "could put the whole thing out and let it be mandatory pickup" even for residential, and that would bring the cost down. He appealed to the Board to enforce the language in the contract to promote fairness. He asked the Board to consider minority contractors. Bill Rigby supported his brother's plea to the Board for consideration of minority businesses. He urged the Board to put some strong language in the contract aimed to protect local businesses/minority. He asked the Board to not put words like "encourage", but to put words like, "they will", and "they shall". Russell MacKie, Regional Vice President of Waste Pro, Florida, informed the Board that they are interested in bidding for the contract. He provided a brief history of the services February 5, 2008 S. W.D.D. 2