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seems this company continues to do business in many counties and municipalities. Mr. Jennings suggested that the Commission contact the F.B.I. in Orlando, noting that they have two companies under a probe. Chairman Lyons asked the Attorney whether this matter could be tables until we can get a further report, and both Attorney Collins and Attorney Brandenburg agreed that, based on the testimony presented, the Board has the right to request additional information. - William Koolage, of 815 26th Avenue, commented that about a year ago Mr. Knight, who now wants to sell his sanitation business to Waste Management, objected to these same people coming into.the county. Mr. Koolage expressed the Belief that Indian River Sanitation Service has financial problems and this is their way out. He was not sure that in such a thing as waste disposal you can be on a competitive basis, and he expressed great concern about the Commission granting a transfer of franchise to an outfit with this kind of reputation. Commissioner Wodtke believed that Mr. Knight is vitally concerned about his customers and this county; he did not feel, however, that Mr. Harris should be here trying to defend Waste Management of Florida. Commissioner Wodtke noted that the Commission has the right to look at Waste Management in the same light as a new applicant, and felt that those people who would be in charge at a corporate level should appear before this Board. He further felt financial information should be presented as to how this transfer would be capitalized and what Waste Management's intentions are. Mr. Knight informed the Board that his problem is that time is of the essence since the contract terminates December 31st. He noted that he entered into this back in August and he has done his homework, but agreed if something DEC 161981 62 BOOK 48 wF �e�