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BOOK 4$ PRGE 380 DEC 161991 should come out that is detrimental to the people in the county, he would not want it because he intends to live here the rest of his life. Mr. Knight agreed that Indian River Sanitation is not in sound financial condition, noting that his truck is worn out and he still has two years of payments due on it; in addition, he cannot come in for another rate increase on top of the one granted when the Landfill charges were instituted. He pointed out that a corporation such as Waste Management is going to bring in new innovative ideas and modern front end loaders, which is capital investment he cannot afford. He felt the Board must consider the benefit such a corporation could render the people of the county over the long term. Attorney Collins brought up the Board's past problems with obtaining up to date information, and suggested that the Board have their attorney prepare a list of questions he wants answered and then verify the response. Discussion followed as to contacting other cities and counties. Motion was made by Commissioner Scurlock, seconded by Commissioner Bird, to table this matter until Attorney Brandenburg can come up with an appropriate questionnaire and receive a response; to make contact with various cities listed to determine what kind of relationship they have with this company or subsidiary thereof, and not to reschedule until we have this information and can arrange for a presentation by a representative from Waste Management of -r Florida, Inc. Attorney Brandenburg pointed out that this is a scheduled public hearing, and the Board could adjourn it to another date without readvertising. It was generally agreed that the Board desired to readvertise. Discussion continued, and it was agreed that once the information was received, a public hearing would be 63