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BAS ,49 MAY 1 91SL the extent suggested by Commissioner Bird based on having these costs analyzed in a more precise way in a year's time. Motion was made by Commissioner Bird, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, that a franchise fee be established at 4 1% of gross sales. Commissioner Lyons believed we owe it to the consumers to police a franchise. He felt 1% is too small a fee, but stated he was willing to go along on an experimental basis. Commissioner Wodtke took the position that he would rather first have the experience to determine what this will R cost us and then have the right to put the fee on. He also did not see where we need $5,000 if we have a $500 fee established to hear a rate case. Considerable discussion ensued with Commissioner Fletcher arguing against penalizing free enterprise by guessing at costs, and the Chairman emphasizing the importance of allocating costs properly. Commissioner Bird noted that we will incur expenses in administering these franchises in the next year, and he would rather make an estimate of these costs in advance than go back and try to recoup. After further discussion, Commissioners Bird and Lyons reworded the Motion as follows: to agree to establish a franchise fee of 1% of gross sales and, upon establishment of such fee, to eliminate the $500 rate hearing fee. William Koolage commented that as a taxpayer, he is paying for the cost of the collector transfer stations and since he is paying for his own garbage collection, he feels that he is paying twice. Commissioner Scurlock felt that point will be addressed in budget sessions. t The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried 3 to 2 with Commissioners Wodtke and Fletcher voting in opposition.