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JUL 14.1967 BOOK 6 No, 7 ,j Chairman Scurlock noted that back when staff recommended we not purchase Bent Pine water and wastewater system, the Board directed that staff negotiate a new franchise, and over a period of time and several meetings, staff has been unable until today to come up with a recommendation to the Board. Board members wished to see a copy of the Minutes directing staff to negotiate a new franchise and were advised that it would be supplied. Commissioner Eggert asked the County Attorney what options, if any, we have other than approval of staff's recommendations. Attorney Vitunac advised that the Commission has the option of giving them a different franchise than that recommended by the Utility staff or the option of terminating the franchise altogether for non=compliance in the past and poor prospects of compliance in the future. Commissioner Eggert inquired about the process required for termination, and Attorney Vitunac stated that we would have to schedule a public hearing and give them an opportunity to respond to the specific charges against them. That actually is what this is today; although our staff recommendation was to give them a new franchise and allow them until September to comply. Commissioner Wheeler asked why staff did not recommend terminating the franchise. Director Pinto explained that staff believed it would be advisable to give Bent Pine the opportunity to abide by the contract that we agreed to, and then if they don't wish to do that, staff will make a further recommendation. Commissioner Eggert believed we gave them that opportunity in 1986, and Director Pinto felt staff is asking to give them another opportunity. Commissioner Eggert wished a more complete answer from Attorney Vitunac re the Board's options. Attorney Vitunac clarified that the first option is that the county could take over the system by purchase or donation or some 46