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for illegal dumping should be raised considerably. Mr. Mensing suggested that we do away with a lot of the disposable containers that do not compact and are not bio-degradable;.he believed other states have done it with deposits. He also urged developing a North County burning site because of the difficulty and expense of going to the Landfill. As far as the $30.00 a year charge, he noted that the people now are paying it one way or the other, and he felt what is proposed is an equitable solution. Vincent Hawkins, 365 16th St. S.W. wanted to know how much of our tax money goes to the Landfill as of now. Chairman Scurlock reported that for 1987-88, the amount is $663,365; for 86-87 - $598,769; and for 85-86 - $582,000; and 84-85 $505,000. Mr. Hawkins asked if our taxes will be reduced by that amount because of this assessment, or will it just keep going up. Chairman Scurlock answered that the contribution to the General Fund for this will be reduced by the $663,000, which will reduce the millage required in the General Fund about 2/10 of a mill. Mr. Hawkins noted that he is living on a fixed income. He felt the Board has their minds made up before they have a hearing, and that the hearings are a farce. The people are told that the state mandates all this, and if that is true, what do the people need the Board for. He also resented Commissioner Bowman's comment made during budget hearing that she was appalled by the people's ignorance about mandates. Commissioner Bowman explained that she was suggesting that we should have a school on taxation before we have the budget hearings, and possibly have a public relations firm to explain it. People do not understand, and it is not their fault. Commissioner Bird addressed the remark that the people do not need the Board, noting that if the Board is doing its job properly, it will find the most cost efficient way to deal with the various mandates, and that is what we are trying to do. He DEC 22 1987 49 Boor 70 42.19