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Commissioner Eggert asked if we are still studying what the Utilities Department and the Clerk's Office is going to do with regard to computer systems, because she was not sure that she was ready to make a decision on this matter. Administrator Collins felt this is more of a personnel matter than a computer systems matter. Commissioner Eggert wondered, if we are getting computers that talk to each other, why we are discussing hiring more people in the Property Appraiser's office when the Utilities Dept. has the people to do this. Commissioner Scurlock was confused on that same matter about the role of CH2M Hill and the authorization that was given to Director Pinto to hire that firm at a sum not to exceed $14,000- $15,000 to specifically consult and assist in questions and other preparation of that assessment roll. Utilities Director Terry Pinto explained that when the Solid Waste Disposal District was formed, we established the different categories that we assess on residences or structures based on square footage, the type of business, and whether or not they are occupied. It is a on-going verification requirement of the SWDD, and it is very similar to what the Property Appraiser has in his on-going assessment of homes and buildings whenever they are enlarged. After the system is set up and all the kinks are out of it, the Solid Waste Disposal District will need a coordinator and staff to go out and make these inspections continuously, but since the Property Appraiser has his people out there all the time, we think it is a good idea to let him do the staffing and then verify the tax roll to us. Commissioner Scurlock asked why we are considering this now instead of at budget time, and Mr. Nolte explained that the need is there now because the SWDD disposal fees are being determined at this time. The problems that Mr. Pinto has outlined are there now. If the Board gives him the responsibility to do this, he JUN 6 1989 43 BOOK 76 ,A0,9s9