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2 1999 'c7 Commissioner Scurlock inquired about the status of the mandatory trash collections, and Mr. Brooks advised that staff is presently researching the various ordinances passed by counties and municipalities in the state that already have this in operation, and we hope to have an ordinance developed sometime in mid summer of 1990 and fully implemented and in operation by October, 1990. Commissioner Eggert understood that it would be sooner than that, and Mr. Brooks explained that the delay is in deciding whether to have the the County collect the fees for trash pickup or have the haulers collect the fees. If we elect to have the haulers collect the money, there may be a strong tendency on the part of the residents not to pay the haulers." In addition, we would have to negotiate with the existing franchised haulers for the service areas and there would be substantial changes in those franchises. Commissioner Scurlock noted that he spoke in Gifford last week and received a very receptive attitude and encouragement both for our recycling program and for the mandatory collection. The community up there sees a significant problem in allowing a voluntary situation. Commissioner Eggert noted that the policies and procedures will be adopted tomorrow night at the Final Budget Hearing. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard on this matter. Nancy Offutt, legislative coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce, realized this may not be the time to speak to the classifications in the Resolution, but she felt the definition of some of those categories are a little vague, such as the size of mobile home parks going from "excellent" to "cheap", and "Mom and Pop" stores. She recalled that during the workshops, there was some discussion about having convenience stores listed under the supermarket category. She knew of one constituent in the 14