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BOOK 94 PAGE 68 Commissioner Adams noted that the letter from the Humane Society states that as of October 1st, 1995 the Humane Society will no longer be able to afford to provide services to the County. The County, therefore, will need to make other arrangements for these services. Administrator Chandler advised the Board that staff is aware of the problem and will be making recommendations at next week's meeting. Chairman Macht expressed his surprise at the response. He stated that he evidently misunderstood the action taken by the Board at the last meeting. He had thought that the Board left the door open for further negotiations with the Humane Society after a determination of their costs and the County's costs. The Board had also offered to make other changes toward mitigating the costs to the Humane Society. He expressed his disappointment with the action. Commissioner Adams understood that the Humane Society was operating at a loss and had stated they could not afford to continue losing money. The Board had been reluctant to make a commitment for additional funds and the Society did not want to wait until the last minute to make changes; however, they have indicated they would assist the County with the change -over. Commissioner Bird felt that perhaps the County cannot afford the level of service we are trying to achieve as the County has budgeted $400,000 for the Humane Society and Animal Control together. No action was taken as the County Administrator will present his recommendations at the Board meeting of March 28, 1995. Chairman Macht expressed his hope that Commissioner Tippin will be well enough to attend the meeting next week. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 11:48 a.m. ATTEST: qJ._Iart\on, Clerk Minutes Approved: �/- //- 95 MAM219 1995