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staff was responding to what the Board had requested. He needed a clear understanding of what the Board wanted in this matter. Administrator Chandler stressed that if the Board rejected this contract, he and staff would need further direction to know what the Board wanted on pursuing privatization. Administrator Chandler cautioned that the privatization of the golf course was presently out for bid. Commissioner Eggert believed that rejection of this contract should not be viewed as a rejection of privatization. Commissioner Bird thought that because of the 20% savings, which would be significant, that it would be a bad business decision not to go forward with the contract. Commissioner Adams was concerned because it was a public- health -oriented contract and did not feel the savings was significant enough to make a change in a service that involved the health and safety of residents. - Chairman Macht commented the* Board does not know what the concerns are on a particular matter until it is discussed at a meeting. He added that he is inclined to favor privatization of the golf course and the landfill, but he will not yield his responsibility to make a decision at the table as required by law. Administrator Chandler suggested that in the future staff would come before the Board with possible solutions in order to avoid time fruitlessly expended. Commissioner Adams wanted staff not to take this personally because problems may arise when something is presented to the Board in final form. She wanted the County employees to continue providing special services at these wastewater treatment plants. Administrator Chandler observed that staff needs to keep the Board more informed, and perhaps they had used too much initiative. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried 3-2, Commissioners Bird and Tippin opposed. &J December 19, 1995 BOOK 96 PAGE 869