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Fr - <br />Commissioner Eggert pointed out that it would not be an <br />unbiased group; she thought that something could be done through <br />existing staff. The trouble she finds with citizens' review groups <br />is that they feel they have a lot more power than was intended. <br />She suggested that it is time for another workshop on the <br />perception of the public regarding Utility Services' operations. <br />Chairman Adams agreed that we need to address some of the <br />public's perceptions, but felt a workshop only gives a chance for <br />people to come up individually. A group can work out ideas and do <br />so much more. We have had a rash of complaints regarding utility <br />billing, etc. <br />Commissioner Eggert didn't agree, and Commissioner Bird didn't <br />see the need for a citizen review committee. <br />Commissioner Tippin agreed that the public relations problem <br />is connected mostly to Utility Services, but it needs action by the <br />Board whether it be a workshop or something else. He would have to <br />ponder that. It is a public relations problem whether we like it <br />or not, and we have to do something about it. He would like to <br />defer this for one meeting. <br />Commissioner Macht felt a review committee has possibilities, <br />but they would have to be assigned to work on a specific area. He <br />is always amazed at the insight people have when they work together <br />on a problem. <br />Chairman Adams advised that she would bring this back with a <br />little more detail. <br />SET DATE FOR WORKSHOP WITH IRMH DISTRICT - HEALTH <br />PROGRAMS <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously scheduled a <br />workshop with the IRMH District Board of Trustees at <br />5:01 p.m., May 22, 1996 in the County Commission <br />Chambers. <br />LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNPAID UTILITY BILLS <br />The Board reviewed the following letter dated 4/18/96: <br />80 <br />MAY 79 1996 <br />