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being dealt with as a lawyer, but as a businessman. That was a mistake that will never happen again. Chairman Eggert then expressed her concurrence with Administrator Chandler's recommendation not to continue negotiations with INRIVCO which is not the same thing as not continuing with the project. Commissioner Ginn felt the Board should eliminate any further talks with INRIVCO and Mr. Knigin and totally concurred with Administrator Chandler's excellent recommendation. Commissioner Ginn emphasized that this project has been very costly to the County in terms of staff and consultant reports and never again should the County make a commitment with a shell company which has no assets, provides no financial statments, has no equity in the project and no track record. She believed an explanation is called for as to how the County found *itself negotiating a long term multi-million dollar contract with a disbarred lawyer. In the future, for the best interests of the County, we need to have complete information up front and deal only with proven reputable companies. The County's RFQP called for expertise in the waste treatment area and at least 3 years competent experience. INRIVCO was newly formed and, as revealed in the proposal, had only pending projects. In light of all that has happened and in order to protect the best interests of the County, the following need answers: (1) what criteria was used in selecting the respondents to the RFQP; (2) who was on the selection committee; (3) what background checks were performed and by whom; (4) who was contacted for references and where is that information now; and (5) once INRIVCO was chosen, why weren't financial statements produced? Commissioner Ginn felt this performance has seriously eroded her confidence in County Attorney V:tunac and in Utilities Director Terry Pinto to act in the best interest of the County. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, that the Board eliminate any further talks with INRIVCO and/or Ren Knigin, as recommended by staff. _ Commissioner Adams also felt serious doubt about INRIVCO and Mr. Knigin. She stated that she is embarrassed for the County and believes that staff needs to be more cognizant and really delve into more thorough investigations. She expressed her disappointment that these facts were discovered in this manner. BOOK 1—Ur-J- FA�� .� MARCH 49 1997 19 _.