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BOOK 101 PAGE6VANO Chairman Eggert suggested the date of the public hearing be June 17a` so as not to be held on the same dates as the IDR hearings. Mr. Reynolds pointed out the other issue is that this is in conjunction with a required mediation process, and everything that takes place at mediation must stay within that mediation process. It is not allowed to go public. He stated for the record that he and the plaintiffs counsel have had separate settlement negotiations after the mediation process, so he is not allowed to discuss in public any of the negotiations that went on in mediation. Chairman Eggert asked if he could actually bring a figure to them Mr. Reynolds again asked for authorization from the Commissioners to continue the negotiation � process and come back to the Board with a "rock hard" figure that he can comfortably recommend to the Commissioners, based on the facts of the case and its severity; and understanding that he will then go to plaintiff's counsel with the figure, which would be subject to the approval of the Commission on June 17, 1997. County Administrator James E. Chandler wished to clarify that Mr. Reynolds was merely asking today for authorization to negotiate that number, as opposed to going through the entire facts of the case. Mr. Reynolds concurred with his statement. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED BY Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Tippin temporarily absent) authorized Mr. Reynolds to go forward with negotiations and scheduled the public hearing for June 17, 1997. 13.D. UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMTME APPOINTMENTS During the nominations, Commissioner Macht asked Commissioner Ginn if former Utilities employees (field position, not management) could be appointed. Commissioner Ginn voiced her strong objection. The following nominations were made: CF] MAY 27, 1997