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advised that his attorney agrees the process is wrong and has written the County Attorney. Chairman Macht maintained that the County follows State regulations and has been successful in obtaining the best deals for our citizens. He recounted that the Board has heard complaints from locals for not giving them preference and explained the County cannot exclude out -of -county bidders because we would face reciprocity exclusion from other jurisdictions. His best advice for the new Commissioners was to get with County Administrator Chandler so he can explain the process, go over the history with them, and show them results. Commissioner Neuberger stated that he was acquainted with the bidding process and perhaps Dr. Fischer should meet with the County Administrator or County Attorney to get some answers. Public Works Director James Davis explained that 77th Street was a road paving project on which the County worked with the Humane Society and that it was handled in a manner typical of our developer's agreements. He also explained the project manager (Procter Construction) procedure used in the North County Regional Park Project. Commissioner Lowther suggested that Dr. Fischer get with the County Attorney. He was sure the bids are done correctly, but the public outcry needs to be addressed. Commissioner Adams heard only one outcry and maintained the process does work. She declared the North County Regional Park and Aquatic Center a beautiful facility on which Proctor has done a wonderful job. Commissioner Macht emphasized that if there was such a thing as the "good old boy" system, it died many years ago. He suggested the Board have the County Attorney look into these allegations. Frank Zorc, 1695 201h Avenue, read from prepared notes (copy on file with the backup in the Office of the Clerk to the Board). He commented on the question raised by 12