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Rigby could not be present due to a family emergency. He apprized the Board of his <br />concerns regarding the County's policy on roll -off and commercial containers, He alleged <br />that the franchise agreement has been contaminated and, in his opinion, should be voided. <br />He thought there were inequities as to fees and use of the Landfill. He appreciated the <br />County's efforts to correct this perceived unfairness, but it seemed that only certain <br />companies are able to be providers under the County's policy. His company was told they <br />could not provide containers for collection of over 15 cubic yards, yet other companies are <br />providing containers for such collections. He asked that the Board provide clarification on <br />the County's policy as it relates to collection of commercial, as well as construction and <br />demolition (C & D) debris, so there is no misunderstanding. <br />Chairman Macht asked staff to send a letter to Mr. Rigby and provide a copy to the <br />Commissioners. <br />Utilities Director Erik Olson explained that there are two groups of roll- off container <br />providers. Waste Management and Treasure Coast Refuse have specific contracts to collect <br />residential and commercial garbage and haul C & D containers over 15 cubit. yards, The <br />Board granted other companies the ability to haul containers with less than 15 cubic yards, <br />He pointed out that staff cannot control roll -off container collections in the incorporated <br />areas of the county, just in the unincorporated areas. Staff has occasionally found instances <br />where a roll -off container company comes to the Landfill with a container lerger than 15 <br />cubic yards but is trying to close the door on those companies. He pointed out that it is <br />important to understand the door is wide open for all small businesses with roll -off <br />containers of less than 15 cubic yards to collect C & D debris. <br />Chairman Macht noted that the units from the municipalities cannot be l�.ontrolled at <br />the collection point but ought to be able to be controlled at the Landfill. <br />Director Olson advised, in that instance, franchise fees can be charged because they <br />November 4, 2003 <br />18 <br />