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Bill Rigby, 8465 591h Avenue, asked for clarity on the definition of "addendum" and "pilot program" and asked that the definitions be stated in the minutes . Attorney Polackwich informed Mr. Rigby that an " addendum" is a subsequent amendment or supplementation of an existing agreement. He said the "pilot program" did not have legal meaning, but considered it to be a program that is going to be attempted for a short period of time to see what result is achieved, and based on the results that are achieved, a more permanent decision would follow. Administrator Baird explained that the purpose of a "pilot program" is to see if a program would be worth the County moving in a particular direction, or staying neutral , so it would not cost the taxpayers more money than necessary . He said the program allows staff to look at other methods that might save the County money due to the volatility of market prices . Bill Rigby voiced concerns over his application for the Enterprise Zone , and Capital being denied participation in the pilot program ; the legality of whether a pilot program was stated in the current contract ; incidents that occurred at Orchid Island and Grand Harbor ; past personal comments made by Commissioners ; and past denials to participate being a discriminatory, unfair action . He recounted Attorney Polackwich ' s comment that there is merit in what the Rigbys ' are saying, and that they would have to wait until 2015 to reapply (when the current franchise contract expires) . Chairman Wheeler asked for more specifics regarding the concerns that Mr . Rigby was referring to , and Mr . Rigby said he would provide that information to him privately . Bill Rigby voiced concerns over the Board giving Waste Management, Inc . and Treasure Coast Refuse a contract for 30 years without an application, but when asking for the same terms , he was refused and was informed that an application was required . DUAK 141 PG 767 December 13 , 2011 18