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Regular Meeting December 4, 2007 Page 9 NAY: None. Abstain: Guerrero. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding estimated recruitment costs and timeline for Economic Development Director and interim transition issues and direction to Staff. Ms. Jamison stated the Economic Development contract doesn't mention recruitment and Ms. Snodgrass is here to talk about search costs and timelines. Phyllis Snodgrass, Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce, stated she has a preliminary estimate for recruitment, cash flow projections and estimated timeline. She stated the cost of recruitment depends on timeline and applications. She stated she did not factor into the timeline the Economic Development Board and City Council. She stated if the process occurred to her schedule, with anticipated budget, assuming posting with candidates coming in, interviews, and on first go around there is $20,000 that will not be spent on salary during the interim period. Ms. Jamison stated prior to the contract tonight, the agreement was to take out the expenses for the Interim Economic Development Director from the amount the City pays the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Narvaiz stated the Interim Director is paid through city funds, and that salary not used by Chamber could be used to pay recruitment. Ms. Jamison stated the City is currently paying the Interim Director, but if there are additional expenses then the City would ask the Chamber for a reimbursement. Ms. Snodgrass stated she will provide some ads to the Economic Development Board for them to review and then post for a month. She stated she hates to spend a lot of money when they are already getting applications. Mayor Narvaiz stated she supports the Chamber utilizing the fund in the budget not being used for the Director's salary and not deducting from contract amount. Mr. Jones stated he is okay with the amount being spent for posting the position to come from the salary not being utilized. He inquired to whether the Council chose to use a headhunter and would that amount come from the contract. Ms. Snodgrass stated that was not part of the agreement. Mayor Narvaiz stated if the posting does not work and the Council chooses to go a different route, then Staff can come back to the Council with other suggestions. The Council agreed by consensus to support the Chamber utilizing the fund in the budget not being used for the Director's salary to pay for the current process. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion and receive a presentation regarding City Solid Waste Services Contract and direction to Staff. Mayor Narvaiz stated someone has signed up to speak on this discussion. Bill Rich, Allied Waste, provided the Council with a packet on his company and their services. He also stated he is here to answer any questions. Mr. O'Leary provided a powerpoint presentation regarding the Solid Waste Collection Services Contract and the history. He provided the Council with a menu option of choices for residential and another menu for commercial. He stated one will not subsidize the other. He stated Staff recommends going to one per week trash pick -up, multi - family recycle by request, 5% commercial and roll off