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January 5, 2010 (Work Session) Page 1764 board liaison to the Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee regarding the matter. Mr. Day advised the request is in response to a veterinary office to increase the fee for rabies vaccinations. He stipulated the request is not pertaining to regular office visits, but for drive-through services and County-sponsored events; and it has been a number of years since the last fee increase. Commissioner Carruth commented that the Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee has not met recently but is in the process of convening a meeting. He spoke briefly about changes to the animal control legislation including additional requirements on the Animal Control Department at the Sheriff's Office. He stated time is needed for the committee to meet to discuss issues and present a recommendation. Chairman White stated it would be advantageous to get a recommendation from the Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee as to whether the Board should adopt anything and, if so, at what price. He noted there is an amount not to exceed $10:00 which does not cover the administration costs; and, as such, both costs would be greater than the $10.00 not-to-exceed amount. Commissioner Carruth stated the problem lies not with responsible pet owners who can afford the fee and take their pets to their veterinarian for rabies shots. He stressed 80 percent of the problem stems from targeted individuals from spay/neuter clinics that cannot afford the fee and who have an overabundance of cats and dogs in the community proliferating possible rabies outbreaks. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Request to Increase Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats Administered During Countywide Rabies Clinic on the February 15, 2010 Agenda as a New Business item. BOC - BFI Fuel Surcharge John Day, County Manager presented information relating to the BFI Fuel Surcharge. He reported a 7.5 percent flat fee was added to the subscription price to cover a fuel recpvery fee; and the 7.5 percent was based on the original franchise amount. He noted the County received some public comments regarding an adjustable fee. He informed Staff met with representatives from Allied/BFI; and he illustrated information from the Lower Atlantic Fuel Price chart provided by the Federal Government. He stated if the County switched to a quarterly adjustment based on current pricing, it would be less than tie 7.5 percent flat fee; however, the fee would be subject to change. He advised he does not have a recommendation for the Board, and noted Allied/BFI is willing t.o go with a quarterly adjustment if the Board prefers, but cautioned it would be a gamble. He commented that it is unlikely diesel prices will decrease from what they have been in the past six months. Commissioner Carruth spoke about concerns relating to the record cold winters across the northern hemisphere and how the cold weather may affect the price of crude oil because of increased fuel costs. Mr. Day concurred winter is particularly a bad time for this process; and reiterated Allied/BFI will make the adjustment however the Board chooses. Chairman White stated for the sake of taxpayers it would be more beneficial for the fee to be a set amount so as not to create a volatile situation of fluctuating fees. He said a set amount would be safer and a more responsible decision; and that the Board can review the item again this summer. A discussion ensued in favor of the set flat fee as opposed to the adjustable fee. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to table the BFI Fuel .Surcharge to July. Resolution Advocating fob the Reinstatement of A reements between General Motors Corporation and Ben Mynatt Chevrolet ,Cadillac Dealershi Chairman White encouraged the Board to consider adopting a resolution in support of small and medium-size businesses in the county as well as the