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Board denies billing appeal, offers payment-plan option for solid-waste charge
Summary
The board upheld county policy in the appeal of Mr. Jamal’s solid-waste charge, finding service was available and authorizing a payment plan option consistent with policy (25% upfront followed by periodic payments); the motion passed unanimously.
The board considered an appeal by Mr. Jamal challenging a county decision to charge him for solid-waste services. County administration reported that the decision followed county policy and state law, which require payment when electric and water service are available at a property. Administrator Carver told the board that service was available at the property in question and recommended following the adopted policy.
The board discussed options and a supervisor moved that the board follow existing county policy; the transcript records the motion as passing unanimously. Staff said an option under county policy is a payment plan that may require 25% up front and repayment over time until the balance is caught up; the board approved following policy and allowed staff to work with the appellant on an appropriate payment arrangement.
Next steps: the county will offer a payment-plan arrangement under existing policy and proceed with collection per county procedures if the arrangement is not honored.
