Two weeks ago, commissioners tabled the utilities issue. Residents of Bayside and Sandy Creek communities left after they realized the board wouldn't take a vote.

But, Commissioner Mike Thomas met with them out in the lobby. He told concerned residents he wanted to do some research on the issue so he could make an informed decision; that could come Tuesday.

About six years ago, the county commission voted to take over regulation of private water and wastewater utilities, which affects about 400 customers in the county.

Some say holding rate hearings could cost the county too much money, and that's why they wanted to turn it over to the PSC.

But, residents say returning jurisdiction to the state could result in unfair rate increases.

Commissioners will also discuss the schedule for future Bay County commission meetings.

Two weeks ago, Gregory Dossie of the RainbowPUSH coalition officially asked the commission to hold its meetings in the evening.

He proposed an alternating schedule of 4:00 and 5:00. Dossie claims the 9:00 a.m. meetings aren't accessible, saying people can't take off two times a month to attend in the tough economy.

Commissioners say they tried holding evening meetings in the past, and it did nothing to boost attendance.