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Harvey Gershman said that it could be but has not been recycled much. It is something in the <br /> future that he would like to see happen in the industry. All of the metals are recyclable. She <br /> asked if the coal fire plant at UNC could be redesigned to a WTE facility and Harvey <br /> Gershman said no. She asked about the experience of using rail to haul waste and Harvey <br /> Gershman said that there is some waste being hauled by rail, but it is expensive and only used <br /> if a landfill is far away, such as several hundred miles. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs pointed out that the Board considered looking at alternative <br /> ways of disposal while looking at a transfer station, and it was a year ago that the SWAB was <br /> tasked with coming up with an RFP that was knowledgeable in these matters and prepared a <br /> report. He said that the Board has been thinking along these same lines and what options are <br /> available. <br /> Geof Gledhill asked if the consultant had a response to Robert Campbell's comments <br /> about the health issues. Harvey Gershman said that he has not seen any problems with air <br /> quality for the workers in WTE facilities. The air is taken in through the tipping floor and used <br /> in the furnaces to combust the waste and there is no stale air. <br /> Tony Blake (member of the audience) asked about having a transfer station on the grid <br /> where WTE would be easier to implement later. He also asked about the cost to haul waste to <br /> Virginia. Harvey Gershman said that it would be $50/ton to dispose of ash. In terms of siting a <br /> WTE, it would be best to be close to a grid that would make it less expensive to interconnect to <br /> the grid. <br /> e. Final Report for Orange County Rescue Squad, Inc. <br /> The Board received a report updating the status of the Orange County Rescue Squad <br /> and the decision to return the Rescue Squad to service within specific parameters. <br /> Laura Blackmon gave background information on this item. On June 271h, Emergency <br /> Services Director Frank Montes de Oca issued a stand down for the Orange County Rescue <br /> Squad because of some concerns with safety and operational issues. Staff has been working <br /> with Orange County Rescue Squad for the last six months and Colonel Montes de Oca gave <br /> his final report. <br /> Frank Montes de Oca said that the last few months have been frustrating, educational, <br /> and informative; but ultimately positive. He said that staff has been working collaboratively <br /> with OCRS. He said that his concerns were from personal observations and written <br /> documentation, but he believes that both sides have agreed to move beyond this and have <br /> looked at how to refocus efforts to become the traditional asset to the community. The staff <br /> examined all documents available, and OCRS was brought back into compliance as it relates <br /> to EMS. He will be putting OCRS back online, with some very specific stipulations, effective <br /> this week. Staff will be coming back to the Board with some language changes for the <br /> franchise ordinance so that it is more specific in how franchises are monitored. <br /> 4. Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs <br /> to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br /> a. Minutes <br /> The Board approved the minutes from October 7, 28 and November 6, 13, 18 (5:30 p.m.), <br /> 2008 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. <br /> b. Appointments <br /> (1) Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau — Reappointments <br />