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- the transition from the current source-separated program to commingled collection, shipment, and marketing of recyclables; - adding corrugated cardboard to curbside recycling; - adding new, source-separated plastics at drop-off sites; - adding more commercial recycling stops; - adding a ban on Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) at the landfill; and - implementing public education and outreach for all these changes. VOTE: UNANIMOUS x. Approval of Proposed Land Exchange for Orange County Public Works Land with the Town of Hillsborough Land Related to the Agreement Between the Town and the County The Board considered approving the proposed land exchange for Orange County Public Works with the Town of Hillsborough related to the agreement between the Town and the County, thereby helping to finalize the Fairview Public Campus Master Plan approval process; and authorizing the Chair and Clerk to sign. Chair Jacobs said that he noticed that there were some people in attendance from Fairview. He said that the County is continuing to work with the Town of Hillsborough to make it possible for Hillsborough to expand its Public Works operation without delaying proceeding with the park at Fairview. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to approve the land exchange as identified in the survey and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign the transfer documents. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Scheduling of Public Comments During the June 24, 2008 Regular Meeting on a Potential One-Quarter Cent Sales Tax Increase Referendum The Board considered scheduling an opportunity for the Board to receive public comments at the June 24, 2008 Regular Board Meeting on a potential referendum on a one- quarter cent additional sales tax in Orange County. Commissioner Gordon said that she is concerned about having enough time to have a public hearing for this at the June 24th meeting, because it will be a heavily-scheduled meeting. She also asked what will happen and how public comment would affect the decision that the Board makes. Chair Jacobs said that the idea was that if the Board wanted to consider putting something on the ballot in November, then it must be decided by August. Even if it passes, the County Commissioners can decide not to enact it. Commissioner Gordon said that it takes a long time to educate the public in a neutral way. Commissioner Nelson said that he is also concerned. He said that he would support a sales tax referendum, but he wonders if this is the right time to take it to the public. He does not feel comfortable with this, given the timing and the recession. Commissioner Foushee said that she shared Commissioner Nelson's concerns and she is not comfortable with having a public hearing and making a decision the same night. She is also not comfortable with entertaining this notion, prior to knowing the budget implications and the fact that there is a slow economy right now.