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facility. Orange County would still do recycling the way it is now, even if there is no recycling at <br /> the transfer station. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier asked about Collins Creek and the two tributaries. She said that <br /> she does not have a clear picture about the final conclusions. She said that she feels the County <br /> Commissioners do not need to decide tonight on how to proceed because she has too many <br /> questions. She would like a total summary of the issues in all of the documents. Gayle Wilson <br /> said that he would try and provide the County Commissioners a summary. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier made reference to cost information and the potential conflict of <br /> interest. She asked for some clarity on some of the cost information. She echoed Commissioner <br /> Hemminger's suggestion of a work session. She would like to include the towns in this <br /> discussion. She said that the County may need to reconsider how it deals with solid waste. She <br /> believes that the Towns want to help the County solve this problem. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs thanked staff, the SWAB, and Orange County Voice who have <br /> tried to analyze this information. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked how much the White Cross Fire Department has been <br /> involved in some of the planning of the facility. Gayle Wilson said that he is not aware that it has <br /> been involved. Commissioner Jacobs said that this is an oversight and the County will have to <br /> help subsidize the coverage. It was answered that the fire department charged with covering this <br /> area is Orange Grove, but no one has been in touch with this fire department either. He said that <br /> he was also confused about the driveway that Mr. Howell was putting in and that DOT had <br /> denied the permit. He has heard that the driveway is still going in. He does not understand why <br /> a questionable entry point would be used. <br /> Gayle Wilson said that the County has nothing to do with what Mr. Howell does. It is <br /> roughly near where the concept plan shows the driveway coming in, but there was no <br /> consultation. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that having driveways next to each other would be <br /> complicated and he suggested talking with Mr. Howell about this road. Gayle Wilson said that he <br /> does not think DOT would allow two parallel driveways. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that there should be an environmental impact statement. He <br /> would be interested in seeing in writing the additional steps of an environmental impact <br /> statement beyond what is being contemplated as the environmental assessment. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he has empathy for the three new County <br /> Commissioners who had to vote the first night they sat on this Board. He is willing to have a <br /> conversation in a work session about this. The flip side is that the Towns are not interested in <br /> working with the County and they rely on the SWAB to protect their economic interests. The <br /> County Commissioners have tried for years to engage the Towns on this issue, with nothing in <br /> return. He said that his responsibility is to the citizens of Orange County and not to the <br /> municipalities. He wants to talk about what is best for Orange County. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that the alternatives that have been suggested are not going <br /> to work and they are going to have to build a transfer station in Orange County. The Howell site <br /> may have problems, but it is the prime candidate site. He said that the investigative process on <br /> this site must be completed. He thinks that the parallel track has reached its end. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that there are environmental concerns and other concerns. <br /> She wants to find out about the environmental implications on this candidate site. She does not <br /> agree with placing a temporary transfer station in the Rogers Road community. She believes <br /> that the County has the responsibility to take care of the solid waste. <br /> Chair Foushee agreed with Commissioner Jacobs' comments related to fire safety and <br /> an environmental impact statement. She also agreed with Commissioner Yuhasz about ending <br /> the parallel track. She said that she will oppose a temporary transfer station in the Rogers Road <br />