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search. They established ranking and screening criteria and identified 16 possible sites. The Greene Tract (OC3) was one of the sites chosen. There are four possible sites remaining and the Landfill Owners Group will discuss those sites on October 19. The Duke Forest site (Orange County 17), which was added later, is also one of the sites being considered. No final site has been selected. However, the Landfill Search Committee and Joyce Engineering have both recommended to the Landfill Owners Group that the Duke Forest site be chosen. The Landfill Owners Group will consider all of the sites under consideration and could make a recommendation by the end of the year. After they make their recommendation, all three units of government must agree on the site prior to its acquisition. The Landfill Owners Group (LOG) is currently looking at restructuring the oversight group, including how it will operate and how financing will be handled for future sites. Commissioner Willhoit mentioned that the decision to buy the Greene Tract resulted from a study by the Orange Regional Landfill Task Force which looked at alternatives for disposal, such as small scale incineration, shredding, and recycling. They recommended acquiring the Greene Tract in 1984. Chris Berndt reported that the Town Council began the Small Area Planning process in 1992 by appointing a work group which met in 1993 and throughout 1994. At that time they forwarded a recommendation to the council. During the course of their work they met twice with the Carrboro Northern Area Small Area Planning Group . In 1995 their recommendation went to the Council for Public Hearing. The Council requested that this area be incorporated into the Joint Planning Process. It is now in the Joint Planning Area and changes require the approval of all three entities. The central idea of this plan is neighborhood protection. The Work Group felt that some of the existing neighborhoods need to be protected. The fact that the Greene Tract is located in the center of this area received a great deal of discussion. The Work Group considered the village, pattern with a central core area for commercial neighborhoods of higher density surrounding the commercial development. Another concept they considered was using the railroad line as a major transportation corridor. The village area would be located near the railroad line and an employment campus was suggested for either side of Eubanks Road. When the council reviewed the plan they suggested including land to the north and west of Eubanks Road in the employment campus. The employment campus was envisioned to attract smaller businesses and other flex space for service uses. Anew section in the Land Use Ordinance would be required. She identified the different sites on the map and answered questions concerning the different designations. Commissioner Willlhoit suggested that the area currently known as the Greene Tract be given a more historically accurate name. Mayor Kinnaird mentioned that both Carrboro and the community as a whole have repeatedly discussed affordable housing. She requested that the Greene Tract be considered for a substantial amount of affordable housing. Homes could be provided for under $100,000 if modular homes (not trailers) were used. The community needs to make a firm commitment to providing affordable housing.