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ORAI�G�CCtUNTY PRQPQ�SAI. TC11NN Q�C��FtB+�i�Q F�E�3 .�S ' T41Ai����'�I�I��L.l�1�.1,[�.E�PUNS� '' . <br /> 1.Vision/Goals <br /> The Board confirmed its commitment to the We support the solid waste goals <br /> solid waste goals as adopted in December adopted in December 1995. <br /> 1995. <br /> The board confirmed its adherence to the six <br /> principles it identified in November 1997 (with <br /> minor modifications noted where applicable in <br /> the sections that follow). These principles are: <br /> • Enterprise fund operation (i.e., revenues We believe it desirable to operate solid <br /> must meet or exceed expenditures). waste management as an enterprise <br /> fund. <br /> • The Greene Tract remains a landfill asset. See response section IV A. We reiterate the Council resolution of <br /> July 2, 1998 stating: "Recognize the <br /> need to begin discussions on whether to <br /> keep the Greene Tract as publicly <br /> owned land, and if so, what if any uses <br /> would be suitable. Recognize that a <br /> decision about the Greene Tract should <br /> not delay the transfer of governance." <br /> The Council asks for clarification about <br /> the difference between the proposal in <br /> this section that the"Greene Tract <br /> remains a landfill asset"and the <br /> proposal in the section of facilities, etc., <br /> that only 60 acres be used for solid <br /> waste management activities. <br /> • No restrictions on acquisition of additional The Town of Carrboro Board of Aldermen The Council opposes the acquisition of <br /> acreage at the current landfill. recommends that the Nunn and Blackwood Mrs. Blackwood's and Mrs. Nunn's <br /> properties off of Eubanks Road, not be properties adjacent to the landfill <br /> considered for any landfill operations activity. property north of Eubanks Road, but <br /> does not oppose acquisition of other <br /> properties. <br /> • Whoever is responsible for countywide We believe that cooperation among <br /> solid waste system needs committed committed partners is essential for the ! <br /> partners to make an enterprise operation success of the solid waste management � <br /> economically viable. in Orange County; and we believe that <br /> adoption of an Interlocal Agreement <br /> would formalize the commitment among <br /> the parties. <br /> � <br /> w <br /> C�.V+BSTRACT98-99VNOV98\swch1117.doc 1 Printed: 11/12/98 � <br />