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.~~ ~: Board of Commissioners with a Citizen's Commendation for Unselfish Personal Action • -- in Lifesaving Efforts on August 26, 1989. '; VOTE: UNANIMDUS ~~~~~• ' 3. PRESENTATION-CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVE!~ENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING Assistant County Manager Ellen Liston presented the Certificate of Achievement to Ken Chavious who recognized his staff for this outstanding achievement. " E. REPORTS 0. VOLUNTEER AWARDS RECOGNITION Jan Schopler from the Human Services Advisory Commission reported to the Commissioners on the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award program. Peggy Pollitzer and Barbara Warren received the Community Service Volunteer Awards. Ruth Pat received the School Service Volunteer Award and the community advisory committee of the Adolescent Parenting Program, Department of Social Services received the award for the most outstanding organization in the County. She recommended and the Commissioners agreed to (1) write a congratulatory letter to each person, and (2) hold a reception on November 6. At that time duplicate plaques for these recipients as well as for past recipients will be presented. 1. COUNTY SOLID WASTE REPORT (A copy of the complete narrative is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office). Wilbert McAdoo used slides to present alternative options for addressing solid waste collection. He showed the current situation highlighting the problems associated with these sites. The amount of waste being handled has almost doubled between 1985 and 1989. Currently, the County has fifteen (15) smaller sites, four (4) consolidated sites and three (3) consolidated sites under development. In addition, there are two consolidated sites being negotiated with the property owners. He described the recycling program as contained in the report. In reference to illegal dumping, McAdoo emphasized that addressing the problem would involve fencing the areas, gates, staff to supervise the sites and establish hours of operation. He stated that it is imperative that recycling be included as an essential element in whatever plan is developed to address the solid waste collection needs in Orange County. McAdoo listed the possible options to solid waste collection. These included 40 yard open top roll off containers, the 40 yard high compaction roll off containers, a private curbside residential collection system, franchises or a combination of these options. He outlined, as stated in the report, advantages and disadvantages of these options. The goal is to provide the most efficient and effective service for the least possible cost to the residents of the County. In answer to a question from Commissioner Marshall about the timeframe, John Link stated that depending on the method, it would be a three to four year process starting with the 90-91 budget. The feasibility of having private haulers handle the pickup of trash in the rural areas was discussed. Jahn Link mentioned that specific strategies have not been discussed for encouraging rural residents as well as private haulers to pursue recycling. The County may have to provide incentives and subsidize the recycling efforts. He is checking with other counties on. what programs are cost effective. Chairman Carey feels that after cast figures are obtained that a plan can be developed to take to the citizens of each township for their input. Education of the public must be a part of any plan. Commissioner Halkiotis emphasized he feels it critically important to know how many full truckloads or dumpsterloads are generated from the different green box sites and McAdoo indicated he will provide this information.