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Chair Crowther suggested that he and the Mayors meet and craft a final <br />resolution for consideration by each unit of government. <br />Mayor Waldorf mentioned that each of the Boards could also discuss what to do <br />with this tract of land prior to receiving the resolution. <br />Councilmember Brown stated that she preferred that the entire group discuss <br />and craft the resolution. <br />Mayor Waldorf commented that in any case each unit of government would need <br />to discuss this issue separately. <br />Alderman Zaffron suggested that the proposal in its current form be discussed by <br />each unit of government. Then comments could be forwarded for discussion at the <br />Mayor's meeting. <br />Commissioner Carey requested that it be determined if, in fact, the Greene Tract <br />is legally an asset of the Landfill. If it is, a decision would need to be made that it would <br />not be an asset of the fund before considering other options. <br />B. ADJACENT LANDOWNERS MEETING: Alderman Gist mentioned that the <br />neighbors need to be treated fairly. She felt that the concept that "someone has to <br />sacrifice for the good of the whole" is not necessarily valid. She requested that the <br />decision about compensation be made objectively without the assumption that someone <br />was going to have to sacrifice. There will be a meeting with representatives of the LOG <br />and adjacent landowner on June 2nd. This meeting will be facilitated by Andy Sachs of <br />the Dispute Settlement Center. She mentioned that it was important that the outcome of <br />this meeting be respected by the individual units of government. <br />C. SITE SELECTION: Chair Crowther mentioned that the public hearing <br />requirements for siting a new solid waste facility have been fulfilled. <br />Commissioner Carey mentioned that the LOG and three of four units of <br />government have already decided which site to select. <br />Councilmember Chilton mentioned that this was a preliminary agreement only, <br />and there remain legal questions to be answered. <br />Alderman Anderson commented that there continue to be unresolved issues, <br />including the structure of the reorganized L.O.G.. He mentioned that he personally is <br />beginning to have second thoughts about where to site this landfill. <br />In response to a questions, Mayor Waldorf mentioned that July 1st has been <br />mentioned as a possible date for a final decision to be made. <br />D. REORGANIZATION: Mayor Waldorf reported that these meetings got off to a <br />good start with Mayor Nelson providing a list of ideas on which consensus had already <br />been reached. They intend to meet one final time to make additional revisions prior to <br />sending the reorganization recommendation to the elected officials for discussion and <br />action. There were comments, questions and discussion as follows: