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something very close to consensus among the governing bodies in order for the disposal system to <br />be effective. In particular, she felt that the disposition of the Greene Tract is a problem. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis felt that others do not understand what it means for the Greene Tract <br />to be an asset. He feels that it is unproductive to have the elected officials continue to come <br />together once a month because of the intense philosophical diversity of the combined Boards. The <br />agreement has merit but he has a problem with the disposition of the Greene Tract.. <br />Commissioner Brown stated that she did not have a problem with the document, but she <br />questioned why the "open issues" couldn't be addressed and the adoption of the document could <br />be done after those issues are addressed. The disposition of the Greene Tract is also a problem <br />for her. She questioned Section 7.02. The Withdrawal of a Party. Mr. Jessup explained that if an <br />entity withdrew, and there was no debt on the landfill, they would not have to bring their trash to the <br />facility or send representatives to the advisory board. <br />Chair Crowther summarized that the consensus of the Board of Commissioners is that this <br />issue needs further discussion. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis suggested that the Greene Tract remain, in perpetuity, as an asset <br />of the Landfill, as it was originally established. He wants it to stay in the same state that it is in <br />currently. <br />Commissioner Carey felt that this tract could be used for something. He is not committed <br />that it remain in its present state. It could return to private ownership, however, it is currently an <br />asset of the landfill. <br />There was consensus that it is unacceptable to the Board of Commissioners for the Greene <br />Tract to be removed from this agreement. Its disposition must remain with this agreement, as an <br />asset of the landfill. <br />John Link suggested that Mr. Jessup discuss this issue with the other municipalities. He <br />also felt that there needs to be another plan in the event that this agreement is not adopted by <br />December 1st. <br />Q Additions to the State Transportation Improvement Program <br />Commissioner Gordon reported that the Board of Transportation has added two <br />Transportation Improvement Program projects in Orange County without consulting either the <br />Board of Commissioners or the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for the areas in question. <br />She felt that this is not needed or wanted by the people in the area and requested that the <br />Commissioners support writing to the Department of Transportation requesting that they stop plans <br />for this project, a feasibility study for widening Mt. Carmel Church Road. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Brown, to <br />authorize a letter be written, and signed by the Chair, requesting that this project be stopped. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />E Information Systems Strategic Automation Plan <br />John Link suggested that the Strategic Automation Plan be reviewed and a decision made so <br />the Plan can be finalized and implementation begun.