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NO COMMENTS 2. Fixed costs that will be assumed if the County and Towns achieve the solid waste reduction goals laid out in the integrated solid waste management plan _ what would the impact on tipping fees, or other financing mechanisms, be? Commissioner Gordon asked about how the recycling cost is being paid and John Link stated that the recycling costs are being paid from the tipping fees. The Landfill Owners Group (LOG) has talked about paying for recycling from another source rather than the tipping fee. Commissioner Gordon noted that the County Commissioners have indicated in the past that they do not want to charge citizens to recycle because we want to encourage recycling. Gail Wilson indicated that in order for the tipping fee to absorb the cost of recycling at the 61% goal, it would need to be increased to $68.00 per ton. 3. Feasibility of developing a transfer station and a materials recovery facility (MRF) - possible sites and possible costs In answer to a question from Commissioner Brown, Planner Gene Bell said that the Greene Tract is zoned rural transition which is one unit per 1.3 acres. He did not know if this zoning would permit a transfer station. In answer to a question about projecting the waste stream, Blair Pollock explained how it is calculated. Commissioner Brown asked about tipping fees for next year and the following year. Gail Wilson said that there will probably be an increase of two dollars for each of the next two years. These increases may change if an integrated plan is implemented. 4. Current status of construction & demolition disposal capacity, and discussion to date of future C&D disposal options Gail Wilson stated that the space they have allocated for C&D will run out in 1999. Chair Crowther said that it may be possible to purchase 25 additional acres next to the present C & D site. He noted that the Johnson tract is the site of a maintenance building. Commissioner Gordon asked if the property next to the landfill was for sale and Gail Wilson said that one tract may be for sale but some of it is not for sale. They only need 15 acres for C&D. He noted that a landfill salvage program will begin on December 1. C&D provides for 1/3 of the revenue stream. Commissioner Brown asked if they could mulch the wood and Gail Wilson said they could but then they can't get rid of it. Right now pallets are buried. They are looking at other things to do with this material. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he has a problem in burying pallets. Gail Wilson said that it is on the list of items they will discuss very soon. In answer to a question from Commissioner Brown, Gail Wilson said they are in the process of doing their budget for 1998-99. In answer to a question about using the Greene Tract for a C&D site, John Link said that it can be used for C & D and also for a transfer station. 5. Pros and Cons of the six scenarios for future solid waste management options as recorded on the marker board at the October 30 work session John Link listed the six principles the County Commissioners previously identified for including in any future solid waste management plan. Commissioner Carey said that he feels we need to let the Towns know if the County Commissioners want to take responsibility for managing and implementing a solid waste management plan. It is important to decide if we want to do it before we decide how we do it. In answer to a question from Commissioner Brown, Wilbert McAdoo said that 46% of the solid waste at the landfill is brought in by private haulers. Commissioner Carey said that no matter what, the users are going to pay. The County needs to do this as economically as possible for all the citizens, not for only the unincorporated area. He