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Commissioner McKee said that using a transfer station is simply giving the County's <br /> trash to someone else. He thinks that the County's trash should be the County's responsibility. <br /> He would like to explore a viable and economical alternative solution to a transfer station. <br /> Frank Clifton said that if the County does pursue a waste to energy process, that this <br /> siting decision should be collaborative with all elected boards. <br /> Commissioner Foushee said that she wants to keep in mind that one community has <br /> been burdened with this landfill for many years. <br /> c) Opportunities to Pursue a Long-Term Solution for Solid Waste <br /> Gayle Wilson said that the SWAB recommended that this new working group deal with <br /> this issue also. There are not a lot of possibilities for alternatives. Most of the non-landfill <br /> ways require a larger amount of waste and a regional cooperation. There are some emerging <br /> technologies. <br /> 4. Adjournment <br /> Chair Pelissier said that this has been a productive meeting and this model of ineeting <br /> with each town individually has worked well. <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 PM. <br /> Bernadette Pelissier, Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker, CMC <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />