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Commissioner McKee said that he continues to be reluctant to set a 2013 closing date <br /> because without a transfer station, the options are limited. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he has similar sentiments, but the Board could always <br /> direct staff to extend the permit, but he is trying to give staff direction. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger asked if Commissioner Jacobs wanted to change the motion <br /> to say that the "intention" is to close the landfill in 2013. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he would agree if the seconder is ok with it. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she has some of the same sentiments as <br /> Commissioner McKee and Commissioner Hemminger. She thinks that it makes sense to close <br /> the landfill as soon as possible, but she wants to make sure that it is done responsibly. The <br /> other point is doing it in a collaborative manner. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs repeated the motion: to direct staff not to seek a permit <br /> extension and the intention is that the landfill will close in the spring of 2013. Commissioner <br /> Foushee agreed. <br /> Commissioner Gordon wants to make sure that there is discussion with the towns. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 5; No, 1 (Commissioner McKee) <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to <br /> invite the municipalities to attend a government assembly no later than February 4, 2012 to <br /> discuss issues related to the Rogers Road solid waste and other related topics. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Gayle Wilson said that the Board of County Commissioners has full authority to close <br /> the landfill whenever it likes. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger asked that the Board get a quick update on the methane <br /> gas project. Gayle Wilson said that it should start up around the first of December. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger encouraged RENA to apply for the County grant proposals <br /> for non-profits and also to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation. <br /> 9. Reports <br /> None. <br /> 10. County Manager's Report <br /> Frank Clifton said that Willie Best has retired and the County will hold a reception on <br /> Tuesday, October 11th at 3:00 p.m. at the West Campus Office Building. <br /> 11. County Attorney's Report <br /> None. <br /> 12. Appointments <br /> None. <br /> 13. Board Comments <br /> Commissioner Foushee — none <br />