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7. I also believe that leadership must have the courage to make key strategic choices <br />and then figure out the tactics to implement those strategic choices. I believe that given <br />that there are only four basic choices to pick from for the final "resting place", not a lot of <br />study is required to pick the strategy. Pick a strategy that is "right" for each "region" and <br />then figure out the implementation plan considering the environment, technology status <br />and costs consistent with adding value to our respective "regions". This is where some <br />study is required. <br />In conclusion, a waste transfer station should not be considered as a viable concept in any <br />location until a rational strategic choice is made for the ultimate processing of our non- <br />recyclable solid waste. There are effective strategies that would eliminate the need for any <br />consideration of a waste transfer station. <br />Thank you for considering my input into the discussion. If you have any questions about my <br />thoughts, I would be happy to respond to them. <br />I would request that my letter be included in the minutes of your respective meetings on this <br />subject. <br />Ned McClurg <br />105 Woodkirk Lane <br />Chapel Hill, NC 27514 <br />nedsmcCa~qmail.com <br />Chair Pelissier asked for direction on the interlocal agreement. <br />Commissioner Yuhasz said that there is a group of elected officials that have looked at <br />the interlocal agreement. He said that until they find out what Chapel Hill is going to do there is <br />really not a lot to discuss with regard to a new interlocal agreement. He suggested holding this <br />in abeyance until the Town of Chapel Hill has done something. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner McKee to have staff move forward with an <br />agreement with the City of Durham. <br />Commissioner Jacobs asked about Chapel Hill's timeframe. He thinks that the County <br />needs to put forth the question to the municipalities as to whether they are partners or not. <br />Frank Clifton said that he was told that Chapel Hill will not have a decision about solid <br />waste issues for about six months because they need to hire a consultant. He suggested <br />securing the County's future and then the towns could decide if they want to be partners. <br />Commissioner McKee clarified that his motion was to negotiate with the City of Durham <br />on behalf of Orange County for waste generated by Orange County. <br />