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4 31 <br /> Councilmember Chilton stated that he did not believe that the revenue from the <br /> Greene Tract should remain in the landfill fund. It has been discussed and there may be <br /> a legal requirement to do so, however, he disagrees with that interpretation. <br /> Councilmember Andresen asked if the school system was interested in the site <br /> for a school? <br /> Chair Crowther suggested that he and the Mayors meet and craft a final <br /> resolution for consideration by each unit of government. <br /> Mayor Waldorf mentioned that each of the Boards could also discuss what to do <br /> with this tract of land prior to receiving the resolution. <br /> Councilmember Brown stated that she preferred that the entire group discuss <br /> and craft the resolution. <br /> Mayor Waldorf commented that in any case each unit of government would need <br /> to discuss this issue separately. <br /> Alderman Zaffron suggested that the proposal in its current form be discussed by <br /> each unit of government. Then comments could be forwarded for discussion at the <br /> Mayor's meeting. <br /> Commissioner Carey requested that it be determined if, in fact, the Greene Tract <br /> is legally an asset of the Landfill. If it is, a decision would need to be made that it <br /> would not be an asset of the fund before considering other options. <br /> B. ADJACENT LANDOWNERS MEETING: Alderman Gist mentioned that the <br /> neighbors need to be treated fairly. She felt that the concept that "someone has to <br /> sacrifice for the good of the whole" is not necessarily valid. She requested that the <br /> decision about compensation be made objectively without the assumption that someone <br /> was going to have to sacrifice. There will be a meeting with representatives of the LOG <br /> and adjacent landowner on June 2nd. This meeting will be facilitated by Andy Sachs of <br /> the Dispute Settlement Center. She mentioned that it was important that the outcome of <br /> this meeting be respected by the individual units of government. <br /> C. SITE SELECTION: Chair Crowther mentioned that the public hearing <br /> requirements for siting a new solid waste facility have been fulfilled. <br /> Commissioner Carey mentioned that the LOG and three of four units of <br /> government have already decided which site to select. <br /> Councilmember Chilton mentioned that this was a preliminary agreement only, <br /> and there remain legal questions to be answered. <br /> Alderman Anderson commented that there continue to be unresolved issues, <br /> including the structure of the reorganized L.O.G.. He mentioned that he personally is <br /> beginning to have second thoughts about where to site this landfill. <br />