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4 <br /> Council member Andresen felt that it was important to remember that the <br /> County cannot enter into a process for dealing with solid waste until there is an <br /> agreement that the waste is going to be managed by one entity. <br /> Alderman Zaffron stated that Carrboro's decision is based on the relationship <br /> between the County and Carrboro being contractual. He felt that Commissioner <br /> Willhoit's proposal for the interlocal agreement does not address Carrboro's concerns. <br /> He did not envision this as a long term interlocal agreement but rather as a contractual <br /> agreement. <br /> Council member Andresen also felt that a contract would make it easier for an <br /> elected body to opt out of the agreement. <br /> Commissioner Gordon commented that one of the major problems is that all <br /> four governments have to agree in order for the process to move forward. That <br /> agreement has not been forthcoming. To move at least one step forward, she asked if <br /> the elected officials would consider having all four units of government being a part of <br /> the decision making process with only three units being required to make a decision. <br /> The responsibilities of the LOG could be put into written form. She also suggested that <br /> Duke be contacted to request their involvement in this process. <br /> Alderman Gist mentioned that the mission, goals and responsibilities of the LOG <br /> have been spelled out and that information is available. <br /> Council member Franck commented that setting recycling goals and having <br /> input on the tip fee was important to him. <br /> Mayor Nelson said he wanted there to be local control of collection issues. <br /> Council member Chilton mentioned that he did not want to give up all of the <br /> control of the tip fee. <br /> Council member Evans wanted to be assured that advances in the area of <br /> waste disposal would be considered. <br /> Alderman Bryan suggested that a smaller group be formed consisting of <br /> representatives of each unit of government. This group could be asked to respond to <br /> both Commissioner Gordon's proposal and Commissioner Willhoit's proposal. <br /> Chair Carey suggested that the staff and attorney for each unit of government <br /> be requested to work together and draft a solid waste management plan and an <br /> interlocal agreement. <br /> Several members of the group agreed with this suggestion but others thought <br /> such a step would be premature. <br /> The meeting was divided into small groups to discuss who should make <br /> decisions using a tiered model: The Jurisdictions, The County, or the SWM Council <br /> (Board). The outcomes of those decisions are listed below: <br />