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He clarified that bi-weekly collection means collection every other week. Commissioner Rich said she liked the idea of an advisory board or citizen committee to discuss solid waste and recycling. Chair Jacobs suggested using language of"every other week" instead of bi-weekly collection. Commissioner Price thanked staff for moving this project forward. She asked about the timeline for the rural area recycling. Michael Talbert said that would be coming to the Board of County Commissioners on December 10tH Commissioner McKee said there is no doubt that the County and Towns can do this more efficiently as a team. Commissioner Gordon said she is glad there will be one recycling program. She asked for confirmation that the carts will not be ordered until the letters of intent are received. Michael Talbert said this is correct. Commissioner Gordon said this is an achievement worth celebrating. Chair Jacobs said this is a breakthrough, and it will be celebrated at the Assembly of Governments meeting. He said the Solid Waste staff deserves a pat on the back for a great job. He said this agreement could also help reach the goal of recycling more materials. Chair Jacobs said this process might be more complicated in the rural areas. Michael Talbert said the County and Towns are both interested in the possibility of fixing the pricing for the urban services for at least 3-5 years. Commissioner Rich thanked the solid waste staff. Commissioner Pelissier referred to page 24 of the abstract. She asked for clarification on the reference to performance measures. Gayle Wilson said he understood that the town wanted more data on the performance of the programs that were operated in the towns, specifically data on participation rates and quantity of materials. He said this was previously difficult to obtain, but the radio frequency chip (RFID) in the roll carts should be able to provide this data. A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier for the Board to authorize: 1. The Manager to execute the attached Letter of Intent with the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough when approved by the Towns; 2. The County Attorney, working with the Town Attorneys, to prepare an interim agreement that would allow the County to proceed to expedite implementation of the roll carts and new collection service for the Urban Curbside Program with the objective being full implementation by July 1, 2014 and authorize the Manager to execute the agreement; and 3. The Manager to award the bid for the roll carts not to exceed $1,100,000. VOTE: UNANIMOUS c. Whitted Permanent Meeting Room Review and Approval of Technology Design Elements