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Council Member Ward referred to the $62 fee proposed to the towns for 5 years. He <br /> asked why there could not be a partnership to build an escrow account to pay from as needed. <br /> He said this would allow the County to be reimbursed for their costs and the town to pay for <br /> what they get. <br /> Michael Talbert said that would likely be agreeable to the County, but he heard from the <br /> town that they wanted a guaranteed rate. <br /> Commissioner Rich said she encourages the relationship with solid waste to continue <br /> with all entities. She said it would be of great benefit to have a solid waste plan for the long <br /> term. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the County has met with Waste Zero, Greenstream and other entities <br /> about alternative options and the Board is happy to share this information. <br /> Town Council Member Palmer said there needs to be better enforcement of the <br /> recycling guidelines. <br /> 5. Joint Parks and Recreational Opportunities <br /> Dave Stancil said, as noted in abstract, there is a long history of working together on <br /> parks and open space projects, such as the newest— Cedar Falls Complex. He said there are <br /> opportunities on the horizon, and one of these is Millhouse Park. He said this is literally on the <br /> rural buffer line, and it is a good possibility for a joint county town project. He said the Hollow <br /> Rock project is another joint project, as well as the Jordan Lake Macro site and others. <br /> Council Member Harrison suggested there be work on pedestrian bicycle lanes as a <br /> joint opportunity by the Millhouse property. <br /> Council Member Cianciolo said he lives near Cedar Falls Park, and that artificial turf <br /> field is getting a lot of use. He said this artificial turf should be considered for future projects. <br /> Chair Jacobs referenced an information item regarding a possible bond referendum. <br /> He said part of this could involve anticipatory planning for park development with the <br /> municipalities. He said Millhouse Road and Twin Creeks would be the two places in this part <br /> of the County for joint visions. He said soccer fields are major components on both of these. <br /> He said greenway extensions are possibility for discussion. <br /> Commissioner Gordon referred to the memorandum regarding the bond referendum on <br /> page 13. She noted that this gives an idea of the schedule, but the Board has not decided on <br /> a referendum date. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the Board discussed this with the school boards today and will likely <br /> look beyond 2015. <br /> Town Council Member Palmer said it is important that the boards think about schools <br /> differently, and joint programs need to be considered to address the specialized needs of the <br /> 21 st century. <br /> Commissioner Price requested electronic copies of the PowerPoints be posted. <br /> 6. INFORMATION ITEM (No Specific Presentation or Discussion) <br /> Eubanks Road Solid Waste Convenience Center Renovation <br /> The Boards agreed by consensus to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 pm. <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Donna Baker <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />