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the landfill reserve fund to cover recycling for next year. He said this will avoid dipping into the general fund and alienating their partners. He said the projected economic rebound should allow this money to be paid back over the next 30 years. He would like to hear the feasibility of this, in order to allow more time to discuss this program and make a decision. He suggested the allowance of one year, with a deadline of July 1, 2015 for a decision on solid waste. He said if it is true that the number served can be increased for the same cost, he does not see why this would not be done. He said one other issue was the possibility of increasing times or access to the convenience centers. He said many of the suburban areas are in the ETJ, and he wonders about the legal possibility of the towns extending fees and service to these areas. Chair Jacobs said one area of exploration is to look at the possible legal options. Commissioner Pelissier said she would like to make a commitment to provide recycling to the households in the proposed tax districts and to give roll carts to those that want it. Commissioner Gordon said she would like to know all of the options for how the County is going to pay for recycling for the 13,700 people who are getting curbside now. Commissioner McKee agreed with Commissioner Dorosin's idea of funding next year's recycling out of the solid waste reserve fund; otherwise the town people are getting charged double. Commissioner McKee said the idea of a motion on the floor to expand service without voting on the proposed tax district rubs him the wrong way. He said the Board needs to wait and discuss everything instead of putting some things on the table and taking some things off. Commissioner Rich said this has been an unfortunate conversation from the beginning, and she has never felt more cornered as an elected official. She said the willingness to listen to people and then go back and discuss it in a work session was helpful; however, she does not feel that she is having the conversation she wanted. Commissioner Rich said she would like to know about finances, and she feels it is important to protect the relationship with their partners. She said all of the partners agreed on roll carts, and she does not want to delay this, as the people in the towns want them. She said the amount in the landfill reserve does allow for creative use of those funds. She wants to know all of the legal options that are available. Commissioner Price said she agrees with Commissioner Dorosin, and she would like to see more information on the legal options. She thinks there should be more people at the table as this decision is made, including elected officials from the towns and home owners who will be affected. Chair Jacobs directed Michael Talbert to page 2 of the abstract, which outlines the key elements as outlined by the Board. He read these items and said these are still the basic parameters. He said the Board still has questions about funding, fairness and equity, and the operational efficiency of the program. A motion was made by Commissioner Pelissier to commit to provide recycling to the households in the proposed tax districts and to give roll carts to those that want it. No second. Motion fails. Chair Jacobs said he hopes the County will keep moving forward to develop a program that will bring closure to this by the 2014/2015 fiscal year. b. DC Fast Charger Electric Vehicle Station Licensing Agreement with Brightfield