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disposal facilities over the years. He said this money is also needed for post closure monitoring <br /> of landfills. <br /> Jan Sassaman said it is time to put this in the hands of the Solid Waste Management <br /> staff. <br /> Commissioner Gordon referred to the solid waste convenience centers. She said her <br /> understanding is that the solid waste convenience fees only pay for 25 percent of the total. She <br /> said she understood that the original intention was that there would be a 4 year program to <br /> increase the fees to cover more. She asked how much money is coming from the general fund <br /> to subsidize the convenience centers and if there is any more money coming from the general <br /> fund to subsidize any aspect of solid waste. <br /> Gayle Wilson said the $1.85 million is contributed from the general fund this year, and <br /> about the same amount will be proposed for next year. He said this equals about 25 percent. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said she would like to know what fees would be needed. <br /> Gayle Wilson said the plan was to increase the fee over time and reduce or eliminate <br /> the general fund contribution. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked staff to come back with the fee structure that would be <br /> needed to make up the shortfall to eliminate a general fund contribution to the convenience <br /> centers. She said if you look at the statutes presented by John Roberts, you are allowed to <br /> charge for expenses. <br /> John Roberts said he and the manager have had the discussion on funding, including <br /> how to address the fees for the convenience centers. He will talk about this at the work <br /> session. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the plan is to continue talking about recycling separate <br /> from solid waste. He feels like these things are on two separate tracks. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that is not accurate. He said the first part of the work session will talk <br /> about the parameters of the inter-local agreement, and this includes everything from recycling <br /> to transfer stations. He said once those questions are answered, there will be conversations <br /> about some of the shorter and longer term issues. <br /> John Roberts said town and County staff have negotiated a draft interlocal agreement. <br /> He said it is comprehensive and addresses all types of waste issues in Orange County. He <br /> said this will be ready for review at the next work session. <br /> Chair Jacobs said there may need to be an additional assembly of governments <br /> meeting just to discuss solid waste. <br /> Michael Talbert said item 7-f is 66 pages long. He asked the Commissioners to please <br /> bring the document to the May 13 meeting in order to avoid having to re-print it. <br /> 8. Reports NONE <br /> 9. County Manager's Report (10:10-10:15) <br /> DEFERRED <br /> 10. County Attorney's Report (10:15-10:20) <br /> DEFERRED <br /> 11. Appointments - NONE <br />