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station. The first one is already being done, which is doing a countywide site search. He read recommendation #2: "Prior to locating the waste transfer station in the Rogers Road community, give serious consideration to whether prior commitments proposed by local governmental entities far the Rogers Road community have been kept." He said that he would like to know whether this issue has been considered by the Board or the staff and what the discussion has been. He then read recommendation #3: "Prior to locating the waste transfer station in the Rogers Road community, contemplate whether elements of racial and/or environmental discrimination exist in either the process and/or the decision to locate a waste transfer station in the Rogers Road community." This calls for an investigation and evaluation of these processes with regard to environmental justice. He said that it is his understanding that this has not been done, and it seems unforgivable. Susanna Haff lives off of Eubanks Road. She said that when you look at the "waste central", she assumes that it is probably UNC. She would like to know if the County Commissioners have met with members of the University. She made reference to a new development on NC 54 and a new mall going in (she did not say where), and said that these things should be considered as a site is planned. She suggested that the Board speak with UNC Trustees about this issue and the possibility of purchasing land from the University. 3. Discussion, Feedback and Comment on Technical Criteria (Exhibit 5) Ed Schuffler said that he wanted to discuss public meeting dates. He asked for input on this from the County Commissioners -where, when, and what time for the public participation process. These meetings will not be.site speck and the consultants will talk with the public in a forum setting. There will be a detailed presentation on what a transfer station is, etc. The suggestion is a two-hour timeframe on either a Tuesday or Thursday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. He said that a central location would be better. Chair Jacobs said that the Board usually meets in two different places (Hillsborough and Chapel Hill) and there could be one meeting at each place. He said to work with the Clerk. Commissioner Carey asked if the County Commissioners would have to be present and Ed Schuffler said no. The consultants would be talking with the citizens. The County Commissioners would be welcome to attend. Commissioner Carey suggested doing one in each location and 7:00 p.m. is reasonable. Commissioner Foushee agreed with this and also avoiding Wednesday evenings. Chair Jacobs said that he hopes these meetings could be more intimate than a work session. Ed Schuffler said that he generally likes it mare intimate and he will do a PowerPoint presentation. Chair Jacobs asked if the meetings would be recorded. Ed Schuffler said that they could record it, but that the questions would be transcribed and put on the website. The consultants will work with the Clerk on setting up the public meetings. Ed Schuffler reviewed the technical criteria. TYPICAL TECHNICAL SITING CRITERIA A. Central location to collection routes B. Access to major transportation routes