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h. 3 to break down barriers while building the chance to sliveawithvfreedompand independence. This day marks a time when we progress, and set new goals; for equality has yet to be attained. The Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 4th, 1987 to be Disability Awareness Day in Orange County. Each Orange County citizen should accept the challenge: to examine clocal businesses, his or her place of employment, and community es risheled purpose od no of ensuring the same opportunities are enjoyed by disabled members of our County, and further, to advocate for greater accessibility until equal opportunity has been attained for every p having a disability. In witness thereof, i, Shirley E. Marshall, Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby set my hand and the seal of Orange County, State of North Carolina, this fourth day of May nineteen hundred and eighty seven. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. E. REPORTS 1. EUBANKS LANDFILL OPERATION REPORT (A copy of the complete narrative is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office) . Mr. Bruce Heflin, Chapel Hill Public Works Director, summarized the report. The Landfill Owners Group agreed that a study needs to be done to consider the shortrange and the longrange issues associated with the use and life of the landfill. Discussion ensued on the use of ash and other ways to extend the life of the landfill including raising the tipping fee. Mr. Heflin stated that the feasibility report would encompass and answer these questions. 2 . SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE REPORT (A copy of the complete narrative is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk' s Office) . Blair Pollock, Chair of the Solid Waste Task Force made the presentation. He stated that the amount of disposal of waste increased by 23% last year and is expected to again increase this year. He noted that the Greene Tract that was purchased for a possible landfill has not been thoroughly reviewed to ascertain if it meets all the environmental requirements. The disposal of toxic wastes has increased. Although there are eleven years left at the present landfill site, alternatives are being sought and issues are being addressed to meet the future demands. Pollock asked that the Solid Waste Task Force be placed on an inactive status until such time a citizens board is needed. Commissioner Willhoit made two corrections to the report which are so noted on the original copy in the permanent agenda file. Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to receive the report as corrected and to place the Solid Waste Task Force on inactive status. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 3 . ANIMAL CONTROL TASK FORCE REPORT Dr. Anne Gross, Chair of the Animal Control Task Force, referred to the final task force draft proposed Animal Control Ordinance. It is hoped that this revised Ordinance will effectively increase the animal control officer's effectiveness in the control of animals. The Task Force