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Minutes - Regular Meeting <br /> Solid Waste Advisory Board <br /> November 2, 2006 <br /> Approved December 7, 2006 <br /> Group . We want elected officials not to be surprised but we also don' t want to make <br /> the public feel like it' s a done deal when we first present it to them . <br /> Wilson states that absent of a request from Hillsborough or Chapel Hill for an in- <br /> person update, we will do a written update and send it to them . <br /> Sassaman states that there should be a workgroup meeting in December and have as <br /> an item of discussion with whatever we have available . We need to do something to <br /> keep the process going even if it' s just a review of where we are . How do the elected <br /> officials inform themselves of what' s going on? <br /> Wilson expresses concern that with their busy schedules they may not show up if they <br /> see it as just an update . <br /> 5 . Programs/Services Update <br /> SW Operations Center Wilson states that everything is going smooth. By the time of <br /> our next meeting we are hoping the bids have gone out . <br /> Transfer Station Planning Previously discussed . <br /> Landfill Gas Study Wilson states that the Commissioners were shown a slide show . <br /> The University option is still clearly the best option . By the middle of the month there <br /> should be a final feasibility study report and then it will come down to what the <br /> Commissioners want to do . For the University it comes down to timing . <br /> Highzvay 57 Convenience Center Site Identification None <br /> Walnut Grove Convenience Center Temporary Expansion Wilson states that the <br /> Commissioners have given the go ahead to the purchasing director to bargain with <br /> the property owner of 18 acres . <br /> Mixed paper to Curbside Collection Programs Pollock states that bins will be distributed <br /> this month . All the curbside eligible households will get a bin for paper and will use <br /> their existing bin for cans and bottles . Most will get a postcard that will explain what <br /> will happen . We are hoping to see a 700 ton/ year bump in recyclables . It will be <br /> interesting to see what it does to the traffic at the drop - off sites . <br /> Sassaman asks aren ' t gable top cartons waxed . <br /> Pollock states that they are no longer waxed they have a thin film plastic coating . <br /> There are four strategies for educating the public . The postcards will have a definition <br /> of mixed paper and bottles and cans and show the separation . The second strategy <br /> 5 <br />