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Minutes - Regular Meeting <br /> Solid Waste Advisory Board <br /> January 6, 2005 <br /> Approved March 3, 2005 <br /> Wilson states that I am not looking for an approval and I did not make a <br /> recommendation in the report . <br /> Vickers states that green waste is a hole in our system . This is one area that is not <br /> being managed by the County, we need to do something because storms will happen <br /> and development will occur . This is an alternative way to take care of it and we have <br /> to come up with an alternative . <br /> Kabrick states that we should have an outlet for land clearing and inert debris . <br /> Concerned that there may be some special interest with farmers, every farmer may <br /> want this . I am not in favor of special favors for farmers . If we decide to do this, let ' s <br /> own the land, go out and acquire it at fair market value and not give preference to a <br /> specific farmer . <br /> Clayton states that there was mention about composting, but it was vague . But it <br /> would be good for the County to get involved in as long as we don ' t have to pick up <br /> residential food waste . <br /> Wilson states that he can ' t design all the specifics of the system before there is some <br /> overall approval of the concept . <br /> Bowerman states that I ' m in agreement with what has been said, but to also <br /> remember the burning issue as we ' re figuring out what to do but that doesn ' t mean <br /> we have to approve it . <br /> Vickers points out it ' s hard to get State permission for any burning facilities . <br /> Smith states that the farmer in northern Orange County is between a rock and hard <br /> place . Tobacco is gone . Land will be available at a reasonable price . We need a place <br /> to put storm debris . Large tracts of land will be available . <br /> Sassaman states that the only way that would work from a risk standpoint is to own <br /> the land . Leasing the land will only help the one person . Any kind of waste disposal <br /> should be professionally designed and operated . <br /> 4 . Draft Report to BOCC for February 8 Work Session Sassaman states that there are <br /> two reports for the Commissioners . Every year at this time we give the BOCC a <br /> document that outlines our plans of what we' ve done and where we are going . This <br /> is .a draft . Please let me know if you have any questions, changes or comments . This <br /> is due tomorrow . <br /> 6 <br />