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Minutes - Regular Meeting <br /> Solid Waste Advisory Board <br /> August 2, 2007 <br /> Approved September 6, 2007 <br /> have an idea and we don' t throw them out, that is more dangerous than if we just <br /> throw out what we come up with . <br /> Wilson states that the work group [and SWAB ] should recommend the plan and its <br /> components that it thinks will deal best with the waste and recycling generated in <br /> Orange County . <br /> Norwood adds that the more educated they are now the easier it will be for them to <br /> say ' yea' or ' nay' <br /> Grunwald asks how much acreage is needed for a MRF . <br /> Wilson replies for a stand alone facility you need approximately ten acres depending <br /> on the size of the property and the topography and ensuring enough buffer . <br /> Smith notes the County owns a perfect spot at Blackwood Farm ( on New Hope Road) <br /> and it' s near the interstate . <br /> Wilson states that as the analysis start to come in, we may ask the work group to <br /> consider meeting more frequently to come to some end game on these issues . We also <br /> may need an interim plan. <br /> Sassaman states that we also need to get a degree of consensus on the content of the <br /> interim plan as a work group to try to increase the probability that all the jurisdictions <br /> will sign off on it. <br /> Wilson states that the County Commissioners decide whether we need an interim <br /> plan, whatever towns don' t agree they just do their own plan . <br /> Tipton states that just so everyone knows Jim Alty is no longer with UNC . <br /> 6 . Programs/Services Update <br /> Solid Waste Operations Center/Temporary Administration Relocation Wilson states that it <br /> has been delayed since February trying to reconcile the innovative sustainable <br /> approach to waste water reuse . There has been a lot of redesign . It may go out to bid <br /> next week . In a related manner, a week ago we were notified that we have to be off <br /> the University property by September 30 . Purchasing received noticed that we may <br /> be able to stay a little longer if we move closer to the animal shel W <br /> ima ter . e will submit a <br /> site plan to the University next week . <br /> Grunwald asks where does the office space have to be . <br /> Wilson replies that ideally it would be in the northern part of Chapel Hill . <br /> 6 <br />