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20 <br /> said he has no problem with the County subsiding these costs, just as it does with many other <br /> needs in the County, such as affordable housing. <br /> Robert Williams said Commissioner McKee received bad information from one of his <br /> employees. He said the items Commissioner McKee brought to the SWCC were allowable <br /> (couch, chair, tires, etc.). He said these items are not C&D, and for staff to whisper that in his <br /> ear was not fair. He said they are trying to correct these inconsistencies by educating his staff. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he has heard from many residents on this topic over the past <br /> months. He said perhaps there should be a specific roll off container for C&D waste only, which <br /> can be taken to the C&D landfill. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos reiterated his previous point that residents should be allowed <br /> to take 6 cubic feet max for C&D; have signage at the SWCC that shows visually what 6 cubic <br /> feet are; and state that if one has more C&D waste than this, they should go to the C&D landfill. <br /> He said he does think a separate roll on is necessary, but deferred to the expertise of Robert <br /> Williams. <br /> Commissioner Price said she appreciated the work Robert Williams has done to audit <br /> the department and to promote consistency. She agreed with Commissioner Marcoplos' <br /> comments. She said she would like to try and find a way to prevent contractors from using the <br /> SWCC. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he considers 6 cubic feet to be far too small an amount. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Price for the <br /> Board to: <br /> • Direct Solid Waste staff to present a resolution at an upcoming meeting amending <br /> Section 34-40 of the Solid Waste Ordinance, and provide an outline as to how this waste <br /> stream will be directed. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if Commissioner McKee's goal is to permit 4.5 cubic yards <br /> of residential C&D waste at the SWCCs. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he does not have a specific amount in mind, but feels that 6 <br /> cubic feet is too low. He said he is open to the discussion. He said the County needs to amend <br /> the policy, and should avoid the transportation and costs to Durham, and direct local C&D to its <br /> own C&D landfill. He said Orange County should take responsibility for its waste. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he cannot support a policy that maintains what has been <br /> done currently. <br /> Commissioner McKee said there is no fault on the part of Robert Williams or his staff <br /> and his main concern is to accommodate the residents as much as possible. <br /> Commissioner Greene agreed, and said the BOCC is asking, through this motion, for <br /> staff to bring something back, and for the BOCC to accommodate residents as best it can. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Chair Rich) C&D should be taken to the C&D Landfill <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he received a communication from Chief Jeff Cabe, Orange <br /> Rural Fire Department, who said his department has traditionally taken its waste to the Walnut <br /> Grove SWCC, but was recently told it could no longer do so. He asked if staff could provide <br /> some information as relates this, and to follow up with Jeff Cabe and the Orange County Board <br /> of Commissioners. <br /> Robert Williams said he would look into this. <br /> 7. Reports <br />