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APPROVED <br /> Hughes states most of what he has seen has been residential waste and asks have we factored <br /> in commercial waste in the net zero plans. He also asks what impacts franchises have on that. <br /> Hillsborough eliminated their exclusive franchise for commercial solid waste, and no longer have <br /> to manage and dictate costs. A lot of businesses have enjoyed letting the market do what the <br /> market does, which might introduce some different variables in terms of net zero. Did you factor <br /> that in at all? <br /> Porter replies yes, definitely commercial. We estimate in terms of overall waste that residential <br /> is up '/4 and multifamily commercials are up %. So it's significant. <br /> Hughes states it seems like mostly residents picking up the tab for this program, although <br /> multifamily commercial is almost% of the total. I don't know if I can ask residents to pay <br /> another$100 a year for a solid waste fee. <br /> Porter states the 25% residential model is how we based the solid waste program fee, and the <br /> additional funds at 75% are on the private sector. Some of the costs do impact the commercial <br /> sector. The residents wouldn't bear the entire cost, the commercial and private sector would <br /> share in that cost. <br /> Searing asks for an explanation of how the solid waste program fee is calculated. <br /> Williams states the fee is charged per habitable structure on your property. <br /> Searing asks so it is the same for everybody, whether the structure is a gazillion dollar house? <br /> Williams says yes it's the same. <br /> Hughes asks if there's not a structure on the property, they are not accessed a fee, correct? <br /> Williams replies that's correct. <br /> Hughes asks how that works for businesses. You have Wooden Nickel in downtown <br /> Hillsborough, is that considered a habitable structure separate from Antonia's a few doors <br /> down? <br /> Porter answers yes. <br /> Fowler asks if GBB will come back to the next SWAG meeting. <br /> Williams states that if SWAG doesn't have any changes they recommend or updates, the next <br /> time GBB will be back, will be in front of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> seeking approval. <br /> Fowler asks who will decide which scenario? <br /> Williams says it will be the board. I'm thinking we could start hybrid, start small...but we can talk <br /> about that some more. <br /> Operational Updates <br /> Fowler says now it's time for operational updates. <br /> Recycling Drop-off Site Replacement <br /> Williams says let me update you on the recycling drop off replacement center from the <br /> university. The location is going to be Jones Ferry Rd Park and Ride Lot thanks to Town of <br /> Chapel Hill, UNC, and Orange County. The document is going out for authorized signatures. <br /> We're thinking in 60-90 days, we can start dropping off equipment in the area and then we'll <br /> have another drop off recycling site. <br /> English asks if this will be a permanent site or once things get settled or constructed at <br /> University Mall? <br /> Hemminger says the owners of the mall are not inclined to say so. The site at Meadowmont <br /> has actually picked up. <br /> Williams states we'll look some more at keeping that...I don't want to say permanent site. But <br /> University will start up. It's where we are right now, we do have an agreement with UNC and <br /> TOCH. <br /> Hemminger says this to explain the construction will be in place for the next five years, so it's <br /> just not conducive to doing anything in that time frame. We looked at many options, and this one <br /> seemed to have the best fit. <br />