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7 <br /> 6. Provide Additional Feedback or Instructions to County Management and/or Olver, <br /> Inc. for next Transfer Station Siting Work Session Meeting to be held on June 24, 2008 <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked clarifying questions about the technical criteria process, <br /> which were answered by Bob Sallach. Eventually, the top 4 sites will be selected. <br /> Gwen Harvey that this process will be dealt with more specifically at the June 24th <br /> meeting. <br /> Chair Jacobs suggested that the Board and the public have sufficient time to review the <br /> materials so that they can be efficient with their time. <br /> Commissioner Foushee said that, regarding the schedule, there may be a scheduled <br /> meeting on June 30th <br /> Discussion ensued on additional meetings. <br /> The Clerk will send out an email about other possible dates for a work session besides <br /> June 30th <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the next meeting of the transfer station is on June 24th <br /> the last regular meeting before the summer break. These last scheduled meetings are always <br /> long and stressful. She does not envision the Board finishing this up on the 24th before 7:30 <br /> p.m. <br /> Bob Sallach said that Olver could get the information ahead of time to assess the time <br /> needed. <br /> Commissioner Nelson said that he is growing weary of two meetings a night and his <br /> preference is to have it on June 30th <br /> Commissioner Carey said that he would be away on the 30th <br /> Chair Jacobs said that another alternative is to meet one night before June 24th on the <br /> land use plan and one night before the 24th for the transfer station, and do away with the other <br /> session altogether. The Clerk will survey the Board about the 10th 11th 18th and 19th <br /> 5. Receive Additional Public Comment regarding future phases of the Transfer Siting <br /> Process <br /> Reverend Campbell asked if it was possible to exclude the Eubanks Site. Also, he asked <br /> how the transfer station being located in the incorporated area of the Town or the Rural Buffer <br /> Zone would work in the long-term comprehensive plan. He asked if anything would have to be <br /> changed in the plan to allow a transfer station to be located in a rural area where there is no <br /> infrastructure, or in an incorporated area. <br /> One of the citizens in attendance said that it has been frustrating to not have materials in <br /> a timely manner and it is counterproductive. <br /> David Hunt said that for this meeting, the materials went on the website first thing Friday <br /> morning, with notification to the public. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that staff will get answers to Rev. Campbell's questions. <br /> Gwen Harvey thanked Craig Benedict and his staff, Miriam Coleman, who produced the <br /> maps. She also thanked Shoshannah Smith, Director of Human Rights and Relations. <br /> Craig Benedict pointed out that Brian Carson also helps out with GIS maps. <br /> 7. Adjournment <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 pm. <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker <br />