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Regarding waste reduction, Chair Jacobs pointed out that Orange County has <br /> reduced its waste since 1995 at a rate better than any other county in North Carolina. <br /> Other counties are increasing their waste generation per capita, and Orange County is <br /> decreasing its waste generation per capita. <br /> Regarding the timeline, he said that Orange County started this process over a year <br /> ago and decided to do it at Rogers Road, but it turned out not to be the right place. So the <br /> County Commissioners started over last December and tried to make the process as <br /> objective as possible. He said that it seems rushed, but it is not. <br /> Commissioner Nelson requested setting up a tour of the three candidate sites. <br /> Gwen Harvey said that this could definitely be done with at least two of the sites. There is <br /> uncertainty about the third site. <br /> Regarding waste to energy, the County Commissioners spoke about this at their <br /> retreat last week, but it would take months or years to be educated on this issue. He <br /> suggested keeping this on the radar for parallel sites. <br /> Chair Jacobs asked that the tours be arranged by December 11th <br /> Commissioner Foushee asked if other County Commissioners would like to look at <br /> smaller sites. <br /> Commissioner Gordon suggested that the three new colleagues weigh in on this <br /> since the decision will not be made until they come on the Board. She suggested getting <br /> some information from staff regarding the pros and cons of proceeding according to the <br /> current timeline versus not not proceeding right away and considering other options. <br /> Commissioner Carey said that the decision would be made when he is no longer on <br /> the Board. He agreed with Commissioner Gordon that the new Board should decide <br /> whether to change the size of the sites. However, this will create an impact on the <br /> timeline and would almost be starting over again. <br /> Commissioner Carey added that this meeting is his last official meeting as a County <br /> Commissioner. <br /> Commissioner Nelson said that the Board decided to have a larger site of 25 acres <br /> so that there could be sufficient buffering. Also, some citizens have mentioned the old <br /> truck stop in Hillsborough as a potential site. If it is not already in Hillsborough's <br /> jurisdiction, Hillsborough has made it very clear that it would annex sites to keep the <br /> County from siting something. He said that this site does not seem realistic. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that it is an interesting idea to look at smaller sites and the Board <br /> should have alternative ways to proceed on the agenda for December 11th for the new <br /> Board. He would still like to see a presentation of the report, which may shed some light <br /> on other alternatives. He would also like to make a list of things that the County <br /> Commissioners would require of themselves to choose a site (i.e., how much more of an <br /> environmental impact analysis and a traffic impact analysis is necessary, restricting <br /> routes, pay-as-you-throw, etc.) <br /> 7. Adjourn <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Gordon to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 pm. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Barry Jacobs Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker, CMC <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />