HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0152transfer station. Mr. Weatherman said he would get that
information for Mrs. Haire.
It will take six months to close the old landfill. The EPA
and Federal Government will look at a 30 -year commitment from the
county for this property.
Mrs. Blumenstein passed out some information concerning the
commercial landfill fee, which is recommended at a lower figure
than originally included in the budget. These latest figures are
based upon the volume that was estimated by Municipal Engineering
Company. They are estimates because there is not history on the
amount that will be generated. The recommended fee for this year
is $27 per ton for commercial solid waste.
Commissioner Boone said his problem is the same problem that
it has always been, the household assessment. It is a tax. The
fee is not based on usage. It has no relationship to the use of
the landfill, Boone said. He said he thought the county should go
with a strict user fee schedule.
Commissioner Hamby inquired about the closure cost for the old
landfill. She asked what can you do with an old landfill. Mr.
Mashburn replied that the slope will not make the land conducive
for use as athletic fields. One thought had been to fly model
airplanes. There is some land in the flood plain that would be
good for athletic fields, but it would require a road. The land
would not be good for a road bed. They are planning to plant part
of the area in pines.
It was suggested that the board meet at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
June 15, 1993, to tour the new solid waste station facilities.
A reception is planned for the opening of the new solid waste
station on July 16, 1993. Mr. Weatherman said the contractors who
built the new solid waste station are paying for the food.
Approximately 300 people are expected to attend from across the
state to see the Iredell County Solid Waste Station, which is an
outstanding facility in North Carolina. A lot of other counties'
representatives are expected to attend.
STRAW VOTE
MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to adopt the proposed fee of
$27.00 per ton for Commercial Waste, $13 per ton for Tub Grinding,
$8 per ton for Demolition, $100 per ton for Asbestos (friable), $27
per ton for Asbestos (nonfriable), $18 each for Household
assessments, and $9 each for Elderly Exemptions.
VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 1 (Boone).
Boone said his vote was No because of the household fee being
included.
Commissioner Stewart asked if these figures have been
discussed with Mr. Madison who is not at the meeting this evening.
Commissioner Boone said he had received a lot of calls for
charging home owners for what is classified as construction waste.
Some of the home owners seem to think that carpet and other items
such as this should be included in the home owners solid waste fee.
Mr. Weatherman said the code states that household garbage is waste
accumulated in the daily activities of the home. This does not
include yard waste and old furniture, swing sets and tricycles.
8M8RGXNCY CONNONICATIONS: The board discussed the 911 system.
There is $250,000 budgeted for the repayment of the money advanced
to the 911 Enterprise Fund from the General Fund. Mrs. Blumenstein
said the fee will be reduced to 73 cents a month starting in
January 1994. It will remain 73 cents until the loan is repaid.
After the loan is repaid, the fee will drop to whatever the
operating cost is.
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