Environment
I went to the OCBoCC meeting on Monday about the transfer station. I came away more convinced than ever that locating a transfer station in a rural farming or residential area is a bad idea. I think a lot of good reasons for it being a bad idea were put forth, and as I took notes I realized that the OCBoCC all know most of these arguments and reasons not to do this, so rehashing it is not of any particular benefit. What I think has not been done yet is to put together an outline/timeline of an alternative that involves all of the potential players and describes the benefits with an end goal in mind.
So, rather than rehash, I thought I could take a stab at a plan for a plan. Obviously the outline below is a strawman (the 21st century equivalent of the back of a napkin) and needs refinement. A lot would need to happen and a lot could happen in parallel. I think you'll get the gist though.
First:
Convince yourselves and the community at large.
WTE makes sense looking down the road five to seven years when tipping fees increase and as the county grows.
The Board of County Comissioners finally has seen fit to not included Eubanks Road in the narrowed list of proposed sites for the transfer station. While it ain't over till it's over, this is most welcome news. It looks like the BOCC has made strides in redemption by coming down this time for social and environmental justice.
The fight that the Rogers/Eubanks road community has waged for their neighborhood now has victory in their sights and with that victory will come a victory for the soul of Orange County. This has been a struggle that has taken decades.
Special kudos go to Reverend Robert Campbell and Neloa Jones for showing the perseverance and fortitude to make their case time and time again and lead their community against the odds. It proves that community activism and participation can make a real difference and overcome what at times seem like a never-ending series of obstacles.
However, vigilance is still required.
Via e-mail notice from Orange County:
The agenda for the Orange County Board of Commissioners' Transfer Station Siting Work Session on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. has been posted to the link below.
http://www.co.orange.nc.us/OCCLERKS/081021e.pdf
This is a large PDF file (23 MB) with 10 maps and make take some time to download.
Date:
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 1:30pm
Via an email to UNC Sustainability Listserve:
Representatives from UNC Grounds, Facilities Planning, Energy Services, and Environment, Health and Safety will be on hand to describe the system and answer any questions you may have. Come learn about all aspects of this project, everything from what it took to make the project happen to the routine maintenance requirements. And if that isn't enough, we will also be providing FREE FOOD!
Date:
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Location:
Global Education Building, Fourth Floor
The County Commissioners will provide its comments to staff on the
draft Comprehensive Plan. The public is welcome to attend to hear Board
comments and discussions. Limited seating is available. An agenda for
this meeting is posted on the County’s main website at: http://www.co.orange.nc.us/OCCLERKS/081014.htm
The County Commissioners are expected to consider Plan adoption in November. Additional notice will be forthcoming.
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
7:30 PM, Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Link Government Services Center
200 S. Cameron St., Hillsborough
for more detail, see http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/compre_cpupdate.asp
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