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May 2, 2011 (Work Session) Page 416 facility, which is under the Town of Harrisburg's jurisdiction, and efforts to resolve the issue. He advised the Board to be cautious and said he would not support the proposal. Commissioner Measmer and Mr. Gilkerson responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Mr. Gilkerson reported that the berm on Mulberry Road was constructed and the landfill is in compliance with regulations. Commissioner Measmer advised that the landfill is not in compliance, according to conversations he has had with the Town of Harrisburg. Discussion continued. In response to a question, Richard M. Koch, County Attorney and Harrisburg Town Attorney, advised that he is not aware of any compliance issues. Commissioner Measmer MOVED to table the matter until further discussions can be held. Mr. Grant responded to questions regarding the amount of money the County will save, if this proposal is approved and the lack of air space at the landfill. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Day advised that he was contacted by Greenway Waste Solutions (GWS) and asked staff to follow up, given the budgetary situation. He further advised that this partnership will save the County a considerable amount of money and that GWS has recycling facilities the County does not have. In addition, the County Planning and Zoning Manager, confirmed last week with the Harrisburg Planning Director that GWS is in compliance. He pointed out that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allows a due diligence period for both parties. Given the budgetary concerns, Vice Chairman Poole expressed support for moving forward. Commissioner Measmer reported the trees on the top of the berm are dead; therefore, the company cannot be in compliance. He advised that to enter into a contractual obligation with this company will put citizens in danger and asked to see other options. Following further discussion, Chairman White stated Commissioner Measmer made a motion earlier to table this matter for further discussion. Commissioner Measmer stated his motion was to table until the Board receives further options. Chairman White called for a second to the motion. The MOTION failed due to lack of a second. Vice Chairman Poole MOVED to place Cabarrus County Construction and Demolition Landfill future operations on the May 16, 2011 Agenda as a New Business item. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion and requested a report on any violations that may have occurred. After clarification, the MOTION carried, with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Poole and Commissioners Burrage and Carruth voting for and Commissioner Measmer voting against. Mr. Day advised that the Town of Harrisburg will be asked to provide a letter addressing compliance or noncompliance. Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, advised that the Town Administrator and Planning Director were at the meeting earlier to address the issue, but had to leave. Chairman White requested a letter from NCDENR (North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources) regarding compliance of Greenway Waste Solutions. Transportation - Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute Program Grant (JARC /LINKS) - Project No. 11 -JA -042 With regard to a Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute Program Grant (JARC /LINKS), Randy Bass, Transportation Director, reported the County was awarded a 2 -year extension on the grant and that the process requires the Board to adopt the resolution included in the agenda packet. He further reported the local match of $173,697.00 is the same as last year. Mr. Bass