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June 1, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1434 landfill, it costs $162,000.00 more than if it were closed; based on how much waste material is accepted at the landfill, the expansion could increase the lifespan of the landfill from 2015 to 2017; the lifespan of the landfill is computed based on the assumption that the landfill receives 92, 000 tons of waste per year; the landfill is equipped with compactors; etc. Martin Sanford, CDM Representative, responded to questions from the Board, stating that future projections are based on a tonnage rate of 38,000 tons per year; tonnage received at the landfill has declined from late 2008 to date; etc. Mr. Grant responded to more questions from the Board. The following issues were addressed: the prudency of opening another landfill; alternate locations for collection of C&D waste; the continuance of a convenience centers located at the landfill; advertizing to notify citizens of collection locations; etc. A discussion ensued regarding other uses for the landfill site beyond the year 2016. Chairman White noted the need to make a decision to expand or close the landfill. In response to a question from Commissioner Carruth, John Day, County Manager, discussed the proposed construction of the public safety training facility that is to be located on the landfill site, noting the limitations realized because of the absence of utilities on the site. Mr. Downs reported that the Board will be presented with additional information regarding a public safety training facility in July. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the potential expansion / closure of the Cabarrus County Construction and Demolition Landfill on the June 15, 2009 Agenda as a Consent item. BOC - Resolution Relating to the Completion of I-85 in Cabarrus County Commissioner Carruth presented the following information related to the completion of I-85 in Cabarrus County: an article in the Charlotte Observer mentioned the Mecklenburg Union Metropolitan Plan Organization discussed the possibility of asking the North Carolina Department of Transportation to divert funds from the widening of I-85 to pay for the completion of I-485; Rowan County gets their funds from division nine and Cabarrus County gets their funds from division ten which is the same as Charlotte; the cities of Concord and Kannapolis have already passed resolutions opposed to the funds being diverted away from the I-85 project; etc. A brief discussion..ensued. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the resolution relating to the completion of I-85 in Cabarrus County on the June 15, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. Additional Agenda Items By consensus, the Board approved the following list of additional items to be placed on the June 15 regular agenda: Recognitions and Presentations • Cooperative Extension - Recognition of Becky Lewis on Her Graduation from N.C. State University's Pathways Leadership Development Program and Recipient of Personal Achievement Award • Human Resources; Recognition of Mark A. Williams on His Retirement from Cabarrus County • Waste Reduction - 2009 Bill Evans and Carol Bond Memorial Award Consent Agenda e Finance - Budget Amendment (Justice Center Debt Payment - $404,961.00) • Finance - Emergency Telephone System (ETS) 911 Special Revenue Fund and Budget Amendment ($138,209.00) o Finance - Budget Amendment - (Fund Balance Transfer to Capital Reserve Fund per Board Policy - $9,307,062.00)