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0 DOOR 13 Pha 66 the City does test for radioactivity every 4 years through a contract with the State; but, with this potential, they may have to contract with a lab to test more often. The Chairman recognized Mrs. Mary Thornton Yarborough, Environmental Affairs Board Chairman. Mrs. Yarborough distributed maps of the proposed area. She asked that the Commissioners go before the legislature when they are in full session to express that consideration should be given to Lee County particularly in emergency preparedness. She hoped that the Commissioners would petition our legislature that some incentive be given Lee County as well as Chatham and Wake. Commissioner Cox added that at the very least we should get equipment, gear and whatever is required for a hazardous material team. If the City and County cooperate more pressure can be put on the legislature by working together than individually. Mrs. Yarborough agreed there are many considerations to be made. Commissioner Stafford made a motion that the Board go on record in opposition to the placement of a low-level radio active waste site on the Chatham/Wake border line as is being proposed. Commissioner Dossenbach seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Cox suggested drafting a motion that would state we are against siting hazardous waste anywhere in North Carolina that would handle waste from other states. If we are producing such waste, we should be responsible for dealing with it. We need to state that if they proceed with this we should get water monitoring equipment and a hazardous material team. Commissioner Dossenbach suggested that in anticipation that the City will probably act on this at their next meeting, the Chairman could appoint a committee to work along with the City of Sanford on a joint resolution to be adopted by both Boards stating our opposition to the location, but if it is located there what is expected by the City and County. Commissioner Stafford added that the Town of Broadway should also be included. After discussion, Commissioner Dossenbach moved that the Chairman appoint Commissioner Stafford, Mrs. Yarborough and County Manager Cowan to a committee to draft a resolution opposing the siting of the waste disposal facility on our border and addressing the demands Lee County, Sanford and Broadway would place upon the State if the disposal facility is located on the Wake/Chatham site and on the Lee County Border. Also, to authorize the County Manager to write a letter to the Mayors of Broadway and Sanford asking them to appoint representatives of their Boards and staff to assist in drafting the language for 12