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0 nbb 12 PAs_ 832: WHEREAS, it is proposed to utilize $87,976 to pave down the Rural Priority List as far as possible under funding and right of way constraints. Paving projects anticipated: PRIORITY 1Grade, drain, base, pave, and erosion control - SR 1314 from SR 1007 to SR 1313 - 1.20 miles. Complete Funding. Total Allocation - $95,000.00. PRIORITY 2 Survey, R/W, grade, drain, base, pave, and erosion control - SR 1536 from NC 42 to SR 1535 - 0.80 mile. Estimated Cost - $60,000.00. Initial Allocation - $5,713.00. WHEREAS, it is proposed to proceed with paving on down the priority lists as funds and right of way become available. BE IT RESOLVED THAT, The Division of Highways of the Department of Transportation proceed with these projects as far as the Secondary Road Allocations for Fiscal Year 1989-90 will allow. Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr. seconded the motion, and upon a vote the results were as follows: AYE: Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford, Wicker and Cox NAY: None The Chairman ruled the resolution had been unanimously adopted. The Board next discussed the matter that commercial firms may install incinerators in Lee County to dispose of medical waste. Commissioner William C. Stafford, Jr. reported on a meeting held by the Concerned Citizens Committee Thursday, July 6th. Chairman Albert L. Cox expressed the opinion that the first step the County should take to regulate this sort of enterprise would be county-wide zoning. The County Attorney discussed provisions in the State law which allow the Waste Management Commission to override local ordinances and the questionable status of medical waste and whether or not it would be regulated as a hazardous material. County Planner Leonard Barefoot reported on the status of the zoning ordinance being studied by the County Planning Board, and estimated it would take from five to seven months to enact a zoning ordinance. Mrs. Billie Elmore was recognized and commended for her concerns and efforts concerning the environment and in the manner in which she conducted the meeting on behalf of the cocncerned citizens. Commissioner William C. Stafford, Jr. moved that the Board request the Environmental Affairs Board with the assistance of the County Attorney, to draft an ordinance that will regulate the incineration and/or disposal of medical waste within the borders of Lee County. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows: - 6 -