Good Morning:

Well, I have been busy with my business and some personal matters so I apologize on the lack of updates.

The meeting last Friday with Mr. Bannister and Jock Connell went well from what I interpreted.

Here is the bullet points:

1) They know that they need to do a better job at marketing the new plan.

2) Jock Connell stated there would be public meetings that are available to all and well advertised. This will be a series of meetings.

3) The plan will take about 12 months to develop as Mr. Connell sees it.

4) The state wants to see a 20% reduction in solid waste going into landfills.

5) They still feel that we need to have only one carrier in each subdivision for the safety of our kids and pollution matter.

6) They said they will solicit input from the waste haulers.

Mr. Connell stated that Judge Clark has given them the road map to fix the problems and this could be done in a matter of days. He feels this would be the wrong thing to do and understands the need for public opinion and input.

I inquired if there was anything I could do to help and they both indicated that they are not sure what needs to happen currently. The BOC has requested that Jock and his staff formulate an action plan on how to solve this issue in the next 120 days. Until the BOC makes a decision there is really nothing I can do to assist them. I do believe that Jock Connell has the best interest in mind for the citizens of Gwinnett.

On a side note I am wondering if anyone has heard from Mike Beaudreau about the ‘blue ribbon committee”? If you are interested in joining this please call his office.

Thanks,
Don S