Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, March 23, 1991 TAG: 9103230170
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: A-3 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: JOEL TURNER MUNICIPAL WRITER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Among other issues, the disagreement involves dumping-fees and representation on the landfill governing board, but officials would not discuss details Friday.
City and county officials had what was described by one participant as a "tense" private luncheon meeting Friday to try to avert a fight.
Mayor Noel Taylor and City Manager Robert Herbert met with Supervisors Chairman Steve McGraw and County Administrator Elmer Hodge.
County officials apparently have proposed that the city pay a higher dumping fee than the county. The landfill will be in the county.
After the meeting, McGraw said he hopes city and county officials can resolve the differences soon. He said Herbert made a proposal on dumping fees that will be reviewed by city and county officials.
"We will have our staffs look at it, and I hope the numbers come out," McGraw said. He said he will talk with other supervisors about the proposal.
Herbert would not comment.
Taylor said no decision was reached. He said city officials expect the county to make a formal proposal after the supervisors meet next week.
Sources said county officials also have suggested that city and county contracts on water and sewer service be renegotiated as part of the landfill deal.
The county, which buys water in bulk from the city, has to pay a 25 percent surcharge. That has been a source of irritation for county officials for several years.
County officials also want changes in the sewage treatment contract. The city owns the treatment plant, but treats sewage from the other Roanoke Valley localities.
City officials have indicated they don't want to link the landfill issue to water, sewer or other contracts.
by CNB