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THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1998 some creative solutions worth considering, citing a composting operation as a possibility. Council Member Teague agreed, stating that the City could be poised to arrive at a solution that would provide a viable and cost effective approach for many years to come. The Mayor noted that a composting operation could also be located on the current landfill site. Council Member HaskeH emphasized, however, that the City should still think in terms of a regional solution, and continue to cooperate with Henry County. Council Member Teague then asked how long it would take to complete a study of the current operation and various alternatives, and was told it could be done in 60 to 90 days. Mr. Reynolds stated that the study would have a very strong Cost/Revenue component, and that there would need to be a work session on policy objectives and analysis criteria prior to the study implementation. He stated that funds were in the budget for such a study. Further discussion then took place concerning landfill equipment purchases provided for in the upcoming budget, and the manner in which the items would be purchased. No further discussion of the Landfill Budget took place. Council next considered the need to meet in Executive Session. In accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the CODE OF VIRGINIA ( 1950, and as amended) and upon motion, duly seconded, and by unanimous recorded vote, Council convened in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters: (~) Possible acquisition of real property for public purpose, as authorized by Subsection 3. At the conclusion of this Executive Session, each member of Council certified that (1) only public business matters exempt from open meeting requirements were discussed in said Executive Session; and (2) only those business matters identified in the motion convening the ExecutiVe Session were heard, discussed, or considered. during said Session. Following their return to open meeting Council took no action on the above Executive Session item.