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October 14, 1999 half will be capped, and a geomembrane used." Vice Mayor Teague asked, "Will there be an increase in water due to capping?" Ms. McHargue replied, "Not a significant increase." Mayor Crabtree asked, "Do the plans include recycling?" Ms. McHargue replied, "Yes. The plans also call for options of trash procurement." Council Member Haskell stated, "We need to improve our recycling efforts here. Is the design just for the City or could it handle regional?" Ms. McHargue replied, "It could accommodate close facilities." Council Member Haskell asked, "What is the cost of this proposal?" Ms. McHargue replied, "The cost hasn't been done, but I would estimate $1.5 million total cost." Mr. Joyce added, "This is the best option for Martinsville." Council Member Roop asked, "Would we lease or own our transfer trucks?" City Manager Reynolds replied, "We may own our trucks or lease them." Ms. McHargue stated, "Currently, the 24-inch pipe is not working." Jeff Joyce, Landfill Superintendent, stated, "There's a blockage between 150' and 200' from the inlet." Vice Mayor Teague asked, "Is it collapsed?" Jeff Joyce replied, "No. Also, there's no trouble out of the 18-inch pipe." Council Member Haskell asked, "What is the future of the 72-inch pipe? What is its integrity?" Ms. McHargue replied, "It has some cracks and some leakage, but it's hard to predict." Council Member Haskell asked, "What is the best long-term option?" Butch Joyce replied, "A liner is the best option at the lowest price." Council Member Haskell asked, "How do we assess the riskiness?" Ms. McHargue replied, "The only risk-free option is to remove all pipes and tunnel." Vice Mayor Teague aske,d, '~VVhat is the time to build?" Butch Joyce replied, "Six to nine months. The brown route is least risky." Council Member Haskell asked, "Is repiping considered part of the closing cost?" City Manager Reynolds replied, "Yes." Leon Towarnicki, Director of Public Works, stated, "Closure