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is that the groundwater must be protected.” And no matter which set of regulations comes into play, “liability still remains if there’s pollution of any kind to the environment,” Mr. Forman pointed out.
“Who’s liable?” asked Mr. Maldoven.
“This is a private landfill, so the first person responsible would be Mr. Clark (the owner of the site),” Mr. Forman said. “If he’s unable to comply with what’s needed, then (the liability) would go to the county.”
He noted that under the 1978 regulations, a private landfill owner must post a bond against environmental damage.
Mr. Forman reminded the supervisors that before he can proceed with okaying the elevated expansion at the Clark property, “your documentation must be submitted to me. I can’t do a thing until I get your approval.”
He noted that he would leave a form for requesting preliminary evaluation of a new site with the board’s clerk and again urged that the request be lodged as soon as possible. In a final word, he reported that he’d spent the early morning reading the new regulations from Richmond. “I’m confused!” he announced.
“So just think about our position,” Supervisor Miller said. “You’re a professional in the field (of solid waste disposal), and you’re confused. Think about us!”
Mr. Forman met briefly with the supervisors in a closed-door session to discuss a potential landfill site. After his departure, the board continued in closed session for another 10 minutes or so and then adjumed without taking any action except to announce Monday’s work session.
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