Online article from the News Register—By David Bates
Clearly aware of the stakes involved, Yamhill County Commissioners voted Wednesday to hire an independent consultant to review alternative green technologies and also the feasibility of transporting waste elsewhere.
Commissioners Leslie Lewis and Kathy George unanimously supported that move and continued the Riverbend hearing until July 1. The decision came this afternoon just before 2 p.m., after they heard five hours of rebuttal testimony from Waste Management and their consultants.
Lewis termed the decision the most important land-use matter she'd ever faced, and that commissioners were likely to face, for a long time, and wants to ensure that "a rush to judgment" is avoided. The independent review will involve studying some of the conflicting testimony provided by Riverbend and opponents who hope to stop the expansion.
The delay also stemmed, in part, from the fact that Lewis and Commissioner George have not yet finished reading the voluminous file, which has grown so large that it was rolled into Room 32 of the Yamhill County Courthouse this morning by a staffer using a small hand-truck.
Before commissioners vote, Lewis added, both sides will be provided a 3-week window to comment on the consultant's findings.
See Saturday's News-Register for complete details.
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