SWDC MEETING MINUTES
SWDC Meeting Minutes-02/21/2022
1) Meeting called to order at 5:44 pm.
2) Present- Jeff Burns, Andy Sanborn, Dave Swanay, Jen Holt.
3) SWDC/BOS updates- Jen advised the committee members that she is up for reappointment at the end of next month. Jen is unsure if she will be able to continue on SWDC given her recent health challenges. She will have a final decision for the committee at the next meeting.
4) As in previous meetings, discussion continued regarding the relevance of SWDC due to the lack of utilization by various BOS members and Transfer Station managers.
The committee voiced frustration over the lack of action on the part of the BOS over the past six years. The BOS has failed to utilize the SWDC’s many recommendations to help control rising costs and improve efficiency at the Transfer Station.
The list of proposed recommendations to the BOS and/or Transfer Station managers discussed included; purchase of a scale for C&D, return to source separation and baling, hiring of additional staff, assist in formulation and review of contracts, fees, annual budget, and the termination of the acceptance of construction material from residents.
Jen asked if the annual report had been made available to the public. Dave stated he would like to see the budget for the transfer station this year. Jeff, Andy and Jen agreed. Brandon Deacon asked if the committee had not seen the budget yet. The committee responded that we have not. Nor have we been allowed to be part of the budget process for a number of years. Brandon stated that he had a copy of the budget and shared the following information with SWDC;
Transfer Station annual budget totals:
2019- $197,000.00
2020- $206,000.00
2021- $261,000.00
2022- $312,000.00
Dave stated that it appeared as if the solution to running over budget each year at the transfer station is to simply increase the budget, rather than look at ways to decrease cost.
5) Dave complemented the color coded Casella reports he received from Shauna. Dave provided the committee a handout highlighting 2021 Single Stream costs. Stating that S.S. costs, disposal fees, and hauling fees continue to increase.
6) Vote to amend/accept draft meeting minutes of 11/22/21.
Motion made by Andy. Second by Jeff. Discussion - none.
Vote - Yes-4, No-0, Abstain-0.
Motion to accept draft minutes of 11/22/21 as written passes unanimously.
7) Discussion to move March meeting to the 14th. All members agree unanimously.
8) Public comment- none.
9) Next regular meeting- 03/14/22
10) Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jen Holt, SWDC Chair/ Recorder
02/25/22