SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
Jan. 9, 2012
Courthouse, Waupaca
Chair Sorensen called the
meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
Present: Darrell Handrich, Jack Penney, Ken
Van Dyke, MaryAnn Snider, Don Morgan, Nancy Koeppen, Gene Sorensen, and Jeff
Dyer.
Also present: Roger
Holman, Debbie Krogwold and Pat Bruneau.
Sorensen
gave the open meeting statement.
Motion by Penney, seconded by
Koeppen to approve the agenda. Motion
carried.
Motion by Handrich, seconded
by Van Dyke to approve the minutes of November 14, 2011. Motion carried.
Sorensen opened the meeting
for public comment. There was none.
Holman reported that the Town
of Dupont has sent a letter to the Board notifying them of their intent to
leave the recycling program after 2012 due to economic hardship. Holman stated that Krogwold is working with
the Town to assess their program and provide for future options.
Holman reported that Van
Dyke, Penney, Handrich, and Krogwold are signed up for the Wisconsin Integrated
Solid Waste Conference Feb. 29-March 1 in Wisconsin Dells.
Holman presented the
following bill for approval:
WCI (December payroll) $
2,253.74
D.E.N. Services (December payroll) $16,750.78
Outagamie County (December Tipping Fee) $ 9,861.86
Motion by Koeppen,
seconded by Morgan to approve the payment of the bills. Motion carried.
Krogwold reported that the first medication drop box was delivered to the New London Police Department last Friday. The PD is in the process of securing the unit to the wall. The second box is ready to be installed in the Sheriff’s lobby. Once units are in place, a press release will be issued. Krogwold also reported that the Clintonville PD will be installing a box in their new lobby, and that there is interest from the Weyauwega PD as well.
Sorenson questioned if the Waupaca Police Department will also have a box. Krogwold said no, but that it is the intention of the Waupaca Police Department to participate in the DEA drug take-back April 28.
Bruneau reported to
the Board that the baler has been installed and is working well. Bruneau shared pictures of the new and old
baler and explained the operation of the sorting line and balers. Bruneau stated this baler will allow the
program to keep up with the current demand and move into the future. Discussion followed on the operation, bale
size, markets, cost (approx. $62,000), using local contractors for electric and
chute construction, and a future tour.
Holman reported that
the Management Team continues to work on County policies and have started the
2013 budget process.
Krogwold reported that she is busy with end-year final reports for the pharmaceutical program grant and ag/household hazardous waste program grant. The grant application for this year’s edition of ‘Burning News’ has been submitted. Krogwold stated she is in the process of updating both drop-off and curbside recycling guidelines, and preparation for the T. of Dupont waste sort.
Holman handed out
and reviewed the 2012 PTF brochure.
Bruneau reported the
PTF is in the winter mode with maintenance of equipment and training. Bruneau stated the front-end loader warranty
has expired and noted the Volvo has been a wonderful piece of equipment. Holman noted replacement funds have been
placed in the 2012-2015 bond package.
The next meeting was
set for February 13, 3:30 p.m. at the Courthouse.
Motion by Handrich,
seconded by Koeppen to adjourn. Motion
carried.
The meeting
adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Submitted by,
Roger
G. Holman
Director