WAUPACA COUNTY

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD

MEETING MINUTES

            March 12, 2012                                                                                                                                                 Courthouse, Waupaca

Chair Sorensen called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.

Present:           Darrell Handrich, Jack Penney, Gene Sorensen, Jeff Dyer, Ken Van Dyke, Nancy Koeppen, and Maryann Snider.

Also Present:   Roger Holman, and Debbie Krogwold.

Sorensen gave the open meeting statement.

Motion by Koeppen, seconded by Van Dyke to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Motion by Penney, seconded by Koeppen to approve the minutes of February 13, 2012.    Motion carried.

Sorensen stated he was recommending the appointments of Van Dyke, Snider, Dyer, and Koeppen as citizen members of the Solid Waste Management Board.

Motion by Penney, seconded by Handrich to recommend the appointment of Van Dyke, Snider, Dyer, and Koeppen as citizen members of the Solid Waste Management Board.  Motion carried.

Sorensen opened the meeting for public comment.  There was none.

There was no correspondence for Board action.

Penney reported on the WCSWMA Conference he attended Feb. 29-March 2 in Wisconsin Dells.  The next 2 conventions have been moved to Green Bay.  Penney reported on a new recycling program for carpeting and padding.  Handrich reported on the glass recycling for road work.  Penney further discussed tire recycling.  Van Dyke reported on the session he attended on methods for handling waste including composting waste to reduce cost, County or privately run. Van Dyke discussed the process known as pyrolysis which heats solid waste and turns it into a fuel. Van Dyke recommended putting together a sub-committee to review this and other options. Holman stated a sub-committee would be useful in addressing all solid waste and recycling options. Holman recommended not putting the committee together until after the April County Board organizational meeting.

Holman presented the following bills for approval:

            D.E.N. Services (Feb. payroll)                                       $16,385.21

            Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal (Feb. pulls)                      $  8,991.64

Motion by Van Dyke, seconded by Koeppen to approve the payment of the bills.  Motion carried.

Holman reviewed the request for non-lapsing funds that will be presented to the Finance Committee on Wednesday, March 14.

Motion by Handrich, seconded by Van Dyke to recommend the non-lapsing request to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried.

Krogwold summarized the results of the T. of Dupont Waste Sort conducted the week of February 20, 2012.   The purpose of the study was 2-fold.  One, to check on how well households were recycling and, two, what could be done in addition to increased recycling efforts, to address the high solid waste generation rate per household, averaging 70 pounds per household per week.  For  rural areas in Wisconsin, the solid waste generation rate is normally less than 40 pounds per household per week. 

There were 202 stops in the township for garbage pickup Feb 20.  Approximately 128 of those stops also had recyclables set out, representing a 63% recycling rate.  A total of 6,660 pounds of solid waste was collected and taken to the Waupaca County PTF.  From that load, 1,624 pounds was separated out for the waste sort analysis.  Based on the percentage of recyclables in the sample, it was estimated that an additional 3000 pounds could be recovered from the waste stream each month for recycling, raising the 13% recovery rate to 21%.  A follow-up to this study will be conducted within the next few months.

Holman reported that he met with Tom Abraham and Brad Hardel to review options for controlling the use and litter of Swan Road.  Hardel has agreed to step up enforcement of littering and secure loads and look at diverting users to the designated route.  The department will sign the roads to advice people of the route and the potential for littering and non-secured load fines.

Holman reported that after meeting with staff, Abraham and Hardel, and investigating other programs, they are recommending a $20 non-compliance fee and issuing an 8x10 tarp.  Holman stated the general feeling is this will allow staff to enforce the rules without being totally confrontational.

Motion by Van Dyke, seconded by Handrich to set a $20 non-compliance fee along with issuing an 8x10 tarp for violation of the secured load policy.  Motion carried.

Krogwold handed out the yellow 2012 Program Flyer and reviewed the various programs listed.  Krogwold noted for the Board the permanent collection stations for medications:  Waupaca County Sheriff Department, New London Police Dept., Weyauwega Police Department, and the Clintonville Police Department. 

Holman reported the Management Team continues to work on policies and the 2013 budget.

Krogwold handed out the Burning News publication.  Distribution of the flyer would be through next week’s Buyer’s/Shopper’s Guide.

Holman reported the PTF has been very busy with the warmer weather bringing in more users.  The staff has been receiving required training and on the job training.  Holman noted they are reviewing all positions and how we can keep employees in the future.

The next meeting is scheduled for April 16 at 3:30.

Motion by Koeppen, seconded by Handrich to adjourn.  Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Submitted by,

                                                                                                Roger G. Holman

                                                                                                Director