WAUPACA COUNTY

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD

MEETING MINUTES

       June 11, 2012                                                                                                                                                             Courthouse, Waupaca

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

Present  Jim Boyer, Jeff Dyer, Nancy Koeppen, Joe McClone, Don Morgan, Gene Sorensen, Ken Van Dyke, and Fred Zaug.

Also Present:     Roger Holman and Debbie Krogwold.

Sorensen gave the open meeting statement.

Motion by Boyer, seconded by Zaug to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Motion by Zaug, seconded by McClone to approve the minutes of May 14, 2012.    Motion carried.

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

There was no correspondence for Board action.

Holman reported on the Waupaca Regional Recycling and Compost Commission meeting he attended on May 24.  Holman noted that their Pay-by-the-Bag program is doing very well.  Discussion followed on the program.

Holman discussed the direction he sees the Study Committee taking in reviewing the Solid Waste and Recycling programs options.  Holman stated he is reviewing all cost centers to determine if they are being accessed properly and reviewing all fees.  Krogwold is looking at single stream vs. the current program and determining what is cost effective or possible.

Holman presented the Solid Waste & Recycling Department webpage.  Holman explained that this site is maintained by Kristy Harris and Krogwold. Board members noted it is a good useful site.

Krogwold reviewed the final report for the Town of Dupont waste study.  Krogwold stated that they are currently recovering approximately 13% of the recyclables, but could recover approximately 21%.  The study can be applied to other Waupaca County rural curbside programs.  Discussion followed on the Town of Dupont’s options.

Krogwold & Holman reviewed the flow chart for the County-wide recycling and solid waste programs.  Holman noted that the programs work with or have contracts with a number of private businesses.  Discussion followed on how the program runs.

Holman reported that the Management Team is working on a visionary process, JDQ’s, updating the CIP plan, developing an evaluation process, and preparing for the 2013 budget process.

Holman reported that the signs for the secure & covered loads and access road have been installed.  Warnings continue to be given and non-compliance fees have been assessed for several offenders.  The next step is to work with the Sheriff’s Dept. and issue citations.

Holman reported that the PTF is very busy.

The next meeting is scheduled for July 9 at 3:30.

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

The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

Submitted by,

                                                                                                Roger G. Holman

                                                                                                Director