HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT Committee SWTF Letters of Appreciation Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Consent Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
From: Eric Kuzma, Public Works Director
Agenda Date: March 16, 2025
Subject: Letters of Appreciation for Solid Waste Facilities Task Force Members
Statement of Issue: On February 28, 2022,the Board of County Commissioners(BoCC)appointed 20
members to the Solid Waste Facilities Task Force(Task Force)to assist Public Works staff and a
consultant in a planning process for meeting current and future solid waste disposal needs in East
Jefferson County. The composition of the Task Force included a broad range of subject matter expertise
and citizen representation from all three voting districts. From a Team Charter developed at the first
meeting,the Team Mission was:
To develop and present a recommendation for the BoCC for improvements to the Jefferson County Solid
Waste Facility that is fiscally sustainable, reflects current data and analysis, responds to stakeholder and
community input and prepares the Jefferson County solid waste system for the next 40 years of service.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's& Con's: The Task Force was invaluable in assisting staff through
analysis of the potential for the current transfer station location to meet long-term solid waste
management needs and four iterations of site selection when it was determined that a new transfer station
was needed at a different location. The Task Force convened seven total public meetings and provided
staff with insight and analysis in between meetings.
On January 26,2026,the culmination of this joint effort was presented at BoCC meeting and on February
9, 2026,the BoCC again considered the staff and Task Force recommended site for a replacement transfer
station. With the BoCC's direction to staff to continue planning efforts at the recommended site,the
work of the Solid Waste Facilities Task Force is complete.
A letter of appreciation for the Task Force members' service is attached for the BoCC's consideration.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: Fiscal impact is limited to staff labor.
Recommendation: BoCC Chair signing the attached letters of appreciation and return to Public Works
for distribution.
Department Contact:
Al Cairns, Solid Waste Manager x213
Reviewed By:
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JgslyJeters,County Administrator Date