HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 27 Staff ReportJune 27, 2013
SWAC Staff Report
Revenue
Revenues are at 4% above the 2012 level for the same time period last year; recyclables are at 6.5 to
7% above 2012 levels for the same period. Anecdotally we may be seeing a little more construction
related debris. These are positive factors that suggest we may at least be seeing an economy that has
achieved some level of stability.
2013 Vermicomposting Workshops
The total number of bins given out for this two year project will total 130. Thanks to WA Dept. of
Ecology for providing grant funds for this project, to the City of Port Townsend for supporting
additional bins with yard waste education revenues, to all the host sites for their participation, to Todd
Spratt at Bugabay for his inspiring workshop presentations, to Al Cairns for making the project run
smoothly, and of course to all the participants.
Solid Waste Fees for 2014 and Beyond
A staff report and recommendation for County review is being finalized (see attachment).
Coordinated Prevention Grant Planning for 2013-2015
A draft agreement has been submitted for this funding ($73,536 over two years), it awaits completion
of the final budget process in Olympia. It is earmarked for recycling services.
Capital Purchases
A replacement Forklift was ordered this month, purchased via the State GA Contract. The process for
replacing the yard tractor this year is underway.
SWAC Membership
Richard Dandridge has given his resignation from the SWAC effective this month, and he will not be
at the June meeting as a member.
We currently have vacancies for District 1, District 3, and At-large positions. Advertising and direct
outreach earlier this year for the latter two positions produced no candidates. And with Richard’s
resignation the Chair position is vacant.
Your ideas are sought on how to fill these vacancies.