HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.28.16 Final SWAC MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES – Thursday, July 28, 2016
Jefferson County Public Works Building, Conference Room
Opening Business:
The Port of Port Townsend cannot currently spare staff until further notice. Al Cairns will not be able to attend
meetings. Agenda and minutes will still be sent to the Port of Port Townsend.
Meeting called to order by Kathleen Kler at 3:05 PM.
Members Present:
Bart Kale Citizen-at-large
Dave Zellar City of Port Townsend
Jean Ball District #3
Lisa Crosby District #1
Robin Merrell Skookum
Alyssa Russell Skookum
Kathleen Kler County Commissioner
Chris Giraldes District Manager for Waste Connections
Members Absent:
Jenifer Taylor District #2
Staff Present:
Laura Tucker Environmental Health
Jerry Mingo Public Works MRW Coordinator
Tom Boatman Public Works Solid Waste Manager
Tina Anderson Public Works Administration
Guests: Steve Gilmore Republic Services
There is a quorum.
Approval of May 26th minutes:
One correction to the spelling of a guest from last month: Tracy Crisman.
Lisa moved and Dave seconded to approve minutes as corrected.
Correspondence: None
Business:
1. Welcome to Chris Giraldes, District Manager for Waste Connections.
Jerry updated the membership with: resignation of Hank Fly, Robin Merrill as alternate for
Skookum, Chris Giraldes for Waste Connections and the current vacant Port of Port Townsend
position. There has been no interest in the District #1 position vacated by Hank Fly.
2. Tom presented 2 studies of nationwide recycling. Curbside recycling nationwide is available to
over 73% of households, Jefferson County is near 90%. Drop-off recycling programs are available
to over 62 % of residents nationwide and to over 90% of residents of Jefferson County. Department
of Ecology has done a study recently on Washington recycling. Discussion on single stream,
residuals and regional effect on recycling.
MSW Master Plan Strategy. Tom presented the year to date solid waste tonnages. Cumulative
tonnages are up over 7% from last year at this time and recycling program tonnages are also up.
From Jerry: Presented a chart of changes in MRW collectables. MRW visits are up 55%, businesses
are coming in more often with small numbers of cfl lamps. Participants are not bringing in a lot, but
coming in more often. Approximately a 50% increase in household pounds brought in.
Pharmaceuticals disposal is only done at the county Sheriff’s office. The state is working on a
stewardship program.
The revised HHW flyer has been printed and distributed.
Brief discussion on the MSW Master Plan Update Strategy Report.
The slowdown at the scale shack effects the productivity of the facility. The committee will be
looking at and evaluating the current facilities.
The Flare system may be replaced or rebuilt next year following a preferred option assessment.
Tables: Timetable of assessments and possible schedule of improvements presented and written or
discussion comments asked to be prepared by committee members at the August 25th meeting.
Tom presented a Solid Waste Fund Balance spread sheet with actuals from 2010 to 2015 and
projections from 2016 to 2038. It is a simplified model for the long term management of the
facilities. In the model, revenue increases have been calculated at a low rate and expenditures using
a high rate of increase for the next 20 years. Bonding was added to observe the impact to annual
operations costs over the span of the update to the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. Bonding
would be used for expansion capital of an improved facility designed to maintain the solid waste
level of service. Bonding expense is calculated at 4.5%, roughly double present rates to present a
maximum impact case.
Discussion followed on reserve funds for future use. Solid Waste funds are designated for Solid
Waste unless there is an extreme emergency in another department. Discussion included a
centralized food waste composting facility which is currently a moderate recommendation in the
SWMP for the MSW Master Plan. Staff will prepare and present an estimated capital and yearly
operation cost for a centralized food waste facility.
Compliment from Steve for looking at the program for the next 20 years and not just short term as
most counties do.
3. Recycling Decision Matrix Report: Jerry presented for discussion an alternate rating system using
numbers instead of the High/Low previously used. Other parameters can be decided by the
committee.
First step would be to determine the parameters. Is this consistent with our goals, feasibility, cost
effectiveness and diversion potential? Each member would score 1 to 10.
Staff would be tasked to research the data for the committee to make informed decisions. This will
be discussed further at the next meeting.
4. SWMP update: there will be an inclusion in chapter 9 for education. Rick will be at the meeting on
August 25th. Ecology review comments indicated they were impressed with the thoroughness of
the plan.
From the Floor: Nothing
Next Scheduled Meeting is August 25th, 2016.
Adjourn at 4:45 PM