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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director a"l-,
Agenda Date: January 3, 2017 //
Subject: Request for Solid Waste Advisory Committee Appointment
Statement of Issue:
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6605 amends chapter 70.95.165 RCW to require local
SWACs to include an agriculture interest.
Public Works has identified Glenn Gately of the Jefferson County Conservation District
as a representative of agriculture interest who is able and willing to become a SWAC
Member. An appointment of Mr. Gately is sought from the Board of Commissioners.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's and Con's:
The ESSB 6605 is intended to limit risk of potential spread of disease, plant
pathogens, and pests by involving Agriculture in planning, solid waste advisory
committees, and certain waste handling permitting activities. The bill became
effective June 9, 2016 and contains new requirements that impact solid waste
jurisdictions.
Public Works/Solid Waste staff has queried other county solid waste jurisdictions and
determined that agriculture interest representatives have been sought from
respective Conservation Districts. The Jefferson County Conservation District has been
approached, and the agency has identified Glenn Gately as a prospective SWAC
Member.
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Mr. Gately and the Conservation District are familiar with local solid waste activities,
particularly post -landfill closure gas and groundwater sampling that has been
conducted by Mr. Gately.
By association, Mr. Gately is familiar with Jefferson County's larger solid waste
system and its staff. It is felt by both Conservation District and Solid Waste staff that
Mr. Gately will be a good fit in the fulfillment of an agriculture representative on the
SWAC.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
Local SWAC is mandated by RCW 70.95.165(3) and costs associated with SWAC
activities, which are identified in the 2016 Solid Waste Budget.
Recommendation:
Appointment of Glenn Gately to represent agriculture interest.
Department Contact:
Tom Boatman, Solid Waste Manager, x213
Reviewed By:
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Philip Morl untyistr or
Date
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