2013-10-28 Regular Meeting RECEIVED SOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DEC 1 0 2013 OCTOBER 28, 2013@ 5:15 PM Kodiak Fisheries Research Center BOROUGH CLERKS OFFICEn 1 \ KODIAK,ALASKA 1. Call to Order Chair Szabo called to order the Regular Meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m. on October 28, 2013 at the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center. 2. Roll Call J. Clay conducted a roll call and a quorum was established. The following members present were Chair Nick Szabo, Scott Arndt, Cindy Harrington, and Lenny Roberson. Marion Owen arrived late at 5:20 PM. S. Arndt moved to excuse Rob Baer VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. • Also in attendance were: Tuck Bonney, Borough Assembly, Fritz Miller, USCG Representative, Mark Kozak, City of Kodiak, Glen Melvin, City of Kodiak, Rick Vahl, Alaska Waste Management, Borough Acting Engineering Director Bob Tucker and Engineering and Facilities Secretary Jenny Clay. 3. Reading of Mission Statement To assist and advise the Borough Assembly in identifying solutions to solid waste management by collecting and reporting varied viewpoints, sponsoring public outreach, and developing specific projects with a focus on waste reduction, reuse and recycling. 4. Approval of Agenda ARNDT moved to approve the agenda. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. Approval of Previous Minutes—September 16, 2013 ARNDT moved to approve the minutes of September 16, 2013. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. Acknowledgement of the Financial Report ARNDT moved to acknowledge receipt of the Financial Report. Board discussion ensued VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Solid Waste Advisory Board Regular Meeting October 28, 2013 Page 1 of 3 7. Visitor Comments: None 8. Reports: A. Alaska Waste Management Report-Rick Vahl reported that he had accepted a job in Mammoth, California. He was replaced by Kelsea Daniels who started November 4, 2013. He talked about the concern of customers who have not paid for garbage services. B. Staff Report-Bob Tucker Met with Kelcey Daniels and reported that he and Daniels have been trying to come up with solutions for unpaid garbage bills. Wanted to come to the meeting to offer assistance in the future. C. USCG Representative-Fritz Miller reported on the solid waste trends from 2010 to 2013 have decreased. The new recycling contract was awarded to Nick's Auto Wrecking and Metal Recycling. D. City of Kodiak, Mark Kozak and Glen Melvin Reported meeting with Monashka residents and Kodiak Island Borough Staff on land disposal of the South Dumpsite at the landfill. Project is continuing forward. 9. Other Items: A. Collection and Reuse Center Proposal Chair Szabo reported on information he received regarding Collections Centers in Fairbanks. Board discussion ensued. ARNDT moved to approve the concept of a Collection and Reuse Center. Board discussion ensued. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5 to 0 B. Low Income Discount for Garbage Lenny Roberson introduced an idea of discounts for low income residents. Board discussion ensued. Bob Tucker mentioned that the Alaska Waste senior discount is subsidized by the Kodiak Island Borough. Rick Vahl mentioned that in most places it is illegal to give that type of a discount. The Board decided to discuss this again at the next meeting. Solid Waste Advisory Board Regular Meeting October 28, 2013 Page 2 of 3 10. Visitor Comments: F. Miller—Composting discussion is interesting as it is diversion from the landfill. The City of Kodiak is doing a great job. It is surprising that it is more cost effective to compost than use the landfill. 11. Board Comments S. Arndt-Would like to see what the projections of the landfill are going to cost. M. Owen- Thanked Rick Vahl's enthusiasm for the job he has done. C. Harrington —Thanked Rick Vahl for the time he has spent and the fact he was so accessible. He will be missed. L. Roberson —No Comment N. Szabo —Appreciated all of Rick Vahl's efforts. 12. Meeting Schedule The next meeting would be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 5:15 at Kodiak Fisheries Research Center. 13. Adjourn C. HARRINGTON moved to adjourn meeting. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM. SUBMITTED BY: ��/�� / / I)/1/I A� C Date: /�/9/� le ny Clay, S retary KIB Engineering/Facilities Department APPROVED BY: i A � ,! Date: Q �©// Nick S 1'"o, Chair Sof: Waste Advis,"Board Solid Waste Advisory Board Regular Meeting October 28, 2013 Page 3 of 3