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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 8, 2016@ 5:15 PM BOROU �'LUWS OFFICE
Kodiak Fisheries Research Center
1. Call to Order
Chair Szabo called to order the Regular Meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m.
on February 8, 2016 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,Jeff Stewart, and Steven Neff.Jennifer Culbertson was
absent.
Also present were Non-Voting Ex-Officios Joe Lipka, Robert Gray, USCG Environmental Division
Chief and Dennis Symmons, Assembly Representative.
3. Approval of Agenda
ARNDT moved to approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Approval of Previous Minutes—December 14, 2015
ARNDT moved to approve the minutes of December 14, 2015.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
S. Visitor Comments None.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Elements of Solid Waste Contract
SWAB presented to the Assembly nine (9) recommendations which SWAB would decide with
staff on how to proceed:
1. Do not extend Alaska Waste Contract —the Assembly agreed with this. Bob Tucker, Director
of Engineering offered to find the word document and make the adjustments to the statement
of work and contract. Szabo asked staff to provide a first draft so SWAB could review and make
changes. Jeff Stewart proposed the contract should include two bids, one with the book
keeping and one without to show the Assembly the difference in cost.
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2. All residential customers pay the same fee for garbage collection — Tucker asked if the
Assembly wanted this fee changed now or with the new contract. This needs to be brought
back to the Assembly for clarification. Arndt suggested the fee start July 1st.
3. Residential garbage collection fee to be collected by Borough through a special assessment—
The Assembly did not support this.
4. Roll cart collection removed from Hillside drive, Selief Lane and Sharatin Road — Arndt
suggested to be completed by fall 2016. It was suggested to return to Assembly for clarification
on a starting date. Szabo would like SWAB involved when deciding where to locate the
dumpsters.
5. Change KIB code to restrict times when roll carts are placed next to curb —The Assembly did
not support this. Szabo suggested doing community outreach using radio and newspaper ads to
educate the public on the hazards of putting roll carts out early. Svoboda of Alaska Fish and
Game suggested since they have door hangers and PSA's already written up they could do some
of the ads.
6. Schedule garbage collection after 8:00 am—The Assembly did not support this.
7. All dumpsters replaced with bear resistant dumpsters—This has been completed.
8. Dumpster clusters set up in strategic locations. Cluster sites will be graded, fenced and
accompanied with bins for cardboard and plastics — Lipka, KIB Environmental Specialist
mentioned having a few potential sites discussed in the past. Also anything involving extensive
costs the Assembly may not approve. Tucker said costs could raise garbage rates. He will
provide an estimated cost of this project for the Assembly approval.
9. Reuse Center to be constructed in Dark Lake Area and will include dumpster cluster and
accept reuse items, MSW and recyclables—Assembly was not interested in spending money on
at this time. SWAB will address at a later date.
B. Reuse of Discarded Commercial Foodstuffs
Jeff Stewart explained the food bank and how businesses in town donate unused food. His
concern was about one business which did not donate all they could and in fact send it to the
landfill instead. The food bank does not have enough food to keep up with the community
needs. Other countries edible food goes to humans first,then to animal's food, then to
composting and only then does it go to the landfill. He would like SWAB to get involved with
this program. Board discussion ensued.
SWAB Board agreed to send a letter to local food establishments inquiring as to their food
disposal practices. Jeff Stewart will forward information to the Board.
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7. Visitor Comments: None.
8. Board Member Comments:
Dennis Symmons — He chose this board and was glad to be part of SWAB. He liked how
everyone was encouraged by the Chair to speak freely.
Jeff Stewart--None.
Steven Neff—None.
Bob Gray—None.
Scott Arndt — Was sorry to hear that Joe Lipka was leaving. It was great working with him and
he thanked Joe for time spent with the Borough. He wanted to wish Joe the best and it was a
pleasure working with him.
Nick Szabo — We appreciate all the work Joe put into SWAB. It was not always an easy task. It
was a pleasure working with Joe. We are looking for new SWAB members. He welcomed the
new Manager of Alaska Waste, Mike Shrewsbury.
9. Meeting Schedule:
The next regular meeting was scheduled for March 14th at 5:15.
10.Adjournment
ARNDT moved to adjourn meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 PM.
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