2017-06-26 Regular MeetingSOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 26, 2017@ 5:15 PM
Kodiak Fisheries Research Center
Call to Order
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Chair Szabo called to order the Regular Meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m.
on June 26, 2017 at the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center.
Roll Call
J. Clay conducted a roll call and a quorum was established. The following members were
present; Chair Nick Szabo, Jeff Stewart, Scott Arndt, and Steven Neff. Jennifer Culbertson and
Nathan Svoboda were absent.
Also in attendance was Bob Tucker of the Kodiak Island Borough, Stephanie Mason of
Threshold, Mike Shrewsbury of Alaska Waste and Dennis Symmons of Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly.
Approval of Agenda
ARNDT moved to approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Approval of Minutes
ARNDT moved to approve the minutes of June 5, 2017
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Visitor Comments:
Nate Kruk — Works for Central Recycling Services. He was instrumental in the removal of metal
from the Villages last year. He wanted to find out how he could help Kodiak with their recycling.
Discussion/Action Items
a. Plastic Bag Discussion
Chair Szabo reiterated that the board adopted a draft ordinance which he sent to the Assembly
and Mayor. A joint work session was held between the Borough Assembly and the City Council
where banning plastic bags was discussed. Assembly member Symmons pointed out that it was
an uplifting meeting with many citizens in attendance. Chair Szabo was invited by the Mayor
and City Council to their next meeting August Bth. He hoped the City Council would adopt a
similar ordinance. Board discussion ensued.
b. Strategic Planning
Chair Szabo tasked the board on ideas for a strategic plan:
• Arndt suggested looking at expanding the baler building at the landfill. The downstairs
of the building would be a maintenance shop to work on equipment. Upstairs would be
an expansion of the tipping floor, leaving room for a cardboard baler. Board discussion
ensued.
• Szabo proposed turning designated dumpster sites into reuse centers. There would be
bins for recyclable items, reuse items and garbage. The sites would need asphalt, a
fence and a place for people to put bulky items. It would be a benefit to the whole
community. Board discussion ensued.
• Stephanie Mason of Threshold advised more education and curriculum regarding
recycling, solid waste and the landfill was needed in the schools. A letter of support to
Superintendent Larry Ledoux requesting such education would be sent by the SWAB
Board.
• Tucker advocated fining people for illegal dumping. At this time there are no
fines/tickets being issued to persons who dump garbage illegally. There were "no
dumping" signs placed at all dumpster sites.
• Neff inquired if there was a way to promote more beach clean-up as the amount of nets
and line washed up on beaches was unbelievable. Island Trails have done some clean-
up of beaches in the past due to grant money received.
c. Update on RFP for Solid Waste Collections
Bob Tucker stated there were two bidders and both had exceptions written into the RFP
proposals. Those exceptions are being reviewed by the attorney. They will figure out a direction
of either negotiating with the top bidder or negotiate with both bidders. The intent to award
will then go to the Assembly work session at the July 27`h meeting.
d. Update on Compost— Email from Mark Kozak
Kodiak Lawn Care purchased 200 yards of compost in 50 cubic yard lots. Chair Szabo would like
to invite Mr. Kozak to speak at the next SWAB meeting.
Visitor Comments: None.
Board Member Comments:
Stephanie Mason —She would like Threshold Services name added to the letter SWAB was
sending to Larry Ledoux in regards to education. She would love to see more people coming
through Threshold as a field trip. She was happy to do it.
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Steven Neff— He wanted to thank everyone for their work on the plastic bag issue at the last
meeting he missed.
Dennis Symmons — Good meeting, Thanks.
Nick Szabo — He thanked the staff for all their support.
Meeting Schedule
The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 28, 2017.
Adjournment
ARNDT moved to adjourn meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
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