03/22/2023 Regular MeetingSOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 22"d, 2023 - 5:15 PM
Kodiak Fisheries Research Center
Call to Order
Vice -Chair Kerry Irons called the regular meeting to order at 5:19p.m. on Wednesday March 22,
2023.
Roll Call
Brian Price conducted a roll call, a quorum was established. Board members present were Vice -
Chair Kerry Irons, Lawrence Van Daele, Doug Hogen, and Terri Pruitt. Chair Andie Wall and
Robert Williams were excused absent. Other's Present were Kodiak Island Engineering (KIB) and
Facilities Director David Conrad, KIB Solid Waste Manager Jena Hassinger, City Rep. Corey
Gronn, USCG Rep. Jennifer Nutt, and KDM Reporter Caleb Oswalt.
Approval of Agenda
IRONS MOVED to approve the agenda. PRUITT Seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Approval of Minutes
IRONS MOVED to approve the minutes of February 22"d, 2023. HOGEN seconded.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Acknowledgement of Financial Report
Kerry Irons acknowledges the receipt of the financial report.
Visitor Comments:
Discussion Items:
A. Threshold Services Report (if present)
B. Alaska Waste Report (if present)
C. City of Kodiak Report (if present)
Corey Gronn spoke about Parks and Recreation's upcoming Earth Day event April 22"d
8-1:30PM and to email him for further details and participation.
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D. Engineering and Facilities Report
Dave Conrad brought up the $450.00 in expenses and staffing concerns for the
upcoming Crab Fest event. Mentioned he does not believe the board is that the board is
not covered underneath the Kodiak Island Borough's event insurance and will look into
it. Dave relayed details involving waste disposal and garbage billing complaints coming
from the public. Kerry Irons inquired contract details with Alaska Waste. Dave explained
the time span of the contract and its prospective renewal.
E. By -Laws Update
F. Com-Fish 2023
Terry Pruitt relays the details of Com-Fish and the interactions with the public. She felt
surprised how little people know about recycling and that the board must go 'back to
the drawing board.' Doug Hogen brings up public concerns about being unable to access
the dump for salvaging materials. Dave Conrad reminds the board of the liability that
would incur if that were allowed. Terri Pruitt talks about making a list of concerns to
share info with Alaska Waste and Threshold for the possible use of a plastic shredder.
Plans to reach out to Andy Schroeder to get more info and possibly give a
demonstration were discussed. Kerry Irons said she believes Com-Fish was an overall
success. Doug Hogen spoke briefly on the importance of meeting with the people who
were out there at the booth.
G. Outreach Reports
H. Strategic Planning & Organization
Kerry Irons mentioned the number one priority last year was a community survey when
the strategic plan was created. She mentioned conversations she had with different
experts, stating one had suggested a possible focus group. Lawrence Van Daele pointed
out the costs for running such a group. The board discussed different ideas to reach the
public briefly before Kerry Irons suggested 3 members meet to further discuss options.
Corey Gronn inquired the status of the board's student representatives. Jen Nutt and
Doug Hogen shared their recent experience with the board. Terri Pruitt and Kerry Irons
spoke on the importance of the outreach and awareness to the youth. Corey Gronn
transitioned, again, inquiring on board initiative and overall goal for strategic planning.
He shared his thoughts on bringing issues and concerns before the Borough Assembly.
Dave Conrad reiterated the prior goals and scope set for the board such as supporting
productivity, public education, and adaptations to public needs concerning solid waste
disposal. Doug Hogen emphasized and doubled down on the idea of a public survey.
Kerry Irons directed him to keep working on ideas to survey the community. Terri Pruitt
mentioned that costs of distribution would need to be figured out. The board members
continued sharing possible ideas to administer the survey. The conversation shifted to
discussion of future meeting planning and advertising.
Visitor Comments:
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Board Member Comments:
Lawrence Van Dael — It's good to be back from hibernation and be back in with you guys. But,
seriously, I don't know if such a meeting had already been planned already between the city
and borough about the bear issue and who's responsible for what. (Dave Conrad relays extra
info regarding the assembly and bear issues.)
Terri Pruitt — I'm really glad we did Com-Fish, and I feel we have enough projects to get us
through the next couple years
Jenna Hassinger — There are new stickers that we can put onto the dumpsters for bear
awareness.
Corey — none
Kerry Irons — I just want to add: Welcome Brian, and we will miss Patricia. I also just wanted to
inquire if there could be a sign at the corner of Von Scheele that says recycling facility to help
tell people it's there.
Doug Hogen — In regard to the special meeting with Andy Schroeder, we had a good discussion
and talked about recycling and other possibilities for the waste stream in the future and that he
would like to have a discussion with the SWAB board.
Meeting Schedule — April 26t1 at 5:15pm, 2023
Adjournment
Vice -Chair Kerry Irons adjourned the meeting at 6:35
SUBMITTED BY:
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Brian Price, Board Secretary
KIB Engineering/Facilities Department
APPROVED BY:
Andie Wall, Chair
Solid Waste Advisory Board
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