05/24/2023 Regular MeetingSOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 24T", 2023 at 5:15
KODIAK FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER
Call to Order
Kerry Irons called the regular meeting to order at 5:37pm.
Roll Call
Board Secretary Brian Price conducted a roll call, a quorum was established. Board members
present were Vice -Chair Kerry Irons, Terri Pruitt, Lawrence Van Deale, and Chair Andie Wall
who arrived later due to travel delays. A Quorum was established. Other members present
were KIB Solid Waste Manager Jena Hassinger, KIB Engineering and Facilities Director David
Conrad, USCG Representative Jennifer Nutt, and Alaska Waste Representative David Edwards.
Approval of Agenda
VAN DAELE MOVED to approve the agenda as amended to include discussion of planning for
the town hall meeting about bears. PRUITT seconded.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Approval of Minutes
WALL MOVED to approve the minutes of March 22, 2023. IRONS seconded.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VAN DAELE MOVED to approve the minutes of April 19, 2023. WALL seconded.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Acknowledgement of Financial Report
Kerry Irons acknowledged the financial report. The board discussed with KIB Staff for
clarification on figures within the report.
Visitor Comments
Discussion Items:
A. Living With Bears Around Kodiak —Town Hall Meeting
Lawrence Van Daele provided the meeting members with a handout draft that outlined
planning and logistics of the proposed town hall meeting in conjunction with the Kodiak
Unified Bear Subcommittee set for June 17th. Several entities had expressed interest in
participating. Each entity will have a representative to answer public questions. More
details on the meeting format were expressed such as time frame and structure. Ideas
such as door prizes were brought up. The board discussed.
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VAN DAELE MOVED to continue working with KUBS for
B. Threshold Services Report (if present)
C. Alaska Waste Report (if present)
D. City of Kodiak Report (if present)
E. Engineering and Facilities Report (if present)
David Conrad gave his report. He made comments regarding the SWAB survey recently
put out. There were questions on the survey he felt the board needed to educate
themselves on before trying to gather public opinion regarding the topics. Examples
such as fiscal impacts and the reality of solid waste management in Kodiak were listed.
David Conrad also recommended bringing forward events, planning, and data to the
Borough Assembly. The board discussed the purpose of the survey.
F. Outreach Reports
Terri Pruitt gave her report on the recently written newspaper articles. She stated that
the article space in the paper is available every other week for SWAB. Edits to Terri
Pruitt's article were mentioned.
G. Strategic Planning and Organization
Staff Brian Price gave his report on the recent purchasing of Art Contest tote bags. He
shared details such as pricing, shipping, and the procurement process for the items. The
board discussed the possible purchase of the last part of the order but decided it would
not get here in time if done so. Andie Wall noted the next meeting scheduled for June
28, 2023 and that she would not be able to attend. Kerry Irons suggested that the
meeting be scheduled a week earlier so that Andie can be present. The board wanted to
schedule it as a special meeting focused on strategic planning and organization. Kerry
Irons planned to put together an agenda to get to board staff Brian Price.
Visitor Comments
Board Member Comments
Lawrence Van Daele — I personally would like to see something similar to the survey we gave to
the public given to the SWAB members so that we can educate ourselves on the background of
and solutions to problems. It will help us be more realistic about what we're working on.
Andie Wall — Larry, I want to thank you for effort in connecting KUBS and SWAB. I think this is a
great opportunity to establish a relationship between and continued support. I look forward to
partnering with KUBS and other entities moving forward. Also, thanks to Dave for your
comments. I think the SWAB educating themselves is important. I'd like to also mention I will
be out of town the 241h of June through the 20 of July and will be unavailable during that time.
Kerry Irons —Thanks to you guys. Very helpful conversations. Larry thank you for your effort
with the town hall meeting.
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Meeting Schedule
Next meeting was a special meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023 at 5:15pm.
Adjournment
Vice Chair Kerry Irons Adjourned the meeting at 7:12pm
EMITTED 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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