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02/23/2012 Regular Meeting SOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ftr- `5. \c Ls February 23, 2012 @ 5:15 PM' ` I I Kodiak Fisheries Research Center's Large Conf�erenceORoor 2012 J, ' BOROUGH CLf=RV S OFFICE Call to Order Chair Szabo called to order the Regular Meeting of the SWAB at 5:15pm on February 23, 2012 at the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center's Large Conference Room. Roll Call J. Basuel conducted a roll call, present were R. Baer, C. Harrington, M. Owen, L. Roberson, and Chair N. Szabo. Not present, but excused were S. Arndt and D. Turner. A quorum was established. Also in attendance were: Woody Koning, Jessica Basuel and Meagan Christiansen of the Kodiak Island Borough, Rick Vahl of Alaska Waste, Ken Reinke of Threshold Services, Inc. and Robin Clark of St. Mary's Thrift Shop. Ex- officio members present were D. George and D. Kaplan. 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. Approval of Agenda It was MOVED, M. Owen and seconded to Approve the Agenda. Motion CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Chair N. Szabo suggested deleting agenda item election of officers from the agenda and wait until there was a full board. Hearing no objection, the election of officers was deleted from the agenda. The board agreed by a unanimous voice vote. Approval of Previous Minutes — January 11, 2012 \ \Dove \Departments \EF \000 -Solid Waste \Solid Waste Advisory Board \FY2012 \Minutes \120223 Draft Minutes.Doc It was MOVED, M. Owen and seconded to Approve the Minutes of December 12, 2011. Motion CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Visitor Comments None Reports a. Staff W. Koning reported the Landfill Lateral Expansion is currently on hold due to weather. He also reported Alaska Waste is working on a proposal for recycling and have been working with manager Rick Vahl in finding a recycling system that would work. Rick Vahl gave a power point presentation on Alaska Waste's recycling program plan. Discussion followed and questions were asked about the cost of recycling; curbside and non - curbside system; what impacts this recycling program would have on Threshold and would it affect their mission. W. Koning elaborated on the borough's current contract with Threshold. Chair Szabo and C. Harrington agreed to hold an orientation for the new board members at the next SWAB meeting. W. Koning announced the Borough Clerk's office has arranged for an opens meeting act training and will be emailing all board members with the information. b. Borough Website Discussion /Presentation Meagan Christiansen, Borough Grant Writer /Special Project Support gave a presentation on the borough website. She noted the Borough's website will have a new look, with new layout and new photos in April and intend to go live. c. U.S.C.G Recycling Update D. George handed out to the board a copy of the U.S.C.G.'s recycling costs for the fiscal year 2011. d. Salvation Army C. Harrington reported that she spoke with the Major at the Salvation Army and they accepted larger items, but a lot of it ends up being thrown as junk; 1400 pounds are taken to the landfill on a weekly basis. The Salvation Army had asked about getting some help with this issue. The major also mentioned they usually do not get a lot of large items and that might be that most \ \Dove \Departments \EF \000 -Solid Waste \Solid Waste Advisory Board \FY2012 \Minutes \120223 Draft Minutes.Doc people are aware of their limited floor space. The major felt that a new reuse station would not have a big impact on their business at all since they do not accept large items. e. St. Mary's C. Harrington introduced Robin Clark, Manager of St. Mary's Thrift Shop. She noted that at the last meeting, the board asked about inviting representatives from both local non - profit businesses, St. Mary's and Salvation Army to give a report and find out how and if a new re -use station would have an impact on their businesses. Robin Clark reported on what St. Mary's Thrift Shop accepted and does not accept at the shop. She also mentioned they usually do not get a lot of large items and that might be that most people are aware of their limited floor space. She felt that a new reuse station would not have a big impact on their business at all since they do not accept large items. Unfinished Business a. Corrugated Cardboard No member was present to give update. New Business a. Discussion Item: Plan Spring Clean -Up W. Koning commented he participated with Rick Vahl in last year's trashathon which he enjoyed being a part of. The trashathon consists of trash competition activities for kids and families. R. Vahl announced Clean -Up Day is held in April and is usually organized by Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Kodiak Lions is a very big supporter of it. Borough staff was given direction to contact Trevor Brown or a representative from Kodiak Chamber of Commerce to the next meeting to give an update on Spring Clean -Up. b. Election of Officers The board agreed to delete this item from the agenda and bring back when a full board is present. Other Items a. Next Meeting Agenda Items \ \Dove \Departments \EF \000 -Solid Waste \Solid Waste Advisory Board \FY2012 \Minutes \120223 Draft Minutes. Doc Upcoming agenda items are Spring Clean -Up, Clean -up day update from Chamber of Commerce Representative & "Bagit" movie. Visitor Comments None Board Comments D. George — None D. Kaplan commented that the Borough Assembly meeting was in 45 minutes. C. Harrington — None L. Roberson and R. Baer commented that they were glad to be at the meeting. W. Koning welcomed new board members Lenny Roberson and Rob Baer and commended the board and landfill workers for their hard work. He reported that white goods; refrigerators, appliances or residential wastes may be taken to landfill at no charge. Construction demolition roll offs are strictly for construction materials only and no residential waste per DEC inspector. N. Szabo welcomed new board members Rob Baer and Lenny Roberson. Meeting Schedule Discussion of Doodle. The next regular meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 5:15pm. Adiourn There being no further business before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 6:50pm. SUBMITTED BY: l �t �, Date: g0.0�„Z Jca Basuel, ecretary KIB Engineering /Facilities Department APPROVED BY: \ \Dove \Departments \EF \000 -Solid Waste \Solid Waste Advisory Board \FY2012 \Minutes \120223 Draft Minutes.Doc Al/ / / Date: *A0/7 Nic abo, Chair / Solid Waste Advisory Board \ \Dove \Departments \EF \000 -Solid Waste \Solid Waste Advisory Board \FY2012 \Minutes \120223 Draft Minutes. Doc