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March 22, 2012 @ 5:15 PM �,i ' JUN 1 8 2012 .L.__•
Kodiak Fisheries Research Center's Large Conference Room
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Call to Order
Chair Szabo called to order the Regular Meeting of the SWAB at 5:19pm on March 22, 2012 at
the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center's Large Conference Room.
Roll Call
K. Kearns conducted a roll call, present were R. Baer, C. Harrington, M. Owen, L. Roberson, S.
Arndt and Chair N. Szabo. Not present, but excused were M. Owen and D. Turner. A quorum
was established.
Also in attendance were: Woody Koning, and Kelsea Kearns of the Kodiak Island Borough, Rick
Vahl of Alaska Waste, Ken Reinke of Threshold Services, Inc., Trevor Brown of the Kodiak
Chamber of Commerce, Summer Wood of the Woody Island Tribal Council and Nick Troxell.
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, S. Arndt and seconded to Approve the Agenda. N. Szabo requested to add
reports by Alaska Waste and Threshold Services, Inc. Motion CARRIED by a unanimous voice
vote.
Approval of Previous Minutes — February 23,2012
It was MOVED, S. Arndt and seconded to Approve the Minutes of February 23, 2012 with
correction. Motion CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote.
Visitor Comments
None
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Reports
a. Staff
W. Koning reported the Landfill Lateral Expansion Phase I is currently on hold due to weather.
Phase II is currently out for bid with bids due on 04/13/12. Phase II consist of the construct the
cell and leachate collection system and various required liners. Phase III will consist of a water
treatment plant and once this is completed we can start using the expansion. At the current
rate of disposal the first cell will have a life of 20 years.
KIB has sent a letter to Alaska Waste requiring them to exercise their first right of proposal for a
recycling proposal, the deadline is March 28, 2012. We are looking for a proposal from them
and it sounds as if the Assembly is leaning towards an REP for recycling services. Interviews for
Baler I will be interviewing in the next few weeks as well as some promising applicants for the
Environmental Specialist.
Discussion followed and questions were asked about the proposed RFP; and what impact the
time constraints would have on Threshold and other local businesses looking to provide pricing
and the landfill expansion.
b. Chamber of Commerce Clean Up
Trevor Brown from the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce spoke on the upcoming Cleanup Day
scheduled for May 5, 2012 and the programs and sponsors that go along with it. R. Baer was
offered a seat on the Chambers planning committee for the event. Discussion followed.
c. Alaska Waste
Discussed disposal fees at the landfills and how a change in the fee would affect customers. If
4000 tons or less is disposed of a year AK Waste can provide a credit to customers if more than
4000 tons are disposed of customers could be charged additional fees.
Rick read the letter sent by the borough regarding a formal proposal regarding the recycling
program. Discussion followed.
d. Threshold
Provided a presentation on co- mingled recyclable and Threshold does not see a future in them,
due to the lack of cost effectiveness. Recyclables need to be sorted to be profitable.
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Unfinished Business
a. Corrugated Cardboard
No member was present to give update.
New Business
a. Election of Officers
N. Szabo was nominated as the Chairman. No additional board members were nominated.
C. Harrington was nominated as Vice -Chair and declined.
S. Arndt was nominated as Vice - Chair. No additional board members were nominated.
b. Spring Cleanup
R. Baer to be Board liaison and report at next meeting. Discussion regarding an organized event
with the public well informed. W. Koning stated there are funds available for advertisement. C.
Harrington wants to schedule showing of "Bagit" during cleanup.
Other Items
a. Next Meeting Agenda Items
Upcoming agenda items Update on Cleanup Day, "Bagit" video and an update on the borough
recycling contract.
Visitor Comments
Summer Woody, Environmental Director for the Woody Island Tribal Council introduced herself
and stated the council was working with Threshold for the cleanup and will be providing
additional funding for advertisements.
Board Comments
N. Szabo - None
C. Harrington — Everyone needs to see the "Bagit" video
L. Roberson- None
R. Baer- None
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S. Arndt- None
Meeting Schedule
The next regular meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 5:15pm.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm.
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