CLINTON COUNTY AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY
JULY 12 2007
Chairman Richards called the meeting to order at 6:31. Roll call was taken. Those present were:
Clinton Clinton County Camanche DeWitt Andover Charlotte Goose Lake
Clinton made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2007 meeting. Charlotte seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS (none)
DeWitt made a motion to approve the unanimous consent calendar. Clinton seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND EDUCATION REPORT
CH 113 CHANGES UPDATE: The October 1, 2007 scheduled date is on target for ground water monitoring and other rule changes that the EPA has proposed.
LANDFILL CONTRACTOR TRANSITION On July 5, 2007 a letter was sent to Brian Gay Construction regarding unfinished work. This work concerns the intermediate cover that needs to be in place. The Agency will retain $15,500 from Gay Construction’s June payment until the work is completed.
BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISSION UPDATE: In May and June meetings were held to update the plan. Another meeting is scheduled for August.
LANDFILL OPERATORS CERTIFICATION: Both Seward and Sandy Moon have passed this certification.
BIO-REACTOR REPAIRS: A roller part on the bio-reactor shifted and some of the guide teeth were broken off. Because this moving was noticed early, the repair costs could be less than originally thought.
ENGINEER SITE REPORT C.J. Lage for Barker Lemar
A. LANDFILL CELL PROJECT UPDATE Completion is growing near. Because of all the rain that Clinton County experienced the last two months, the ground under the liner was wet. The liner had to be peeled back to allow the ground under the liner to dry out. That has been done and work has resumed.
B. LEACHATE REPAIR PROJECT: Two small leachate seeps were found in ravine # 2. A plan to address the seeps was developed and approved. Work on this project should take place in the next few weeks.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ANY AGENCY MEMBERS OR THEIR CONSTITUENTS
(none)
STANDING AND SUB COMMITTEES:
A. EXECUTIVE BOARD (SEE ATTACHED FROM MAY 31ST REPORT: Barker Lemar developed a retrofit plan in ravine # 2 to connect to the leachate current collection system, to address two small seeps found. The Executive Board agreed that the work needs to be done.
B. FINANCE COMMITTEE (SEE ATTACHED FROM MAY 31ST REPORT:
Waste tire prices will increase to help cover increased shipping and handling costs assessed to the Agency. The Audit was also discussed. Both audit proposals will go to the board to discuss and award the bid. Also the Budget for 2008 was discussed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (none)
NEW BUSINESS:
A. TIRE PRICE INCREASE: The prices will rise from $1 to $1.50 for off rim tires, $2 to $2.50 for on rim tires, and the tonnage fee goes up from $100 to $125. These increases will be effective August 1, 2007. Clinton made a motion to approve the recommendation for these increases. Andover seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken.
Clinton yes Clinton County yes Camanche yes DeWitt yes
Andover yes Charlotte yes Goose Lake yes
Motion unanimously carried.
PROPOSALS FOR AUDITING SERVICES: Two bids were received; one from Clifton Gunderson and one from the State of Iowa. Although the State of Iowa’s bid was lower than Clifton Gunderson, the schedule for the audit was not what the Agency is presently on. After discussion, Camanche made a motion to stay with Clifton Gunderson for auditing services. Andover seconded the motion.
Clinton yes Clinton County yes Camanche yes DeWitt yes
Andover yes Charlotte yes Goose Lake yes
Motion unanimously carried.
C. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET: The budget is higher than what was originally thought but tonnage from last fiscal year also appears to be up. The budget is still $91,000 ahead. The Agency will be purchasing a new skid loader this year, and The Agency are also taking on snow removal and snow removal equipment will need to be purchased. The biggest item in the budget is the work for the new cell. Andover made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget. Clinton seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken.
Clinton yes Clinton County yes Camanche yes DeWitt yes
Andover yes Charlotte yes Goose Lake yes
Motion unanimously carried.
EMERGENCY BUSINESS: (none)
Clinton made a motion to adjourn until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 9, 2007, at the Recycling Center at 6:30. Andover seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. Adjourned at 6:55.
