December 12, 2007
Solid Waste Department
9 a.m.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Terry Hanson, Maureen Freedland, Jason Gilman, LaMoine Parkhurst, Pete Riester, Dave Corcoran, Steve Hogden, Leon Pfaff (exc/arr @ 10) |
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MEMBERS EXCUSED: |
Dale Hexom |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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OTHERS PRESENT: |
Brian Tippetts, Jon Schrader, Jeff Gloyd, Hank Koch (Foth), Larry Hougom (Hilltopper Refuse), Pennie Pierce (Hilltopper Refuse), Tom Mosher (Wabasha County), Steve Schiffli (Buffalo County), Rick Frank (Houston County), Curt Greeno (Dynamic Recycling), Shirley Holman, Steve O’Malley (arr @ 9:17), Micah Schweizer (WLSU) (arr @ 11:20) |
Terry Hanson, Committee Chair, called the meeting to order at 9 a.m.
MOTION by Hogden/Gilman to approve discussing the agenda items in a different order. Motion Carried Unanimously. (Hexom excused)
§ Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Parkhurst/Gilman to approve the meeting minutes of September 12, 2007. Motion Carried Unanimously. (Hexom excused)
UPDATE ON COLLECTION OF MEDICATIONS
Jeff reported that there have been no major changes to the medication collection program. The program has seen an increase each month for individual, business, and regional collection and disposal. Outreach collection has occurred in eight counties since June. The program is anticipating 12 or more counties accessing the La Crosse County medication collection in 2008. To date the program has accepted over 4,000 pounds of medication.
E-WASTE DISCUSSION
Jeff discussed the proposed State e-waste bill that has been drafted by Senator Miller. It is believed that the bill would have a positive impact on the La Crosse County HHM program and programs across the State. There were questions about the amount of electronics that enter the La Crosse County landfill. The topic will be discussed at the next meeting.
BUDGETED POSITION FOR SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR AND COMMUNICATION
Steve O’Malley discussed at length the Sustainability Coordinator and Communication position. This position has a place holder in the budget. The position will be within the Solid Waste Department because sustainability and communication relates to many of the departments needs and responsibilities. Brian and Steve will develop a job description and bring it to the joint meeting between the Solid Waste Policy Board and the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee meeting in March.
The Committee requested the job description be forwarded to Committee members to review before the next meeting in March. The committee requested for as much advance notice as possible to review the draft job description before the next meeting in March. Brian will relay this request to Steve.
DISCUSSION OF FUTURE JOINT MEETING BETWEEN SOLID WASTE POLICY BOARD AND LA CROSSE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
A joint meeting has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 5 at 9 a.m. The meeting location has not been determined. Topics of discussion will be the Solid Waste Management Plan, Life Cycle Costs, and the Sustainability Coordinator and Communication position.
TOP 20 ISSUES OF SOLID WASTE POLICY BOARD
Brian provided a year end report of the Top 20 Issues of the Solid Waste Policy Board. The report included comments of what is known to have been done to address the issues in 2007.
Leon Pfaff posed a question on the proper disposal of empty organophosphate pesticide bags. Brian will check with Jeff Gloyd.
Steve Schiffli reported on the upcoming Disaster Debris Management course. This course will be held on February 19 – 21 at Fort McCoy. For more information contact Steve Schiffli.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETING(S)
1. E-Waste
2. Solid Waste Management Plan
3. Life-Cycle Costs related to disposal fees
4. Sustainability Coordination and Communication position
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
MOTION by Freedland/Pfaff to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously. (Hexom excused) The meeting adjourned at 12 p.m.
The above minutes may be approved, amended, or corrected at the next Committee meeting.
Buffie Linberg, Recorder