Environmental Resources Committee Meeting Minutes


DATE: April 7, 2005

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the Environmental Resources Committee - Solid Waste Management Department was called to order at 8:00 a.m. in Room 213 of the Sauk County West Square Building. Chairman Haugen certified compliance with the open meetings law in that the meeting was properly posted and all parties duly notified.

ATTENDANCE

Member present: Haugen, Stevens, Lombard, Cassity, Krueger

Also present: Carroll

AGENDA

Motion was made by Cassity and seconded by Stevens to adopt the agenda as mailed.
Motion carried.

MINUTES

Motion was made by Stevens and seconded by Lombard to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written. Motion carried.

BILLS

Following a discussion of the bills, motion was made by Stevens and seconded by Cassity to approve payment of the bills presented, totaling $23,846.28.
Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No comments were heard from the general public.

COMMUNICATIONS

Supervisor Lombard offered comments regarding the upcoming Plasma Waste Destruction Technology forum to be held on April 22, 2005. Supervisor Cassity offered comments with respect to roadside dumping in the Town of Excelsior, Considerable discussion followed regarding possible responses to roadside dumping problems.

STATUS REPORT

The solid waste manager reported that the landfill had reached final capacity on April 5, 2005 and that the site was closed to the public on that date. The solid waste manager also reported that bids would be received on the landfill gas system construction project on April 8, 2005, and that it would be necessary for the Committee to meet immediately prior to the next County Board session to review the bids and approve a resolution awarding a contract for the work. The solid waste manager requested authorization to make repairs to the landfill compactor to facilitate disposal of the unit. Motion was made by Stevens and seconded by Cassity authorizing the solid waste manager to make the necessary repairs. The solid waste manager reported that he had also received contract documents from Onyx Special Services for the 2005 clean sweep. Upon review, the solid waste manager was authorized to execute the agreement.

NEXT MEETING/ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting was set for Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 8:00 am. Motion was made by Krueger and seconded by Cassity to adjourn.
Motion carried.