The regular meeting of the East Central Solid Waste Commission was held on January 11, 2021 at the Kanabec County Basement Meeting Rooms, Mora, MN. Director Troupe called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Members present at the meeting included: Chisago County Commissioner Richard Greene, Kanabec County, Isanti County Commissioner Dave Oslund, Pine County Commissioner Steve Hallan and Mille Lacs County Commissioner Phil Peterson.
Others also present at the meeting included: Bruce Rehwaldt of Foth Companies.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All present said the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD – ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN/VICE CHAIRMAN/TREASURER
Director Troupe called for nominations for the Chairman position.
Commissioner McNally nominated Commissioner Greene to the Chairman position, second by Commissioner Oslund, all in favor of Commissioner Greene to the Chairman position, nomination approved.
Chairman Greene called for nominations for Vice-Chairman.
Commissioner Peterson nominated Commissioner McNally for the Vice-Chairman position, second by Commissioner Hallan, all in favor of Commissioner McNally for the Vice-Chairman, nomination approved.
Chairman Greene called for nominations for Treasurer.
Commissioner Peterson nominated Commissioner Hallan to the Treasurer position, second by Commissioner Peterson, all in favor of Commissioner Hallan for the Treasurer, nomination approved.
Chairman Greene called for Confirmation of Official Newspaper – Kanabec Times. Commissioner McNally moved to approve The Kanabec Times as the Official Newspaper, second by Commissioner Hallan all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
Chairman Greene called for Confirmation of Meeting Dates – 2nd Monday of Each Month. Commissioner Oslund moved to approve Meeting Dates – 2nd Monday of Each Month, second by Commissioner McNally, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
Chairman Greene called for Confirmation of Official Depository of funds – First Citizens National Bank. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Official Depository of funds – First Citizens National Bank, second by Commissioner Oslund, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Oslund moved to approve the amended Agenda, second by Commissioner Peterson, Commissioner McNally commented that the pages are not numbered on the claims lists, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
MEETING MINUTES FOR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2020
Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Meeting Minutes December 14, 2020 second by Commissioner Oslund, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
CLAIMS
Commissioner McNally commented that on the Claims List it says see Page 2 for detail but the pages are not numbered.
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the Claims List, Paid Claims List and the Additional Claims List, second by Commissioner McNally, all in favor of paying the Claims List – 42 items+VISA List 34 items ($211,982.57), Paid Claims List – 6 items ($14,966.81), and the Additional Claims List 20 items ($21,244.43) and Payroll Transactions (111,698.87), all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Director Troupe reported for the month ended November 30, 2020 ECSWC realized a net income on an accrual basis of $151,838.11; after paying a Return on Investment to Counties, there was a loss of $848,169.89. On a cash flow basis for November there is a decrease in cash of $9338,521.11. Un-obligated cash less upcoming cash outlays at the end of the month was $3,338,188.88.
Reserve accounts for landfill expansion, hauler rebate, operating contingency, and host facility fund total $3,344,331.16.
The funds in November are invested as follows:
Tonnage for 2020 is 114,752, 1,675 tons more than 2019.
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the November 2020 Financial Statement, second by Commissioner Oslund, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Mattresses
Director Troupe reported that there were some haulers that were upset by the price of landfilling mattresses. The goal of the Commission is to recycle mattresses so we charge more to landfill a mattress than to recycle a mattress.
Internet
Director Troupe reported that the website has been changed to www.ecswc.com. This was changed after Youbetnet was no longer allowed to provide our Internet Services because of an FCC court decision.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
FEBRUARY MEETING DATE
The February Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Kanabec County. Commissioner Hallan will call in for that meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Greene asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Peterson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 a.m., second by Commissioner Oslund, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Janelle Troupe, Executive Director