East Central Solid Waste Commission
Commission’s Office – Mora, MN
MINUTES
July 14, 2014
The regular meeting of the East Central Solid Waste Commission was held on Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Isanti County Government Center, Cambridge, 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 Commissioner Kathi Ellis, Mille Lacs County Commissioner Phil Peterson, Pine County Commissioner Steve Hallan and Isanti County Commissioner George Larson.
Advisory member present – Executive Director Janelle Troupe.
Others also present at the meeting included: Lisa Thibodeau of Chisago County.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All present said the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the Agenda, second by Commissioner Hallan, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
MEETING MINUTES FOR BOARD MEETINGS JUNE 9, 2014
Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Meeting Minutes June 9, 2014, second by Commissioner Larson, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
CLAIMS
Director Troupe reported that the amount for Foth on the Claims list is incorrect. It should be $16,918.28. Also, she would like permission to pay Mike’s Lawn Service in the amount of $940.50.
Commissioner Larson moved to approve the Claims List, Paid Claims, Additional Claims List and the Mike’s Lawn Service bill, second by Commissioner Ellis, all in favor of paying the Claims List ($193,261.45), Paid Claims List ($125,643.33), Additional Claims List ($33,007.37) and the Mike’s Lawn Service bill ($940.50), all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
MAY 2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Director Troupe reported for the month ended May 31, 2014 ECSWC realized a net income on an accrual basis of $169,557. On a cash flow basis for May there is an increase in cash of $85,635. Un-obligated cash less upcoming cash outlays at the end of the month was $1,029,255.32. Jan-May accrual net income has been $335,428 and cash has increased $375,092.
Reserve accounts for landfill expansion, hauler rebate, operating contingency, and host facility fund total $3,528,059.
Funds are invested as follows:
The money market checking account at Kanabec Bank earns .35%. Kanabec Savings earns .35%, CD is 1.75%. There is an increase in tonnage of 1583 tons from 2013 or 3.8%. The renewal rate on the CD will be 1.11%.
Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the May 2014 Financial Statement, second by Commissioner Larson all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Employees
Director Troupe reported that Ms. Jodi Holter is the new full-time heavy equipment operator.
Fence for Cambridge
Director Troupe reported that the Cambridge Transfer Station needs to be completely fenced in.
Commissioner Larson moved to approve the lowest purchase price for the fence at the Cambridge Transfer Station, second by Commissioner Hallan, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
Appliance Recycling
Director Troupe reported that she would like to do a Free Appliance Week at all three locations.
Commissioner Ellis moved to approve the Free Appliance Week late in August at all three locations, second by Commissioner Hallan, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
Ogilvie School
Director Troupe reported that the school has a lot of asbestos, which would be MSW instead of demolition debris.
Trailer
Director Troupe reported that another trailer is needed.
Commissioner Ellis moved Director Troupe to investigate the repair of the old trailer and the cost of a new one, second by Commissioner Larson, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
Contracts to be signed
Director Troupe reported that there were two hauler contracts that need to be signed.
Commissioner Larson moved to sign the contracts, second by Commissioner Hallan, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
AUGUST MEETING DATE
The August Meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Commission Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Greene asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Hallan moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:13 a.m., second by Commissioner Peterson, all in favor, motion carried (5-0).
Commissioners toured the Cambridge Transfer Station.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Wilder
Recording Secretary