East Central Solid Waste Commission
Commission’s Office – Mora, MN
MINUTES
November 9, 2015
The regular meeting of the East Central Solid Waste Commission was held on November 9, 2015 at the Commission Office, Mora, MN. Commissioner Greene called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Members present at the meeting included: Chisago County Commissioner Richard Greene, Kanabec County Commissioner Dennis McNally, Pine County Commissioner Josh Mohr, and Mille Lacs County Commissioner Phil Peterson.
Advisory member present – Executive Director Janelle Troupe.
Others also present at the meeting included: Dick Roesler of Arthur Township, Lisa Thibodeau of Chisago County, Bruce Rehwaldt of Foth, Kelly Schroeder and Caleb Anderson of Pine County, and Barbara Wilder, Recording Secretary.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All present said the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner McNally moved to approve the Agenda, second by Commissioner Peterson, all in favor, motion carried (4-0).
MEETING MINUTES FOR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2015
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the Meeting Minutes October 12, 2015, second by Commissioner Mohr, all in favor, motion carried (4-0).
CLAIMS
Director Troupe added permission to pay the MN Weights and Measures bill when it is received.
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the Claims List, Paid Claims List, the Additional Claims List, the Hauler Rebate, MN Weights and Measures bill and to table the Frattalone bill until next month, second by Commissioner McNally, all in favor of paying the Claims List ($143,799.95), Paid Claims List ($183,383.91), the Additional Claims List ($11,742.64), Hauler Rebate ($211,690.36), and the MN Weights and Measures bill, all in favor, motion carried (4-0).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Dick Roesler requested clarification on the bills for the sandbags.
SEPTEMBER FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Director Troupe reported for the month ended September 30, 2015 ECSWC realized a net income on an accrual basis of $123,287.63. On a cash flow basis for September there is an increase in cash of $197,601.32; year to date cash has decreased $623,807.13. Un-obligated cash less upcoming cash outlays at the end of the month was $2,643,981.77.
Reserve accounts for landfill expansion, hauler rebate, operating contingency, and host facility fund total $2,128,816.51.
The funds are invested as follows:
The money market checking account at First Citizens National Bank earns .35%, the CDs earn .55% and .61%.
There is an increase in tonnage of 1,106 tons from 2014 or 1.4%.
Commissioner McNally moved to approve the September 2015 Financial Statement, second by Commissioner Peterson, all in favor, motion carried (4-0).
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/PAINTCARE CONTRACTS
Director Troupe reported that Isanti and Pine County have provided ECSWC with Contracts for Signature.
Commissioner Mohr moved to approve Director Troupe and Chairman Greene to sign the contracts, second by Commissioner Peterson, all in favor, motion carried (4-0).
PINE COUNTY HHW FACILITY
Ms. Kelly Schroeder and Mr. Caleb Anderson gave a presentation on proposing a HHW facility at the Hinckley Transfer Station.
2016 BUDGET
Director Troupe reported that the accrual budget shows income of $5,336,689 and expenses of $5,093,945. Net income on an accrual basis is $242,744. On a cash basis there is $1,041,581 net income remaining to be used for landfill closure, landfill equipment, and an ATV.
Commissioner McNally moved to approve the 2016 Budget, second by Commissioner Peterson, all in favor, motion carried (4-0).
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
J&D Sanitation
Director Troupe reported that J&D Sanitation sold the company while still owing ECSWC $6,218.67.
Commissioner McNally moved to send J&D Sanitation to collections, second by Commissioner Mohr, all in favor, motion carried (4-0).
Solid Waste Management Plan
Director Troupe reported that a meeting is being set up with the MPCA.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
DECEMBER MEETING DATE
The December Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Commission offices.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Greene asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner McNally moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 a.m., second by Commissioner Peterson, all in favor, motion carried (4-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Wilder,
Recording Secretary