Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management
District Council Meeting
May 12, 2010 7:00 p.m. – Open Meeting
Boone County Government Center, Commission Chambers
801 E. Walnut, Columbia, MO
Members Present Representing Members Present Representing
Tom Groves Audrain County Karen Shaw City of Vandalia
Thad Yonke Boone County Howard McMillan Howard County
Tim Grenke City of Centralia Mary Ellen Lea City of Columbia
Lee Fritz Callaway County Sharon Lynch Callaway County J.C. Miller City of Fulton Rodney Shivers Audrain County
Mark Luebbering Cole County Charles Lansford City of Jefferson
Sam Bayne City of St. Martins David Elliot Village of Wardsville Eddie Brickner Cooper County Ernie Walther Cooper County
M.L. Cauthon III City of Boonville Lowell Eaton Howard County
Alan Thompson City of Glasgow Pat Cunningham City of New Franklin
Vince Samson Osage County Barbara Pickering City of Mexico
Cheri Reisch City of Hallsville Pamela Murray City of Holts Summit
Kim Roll Moniteau County
Members Absent Representing Members Absent Representing
Skip Elkin Boone County Stephanie Leverett City of Auxvasse
Gene Kelly City of Sturgeon Larry Crocker City of Russellville
Bob Urban City of Taos Jeff Hoelscher Cole County
Cathy Lammers City of Pilot Grove Rick Graham City of California
Joe Bex City of Fayette Tony Barry Moniteau County
Eli McDonald City of Tipton Elmer Senevey Osage County
Mark Voss City of Linn John Fraga City of Ashland
Others Present
Cindy Jolly, Manager of the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District
Lynn Summers, Secretary to the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District
Mike Utz, Ripple Glass, LLC and Boulevard Brewing Company
Travis Brobst, Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District Intern
Billy Froescher, Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District Intern
Eric Seaman, City of Jefferson
Lauren Hershey, City of Jefferson
Bill Fountain, Audrain County
1. Call to Order / Opening Remarks (Charles Lansford, District Council Chairperson – Assistant Director of Community Development, City of Jefferson)
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.
2. Introductions & Determination of Quorum by Role Call of Counties & Cities
Introductions were made and it was determined there was a quorum.
3. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Lansford pointed out that item 6A of the agenda needed to be deleted.
Mr. Yonke moved to approve the agenda with the deletion; seconded by Mr. Eaton. Unanimous voice vote of approval.
4. Approval of Minutes from May 13, 2009 (recommendation from Executive Board)
Mr. Cauthon moved to approve the minutes; seconded by Mr. Yonke. Unanimous voice vote of approval.
5. Presentation by Mike Utz, Co-Founder and Principal of Ripple Glass, LLC in Kansas City, Missouri and Technical Director of Boulevard Brewing Company
Mr. Utz gave a presentation on “Introduction to Regional, Sustainable Glass Recycling”. As part of the presentation, Mr. Utz gave an overview of how the companies got started, collection processes, branding activities and processing technologies.
6. Executive Board Report (M. L. Cauthon III, Executive Board Chair, City of Boonville Public Works Director)
A.) Annual Report
B.) FY 2011 Goals
Mr. Cauthon gave a brief overview of what the Executive Board has done over the past year. Highlights included the success of the Recycling Summits and plans for future summits and the focus on permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection facilities. In addition, the formation of Recycling Committees in Howard and Moniteau county were discussed and activities of grant recipients in the District. Mr. Cauthon mentioned to the Council that as the District is successful in increasing reduce, reuse and recycling activities in our communities, our operating budget goes down due to the decrease in tipping fees.
Goals for the upcoming fiscal year were identified as:
• Continue development and implementation of a District-wide HHW Program, with strong consideration of grant projects establishing permanent HHW facilities in the counties of Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage
• Increase recycling opportunities for underserved counties
• Continue to develop education and public outreach programs
• Continue introduction and implementation of the revised MMSWMD Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
7. Group Photos taken of District Council and Executive Board representatives
8. Executive Board Appointments (Caucus by County)
Audrain County’s representative remains Tom Groves
Boone County’s representative remains Skip Elkin
City of Columbia’s representative will now be Mary Ellen Lea
Callaway County’s representative remains J.C. Miller
Cole County’s representative remains Jeff Hoelscher
Jefferson City’s representative remains Charles Lansford
Cooper County’s representative remains M.L. Cauthon
Howard County’s representative remains Pat Cunningham
Osage County’s representative remains Vince Samson
Moniteau County’s representative remains Kim Roll
9. Election of District Council Officers (Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson)
Mr. Cauthon nominated Mr. Lansford for Chair; seconded by Ms. Lynch. Mr. Yonke made a motion that nominations cease. Mr. Lansford was elected Chair.
Mr. Yonke nominated Mr. Fritz for Vice-Chair; seconded by Mr. Eaton. Mr. Groves made a motion that nominations cease. Mr. Fritz was elected Vice-Chair.
10. Treasurer’s Report (J.C. Miller, Executive Board Treasurer – City of Fulton, Solid
Waste Manager)
A. Balance of accounts
B. Budget report (with Cindy Jolly, District Coordinator)
Mr. Miller gave the balance of accounts.
Checking balance: $1,125 (Note: Outstanding checks- #2241 to Huber & Associates for $125.00)
Administrative account balance: $183,207.00
District Grant account balance: $371,177.25
Ms. Jolly explained the FY2011 proposed budget to the Council, detailing relevant items such as income for the upcoming year, the Professional Services Contract with the City of Columbia and forecasted expenses. In addition, Ms. Jolly advised the Council that the FY2009 financial audit was successfully completed by Casey and Company and there were no findings.
Ms. Lynch moved to accept the Treasurer’s report; seconded by Mr. Yonke. Unanimous voice vote of approval.
11. Adoption of FY 2011 District Budget (recommendation from Executive Board)
Mr. Lansford explained to the Council their role in the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District, and specifically their role in adopting the budget for the next fiscal year.
Mr. Eaton moved to adopt the FY2010 District Budget; seconded by Mr. Yonke. Unanimous voice vote of approval.
12. District Manager’s Report (Cindy Jolly)
A.) FY-2010 Accomplishments
B.) FY-2011 Important Dates
C.) MMSWMD Website and Newsletter
Ms. Jolly outlined the accomplishments of District H in the past year including amounts of waste diverted and successful grant programs. In addition, outreach and education programs and increased reporting capabilities due to the use of a new database were addressed. Ms. Jolly advised the Council that Requests for Proposals for District-wide HHW collection services had been dispersed and that proposals were due June 3. The Council was informed about the comprehensive solid waste management plan completed by Gredell Engineering and approved by the Executive Board in October 2009. The plan provides guidance for the District in administering grants and determining priorities and can be viewed on the District website.
In addition, Ms. Jolly told the Council about the formation of the Howard and Moniteau county recycling committees and the Recycling Summits that have been held. In addition, the use of the Access database was explained and the fact that trash that is disposed of outside the District may impact district operating funds. Furthermore, Ms. Jolly advised the Board about the upcoming Assessment Inventory and update to the Recycle Directory.
Ms. Jolly advised the Council of upcoming dates and directed them to the District’s website calendar and newsletter.
13. Other Business
J.C. Miller advised the Council that Fulton would be closing its landfill next year.
14. Adjourn
Mr. Yonke moved to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Grenke. Unanimous voice vote of approval. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Summers
Secretary to the MMSWMD
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Cindy Jolly
MMSWMD Manager
APPROVED:
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Charles Lansford
Chairman MMSWMD Council
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