Great River Regional Waste Authority Regular Commission Meeting September 29, 2004 Minutes A meeting of the Great River Regional Waste
Authority Commission was held Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at the GRRWA
Administration Office, Fort Madison, Iowa. The following Commission Members were present: Chairman Marc Lindeen, Henry County Commissioner Steve Ireland, City of Fort
Madison Commissioner Dunek, City of Keokuk. The following were also present at the meeting: Mr. Tim Yoder, Director; Mr. Bob Watson;
Mr. Wade Hamm; Ms. Christine Collier and Mr. Dave Barker Lemar; Sally Johnson
and Gerry Baskys from the media. I.
Meeting Called to Order Chairman Lindeen called the meeting to order at 4:32
p.m. Chairman Lindeen called for a motion to enter into Rule 2B. Motion made by Commissioner Dunek,
seconded by Commissioner Ireland, aye, and Chairman Lindeen, aye. II.
Approval of the Agenda Chairman Lindeen called for additions, deletions, or
corrections to the agenda. Commissioner Dunek moved to approve the agenda
seconded by Commissioner Ireland. No discussion. Motion adopted by unanimous
voice vote. III.
Approval of August 25, 2004 Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Dunek to approve the
meeting minutes seconded by Commissioner Ireland. No discussion. Motion
adopted by unanimous voice vote. IV.
Public Comments None V. Barker Lemar Update Ms. Christine Collier reported to the Commission
that the Keokuk Transfer Station and the Landfill semi-annual inspections
were being completed today. Both
inspections are looking good and have not seen any violations to report. Ground water monitoring report will be due
in October. The Phase I leachate design
will be completed within the next week and be submitted to the Director for
approval. The Phase II leachate tie
in line design will be completed soon.
Barker staff will need more information from the Director and Landfill
Supervisor. Ms. Collier shared with
the Commission that a letter from the IDNR is requiring all landfills in Iowa
to be Subtitle D and over a poly liner.
The Department is asking for comments from Landfill Directors through
October 15th. The
Permitting Process has changed. She added
that there is a push to have the permit applications is filed in a uniform
format instead of just copies. The
2003 annual Water Quality Reports were read byu the Water Quality Bureau. Solid Waste division received comments
from the Water Quality Bureau and will requesting answers from landfills in
the near future. ISOSWO will also be
addressing litter control with the Department next month. The expectations of having litter picked
up at the end of every day are unrealistic.
ISOSWO will be working with the Department to come to terms with site
specific plans. VI.
Directors Report Mr. Tim Yoder reported to the Commission
tha the Bomag engine failed 8/30/04.
A Cat D6 dozer has been rented to use in the landfill. Altorfer thought that they had a used
compactor to rent instead of a dozer.
Cummins Great Plains pulled the engine from the compactor to take back
to their shop for inspection. The
engine was 200 hours over the 2000 hour warranty. Cummins is willing to apply a partial warranty toward the
purchase of a rebuilt engine. The
rebuilt engine will cost $19,300. Air
space is being lost without the use of a compactor. The Midwest Old Threshers, West Point Sweet Corn Festival and
the Montrose Watermelon Festival, were all successful events for the compost
operation this year. Through more education of the compost operation and the
effects for the landfill, these events will divert even more material in the
coming years from the landfill. Staff
has sent a request to the IDNR for an amendment to the SWAP contract to add
two additional pieces of equipment.
The mixer that is currently being used is wore out and is in need of
being replaced. A mixer is being sought
that will double to output of mixing materials without increasing the horsepower
of the power unit. A forlift has also
been identified as a needed piece of equipment for unloading material from
van trailers that is coming in almost daily.
Staff has been asded to attend a meeting at Kraft Foods in Davenport
October 14th to discuss the opportunities of composting their
waste. At the meeting, Kraft will
identify all of their waste and GRRWA will be given the opportunity to accept
the waste an in the form that it needs to be in that will work best for our
operations. Forecast prices for newsprint and cardboard are looking at
staying in th low 90’s and indications are that they may go even higher due
to the recent hurricanes that hit the southeastern United States. Bids were
requested for work that needs to be completed on the Administratrion Building
to make the building handicap compliant.
It is estimated that the combined work will be approximately costing
$3500. The contractors that bids have
been accepted from assured staff that the work can be completed before
November 5th deadline.
Staff has been able to obtain group health insurance at a lower
rate. Effective 10/01/2004, group
health insurance benefits will no longer be purchased through Lee County. Staff was able to obtain the same health
insurance coverage at lower rates and the same deductibles that are spelled
out in the labor contract. The Union
Representative was okay with the purchase of the new coverage. VII.
Earthly Goods Report Mr. Bob Watson shared with the Commission that the
topsoil sales for next season will be triple from this years sales. Dyed wood sales will be around 4000,000
bags and 100 bulk loads. VIII.
Action Items Resolution GRRWA 05-11: Resolution Approving Expenditures. Motion by Commissioner Ireland seconded by
Commissioner Dunek to adopt Resolution 05-11 except for the bill of $450.00
to Beach & Enke Trucking.
Commissioner Ireland voiced questions of the tires that were purchased
for the Yukon and the transportation bill that was submitted by Beach &
Enke. Commissioner Ireland voiced that the expense of moving a grinder to Mr.
Pleasant for $450 was way too much money that it girued out to be $12.50 per
mile. Commissioner Ireland also
requested that the Commissioners receive an itemized listing of expenses so
that they may see what specific supplies that GRRWA is purchasing. A general description of items is not
enough information. Commissioner
Ireland also requested at a monthly financial statement of the Compost
Operation be made available. With
further discussion he would accept a Quarterly Report. Motion adopted by unanimous voice vote. IX. Other Business Commissioner Dunek shared with the Commission the
attached Power Point \presentation of GRRWA.
Some discussion was held on searching for a mascot for the
presentation. Director Yoder presented the invoice for Health
Insurance payable to Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, due October 1,
2004. Motion made by Commissioner
Ireland to pay the invoice, seconded by Commissioner Dunek. Motion adopted by unanimous voice vote. X.
Board Member Comments Chairman Lindeen again extended his appreciation of
the staff for doing such a great job.
He also asked Commissioner Ireland if a meeting has been set up
between Great River and the City of For Madison. Ireland responded that they were working on it. XI.
Adjourn With no further business before the Commission,
Commissioner Dunek made amotion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner
Ireland. Motion adopted by unanimous
voice vote. Meeting closed at 5:53
P.M. Approved as to form and content
as adopted at the October 29, 2004 GRRWA Commission meeting.
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