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DRC Meeting Minutes 2-2-2011

Gustavus Disposal and Recycling Center Committee
Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2011      4 pm   City Hall

Present:

Committee:  Mike Taylor, Greg Streveler, Karen Taylor, Kim Ney
Staff:  Dumpmaster, Paul Berry

Agenda

  • Approval of minutes of December 15, 2010
  • Report from DRC
  • Report from Community Chest
  • Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding request
  • Office/Bathroom plan development
  • Planning for trash at ferry dock
  • Work plan and implementation schedule development
  • Public and committee member comments on non-agenda items
  • Next meeting date/time

Agenda—Kim moved to accept agenda as read; Greg—second
Minutes—Paul asked that Karen change “Facility” to “Authority” (reference to Southeast Alaska Solid Waste Authority); minutes approved.

Report from DRC & Report from Community Chest 
Paul gave a budget report; nothing new at Chest.
Location of office building will be key to how it is built (modular or stick).

Planning for trash at ferry dock
Greg will resume work on trash plans, contact DOT and DNR. 
Discussion regarding trash:  Mike suggested that we come up with a short-term recommendation until we can determine trash needs (best locations for receptacles; numbers to be served; use patterns).  Receptacles would have to be bear- and dog-proof.  Should a contractor be hired to haul off garbage?  Paul said that he would like to increase DRC functionality; keep assistant busy by picking up trash at dock.  Paul said that the Council should fund this effort, whether a contractor or the DRC picks up the trash.  Karen noted that if the DRC handles dock/beach trash, we would need a vehicle.  This adds to the cost.  Kim added that if the DRC does the job, we are limited by the vehicle we get.  If we contract out, there would be broader opportunities for hauling and moving containers.  Karen suggested that we outline options and costs.  Kim suggested that the Marine Facilities Committee could figure this into their fees for the dock and boat harbor.

Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding request
We will know about funding  in May or June; governor vetoes or signs by June 30. Kim has located a composting toilet.  We made need to have back-up plans for renting a Bobcat, if ours breaks down.  Marty and Steve may rent. 

Work plan and implementation schedule development
Ideas were put forward about improving traffic flow at the DRC.  
We should pick up training again.
We should fix the fence by May 1 and plant trees in the fall (because of the need to water all summer if they are planted in the spring).
Paul would like to provide credit/debit service.
We will need groundwater testing in FY13.

Greg moves to accept work plan and implementation form; Kim, seconds.

Energy assessment:  we are still waiting for the results.  How will the 40K be divided up among City buildings?

Next meeting date/time
The next meeting will be February 28, 2011, 4 pm, City Hall.

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