HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/1991 - Regular Minutes - BVSWMAMINUTES
BRAZOS VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
AUGUST 27, 1991, 1:15 P.M.
COLLEGE STATION COUNCIL CHAMBERS
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryan Mayor, Marvin Tate; College
Station City Manager Ron Ragland,
College Station Assistant City Manager,
<h� Tom Brymer; Bryan City Manager, Ernie
Clark.
OTHERS PRESENT: Joe LaBeau, Jim Ridgway, Glenn
Schroeder, Mark Smith, Jim Smith,
Charles Cryan, City of College Station
Staff Members). Roger Drews (City of
Bryan Staff Member).
AGENDA ITEM #1 - CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Brazos Valley
Administrative Board of Trustees
by Chairman Tate.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - APPROVE MINUTES
Solid Waste Management Agency's
was called to order at 1:20 p.m.
The minutes of the August 14, 1991 Special Board Meeting were
reviewed and unanimously approved as written.
AGENDA ITEM # 3 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 1991 - 1992 BVSWMA BUDGET
M. Smith provided an overview of the proposed Budget, with a
revised summary. The changes included the addition of $50,000.00
for Bryan's transportation fees, though the revenue amounts were
not changed.
Decision packages included a four wheel drive replacement service
truck, increased overtime salaries due to extended hours of
operation, and minor tools.
Other line items noted were Special Services (increased from $15,
400 to $32,200 because of EPA stormwater permitting requirements
and groundwater testing), and routine Survey and Engineering
services ($8,200).
Ragland suggested the Board ask questions, if necessary, instead
of receiving a full report.
Clark asked how the 9.65% revenue increase was projected.
Ridgway said the figure was based on an average of 440-450 tons
per day at $15.00 per ton tipping fee.
Schroeder explained the two correction pages which addressed the
Agency's unreserved retained earnings.
A motion was made by Clark to approve the proposed FY 1991-1992
BVSWMA Budget.
Ragland seconded the motion, which passed unopposed.
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AGENDA ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO
EXECUTE A PROMISSORY NOTE TO THE CITY OF BRYAN
IN THE AMOUNT OF $683,000
Clark made a motion to approve the execution of the promissory
note.
Ragland seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO
EXECUTE A PROMISSORY NOTE TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,800
Ragland made a motion to approve the item.
Clark seconded the motion.
Motion was unanimously approved.
AGENDA ITEM #6 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
RESTRICTION OF FUNDS FOR LANDFILL CLOSING COSTS
Clark stated that he and Bob Andron, the Bryan City Attorney, had
drafted and discussed the item.
Clark suggested that the Agency enact an agreement that would
restrict money over the next ten years until landfill closure.
Then the Agency would have up to two million dollars in reserves
to be used for closure costs.
Ragland suggested that the funds be figured on a ton per rate
calculation.
Clark said he would be more comfortable with one dollar per ton.
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Ragland asked if a rule of thumb exists in the industry that is
based on landfill closure funds.
Ridgway said yes, however it is done on a per acre basis.
Clark, stating that he wanted the arrangement to be as fail-safe
as possible, made a motion to approve the agreement.
Ragland seconded the motion
Motion carried unopposed.
�^ AGENDA ITEM #6 - BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Ragland expressed his appreciation to the Board Members who
attended the last Council Meeting.
AGENDA ITEM #7 - OPERATOR COMMENTS
Ridgway reported that liner construction was completed until next
spring, as the landfill has a one year reserve capacity.
In addition, Ridgway said bids had been taken on tub grinders,
which ran $150-$190,000 below the anticipated cost.
AGENDA ITEM #8 - ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to discuss, Ragland made a motion to
adjourn the meeting.
Clark seconded the motion.
Motion was unanimously approved, and the meeting was adjourned by
Tate at 1:50 p.m.
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