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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/1994 - Regular Minutes - BVSWMAMINUTES BRAZOS VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY MARCH 22, 1994 -1:30 P.M. COLLEGE STATION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. 2. Approval of minutes from January 18, 1994 meeting. Tom Brymer asked that a correction be made to #5 of the minutes. The last sentence in #5 should be corrected to say that the new (BVSWMA) signs would be up at the Landfill by next week. Ed Ilschner made a motion for approval. Ron Ragland seconded. The Board unanimously approved the minutes. 3. Consideration of a proposed 20' easement on the spoils management tract. Mark Smith discussed that Harvey SWD requested a saltwater pipeline be placed on BVSWMA property on the spoils management tract. This pipeline would be 3500 feet long and 20 feet wide. The cost would be at $30 per rod (16.5) linear ft.) for a total $6,363.64. The easement would expire in 2008, unless the pipeline is abandoned before then. Mark Smith discussed the easement with representatives at TNRCC. TNRCC advised that the pipeline should not be a problem. Mark Smith said that quarterly tests could be done to monitor the pipeline contents. The Board discussed the proposal and directed Mark Smith to draft a document which includes a termination clause for the agreement, require Harvey SWD to clean up any spills and perform any remediation that may be necessary in case of a spill or rupture and require that Harvey SWD empty, clean and properly cap the pipeline when it is abandoned. Ed Ilschner made a motion for approval. Ron Ragland seconded. The BVSWMA Board unanimously approved the agreement. 4. Presentation of financial statements and audit report for year ended September 30, 1993. Glenn Schroeder presented the auditors' report and stated that the auditors gave BVSWMA a clean report. Mike Conduff asked about the post closure funds. Mike Conduff asked if BVSWMA was using the post closure money from the operating fund account or if that money was restricted. The Board asked Charles Cryan and Glenn Schroeder to see about the possibility of opening a restricted account for post closure money. Tom Brymer mentioned that the Board had previously taken action on this matter and asked Charles Cryan and Glenn Schroeder if they could check on information obtained from that earlier action. Ron Ragland made the motion for approval of the financial report. Tom Brymer seconded. The Board unanimously approved. 5. Presentation of a waste screening program and preview of educational materials with an emphasis on the BVSWMA Policy Manual. Christy Kalahar made a presentation to the BVSWMA Board on a proposed waste screening program. Christy Kalahar told the Board screening is being conducted at the landfill on a random basis once a month. Christy told stated that she has a 3 -tiered approach to education of the public about waste screening; 1) signage at the site, 2) pamphlets, and 3) the BVSWMA Customer's Guide. Ed Ilschner asked if generators as well as haulers would be trained. Mayor Ringer also stated that he wants to get information out to residents also via PSA's and other media. Ed Ilschner also asked Christy Kalahar if customers are encouraged to use the composting facility in Bryan. 6. Board member comments. None. 7. Operator comments. Tony Schleisman stated that the TNRCC had inspected the Landfill on March 15, 1994 and that it was in full compliance. 8. Closed session to discuss Executive Director. 9. Action on closed session. Tom Brymer made a motion to employ Bill Angelo as Executive Director of BVSWMA pursuant to the terms of employment addressed in the letter to Mr. Angelo dated March 2, 1994. The terms would be a $60,000 salary with an evalutation by the Board after 6 months and then an increase to $62,500. The letter states that BVSWMA would pay for moving costs for Mr. Angelo and also for a car allowance of $300.00 per month. Mr. Angelo would begin employ- ment on April 11, 1994. Ed Ilschner seconded. The motion was unanimously approved. 10. Adjournment. The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.