Landfill Standing Commitee Minutes - 4/7/2015
Unapproved
Advanced Disposal Emerald Park Landfill Standing Committee
MINUTES
April 7, 2015
Chairman Slocomb called the meeting to order at 5:05 PM.
PRESENT: Mr. Michael Cowling, Mr. Don Mateicka, Sr., Mr. Roland Kieffer, Mr.
Patrick Murray, Mr. Mark Slocomb and Mr. Harvey Schweitzer.
Mr. David Geier representing Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.
NOT PRESENT: Mr. Greg Burmeister, Ms. Rebecca Mattano, Ald. Madden
GUESTS: Mr. Jo Spear, Jr. of JSA.
It was noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Murray moved to approve the minutes of the February 2 and 23 meetings. Mr.
Don Mateicka, Sr. seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
OPEN FORUM:
No one present to address the committee.
COMPLIANCE OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Jo Spear, Jr. stated they are finishing up March and going into April. They expect to
see an influx of annual reports to the DNR starting in April. As far as the audits
report,they will be forthcoming. With the snow melted, the landfill staff has been
cleaning up the litter.
STATUS OF PROJECTS/BUSINESS:
Clay Extraction
Mr. Geier advised no more clay being taken out except for their on-site needs. They
expect to have some projects coming up but did not know when or what quantity.
Household Hazardous Waste
Chairman Slocomb stated nothing right now. The committee will be waiting to see how
the costs come out with the recently approved agreement.
MMSD Project
Mr. Geier reported that everything seems fine. Recently they had a valve out and had
to wait on the part as it was a special order. Committee discussed how waiting on parts
could delay a project. Would it be possible to keep some parts on hand which would
work for some, but not everything; possibly keep spare parts for the critical components.
Plan Modification Issues
Mr. Geier was not aware of any plan modification issues. Mr. Jo Spear, Jr. brought up
the issue of the horizontal lines and the new method of using preforated pipe for the
wells whereby as they raise the pipe, the stone falls into the void created and they can
continue to backfill in the area. This eliminates the need of rebuilding the well.
Property Protection/Sociological Program
Mr. Geier stated that everything has been paid. They purchased one property on 8 Mile
Road about two weeks ago. It was for sale by owner for a long time. The house is pretty
nice. He further shared that they are no longer renting out properties. They are actually
selling some properties that they bought. Some discussion on how they appraise these
properties under this program was shared for the benefit of the newer committee
members/
Well Testing
Mr. Geier shared that the letters had gone out on the 17th as the testing was completed
in December. The only thing he saw was the iron which is a naturally occurring item.
Most of the others were normal.
Electronic Recycling
Mr. Geier said the electronic recycling is going well. The vendor is prompt in
responding to a call for pick up. They are seeing old televisions and some recent flat
top screens being recycled.
Residential Drop-off Site
Mr. Geier shared that the drop-off is also going well. There have been no real issues.
Chairman Slocomb inquired if there would be anything different for yard waste. Mr.
Geier said they have an overflow area and if someone comes in with a lot, they can take
it to the fill area. Chairman Slocomb refreshed the committee on the conversation with
Mike Hackney for the handling of large loads that come in and putting it into a dumpster.
They need to consider what would be efficient for the citizens and the landfill staff in
addressing the large load issue. Mr. Geier stated they would be looking at some
options.
NEW BUSINESS
Committee Recording Secretary
Chairman Slocomb sought input from the committee relative to the recording secretary
not being able to make a meeting. Committee members had no objection with Chairman
Slocomb contacting their former recording secretary to do the meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS/OTHER BUSINESS
Committee Funds
Committee members received several documents on the status of the Emerald Park
and Future Parkland funds. The city has now combined the two funds. Aside from
combining the two funds, the Emerald Park fund showed expenditures for committee
attendance, secretarial and office supply charges and the 2015 $10,000 revenue from
the landfill. The account now reflects a current balance of $62,686.25
ADJOURNMENT:
At 5:41 p.m., Mr. Kieffer moved for adjournment and Mr. Don Mateicka, Sr. seconded.
Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary