Public Works Committee

Larry Bargy

Joseph Allen, Chairman

Eugene Dawson

Minutes

August 6, 2003

Members present:

Joe Allen and Gene Dawson

Members absent:

Larry Bargy

Others present:

Pete Garwood

1.        Meeting called to order at 10:32 a.m.

2.        Solid Waste Coordinator

Teresa Salveta, Solid Waste Coordinator and Julie Mathieson, member of the Solid Waste and Recycling Council presented changes recommended by the Solid Waste and Recycling Council (SWRC) to the scope of work for the Solid Waste Coordinator job.  The change in the scope of work would require an amendment to the contract between the Antrim Conservation District (ACD) and the County.  Ms. Salveta also presented additional changes to the contract requested by Janet Person, Director of the ACD.

Motion by Gene Dawson, supported by Joe Allen, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the recommended changes to the contract between the County and the Antrim Conservation District (including the Scope of Work) for the Solid Waste Coordinator upon favorable review by legal counsel (attached).  Motion carried – unanimous.

3.        Household Hazardous Waste Allocation

At their regular meeting, on July 28, the SWRC recommended the County Board of Commissioners allocate $10,000 from the Resource Recovery Fund to the Resource Recovery budget in the General Fund, for the purpose of paying for a household hazardous waste day in Antrim County.

Motion by Gene Dawson,  supported by Joe Allen, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve an allocation of $10,000 to the Resource Recovery Budget in the General Fund, for the purpose of holding a countywide household hazardous waste day this year (2003).  The dollars are to come from the Resource Recovery Fund.  Motion carried – unanimous.

4.        Soil Erosion and Stormwater Control Ordinance

Mr. Garwood explained that legal counsel is working on the penalties and fines section of the ordinance as well as who is exempt from getting a permit.

Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.