2017 02-22Solid Waste Advisory Commission Meeting – February 22, 2017
A CITY OF MERIDIAN
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
February 22, 2017
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order:
Called to order at 4:02 p.m.
The agenda was not posted as required. Motion to amend agenda to include items 1-9 as
presented before the commissioners.
Motion by Andrea; Seconded by Scott all ayes, motion carries
2. Roll-call Attendance:
A. Voting Members
X Cheryl Caldwell X Megan Larsen
X Mark Nelson X Andrea Pogue
X Steve Cory X J. Scott Walters
X Karie Glenn X Victoriah Madrigal, youth member
X Dave Neil
B. Ex Officio Members
X Genesis Milam O Rachele Klein (Republic Services)
3. Approval of the Agenda: Approve as amended
Motion by Andrea and second by Mark Nelson to approve Agenda as published – all ayes –
motion carried
4. Approval of Minutes: January 25, 2017
Motion by Victoria Madrigal and second by Mark Nelson – all ayes motion carries
Break for Commission Photo
5. Presentation:
Solid Waste Advisory Commission Meeting – February 22, 2017
A. Trash or Treasure Pilot Program
Brett using a slide show; provided information on the Trash to Treasure Pilot Program. The
original idea for this program came from a family trip to Canada, where Brett and his family
participated in the 10th annual event there. This pilot program for Meridian will be promoted in
3 subdivisions (Burney Glen, Copper Basin and Havasu Creek). HOA’s have been contacted, are
excited to participate as well as provide feedback for future events. Set out day will be April
29th and 30th; anything on the curb is free for the taking by passersby.
Anything remaining on the curb May 1st (normal trash day) will be collected by Republic
Services. Republic service has offered to cover the cost of flyers, news releases, entrance
flags/signs etc.
Motion to approve the Trash to Treasure Pilot Program as presented and move forward to City
Council a recommendation that City of Meridian’s SWAC be allowed to proceed with this
event.
Motion by Megan Larsen Seconded by Karie Glenn
B. SWAC Annual Report
Steve ran through his presentation regarding the 2016 SWAC Annual report. Commissioners
provided feedback on various slides and topics.
6. Old Business
A. Republic Services’ Christmas Tree Pick-up Report
Not a good year, they are still finding some buried under the snow
B. CRFP Bench Project- Update
A meeting with MAC, Parks and an Artist as held. Parks has suggested the new park in
South Meridian. The artist is drawing up some designs for 6-7 benches. More info to come.
7. New Business
A. "Snowmaggedon" and Trash Collection -Update
B. Cul-de-sac's and Trash Collection -Report
A&B reported on together
Rachelle reports that 16 extra employees were brought in to assist during the snow events. Pulling
carts to trucks, digging out dumpsters, etc. With this increased snow fall for the year, new protocols
have been established for future such events. Items such as: Public Information Team (Mayors office,
Legal, Billing) Ally Customers will need to get carts to main street access and Central District Health to
be Notified, Maintain direct contact with ACHD and HOA's
Overall = 40 tow outs, several injuries and several drivers over their DOT hours.
Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Dean for participating in this program. Any signage for the expo event
should be sent to Andrea for use and placement.
8. Next Meeting: March 22, 2017
a. Council Status on Reports (Annual Report and Pilot Program)
b. Status/Feedback on 4:00 am start
9. Adjournment 5:21pm
(AUDIO RECORDING OF THESE PROCEEDINGS ON FILE)
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