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2021-08-11 Minutes Solid Waste Advisory Commission Meeting – Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Page 1 of 2 All Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Minutes VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83810917157 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 838 1091 7157 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _X__ Mark Nelson _X_ Megan Larsen _X_ Steve Cory ____ Taryn Richmond ____ Scott Walters _X__ Rand Spiwak ____ Shawn Keating _X_ Isabel Kau _X_ Tom Otte _X_ Rachele Klein, Republic Services Ex-Officio ____ Liz Strader, City Council Ex-Officio ADOPTION OF AGENDA Agenda approved OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS] 1. FY22 Republic Services Rate Discussion Rodney Remling, Finance Manager of Republic Services, presented the 2021 rate fee adjustment. He outlined the overall residential changes with an increase of $304,233 which equates to a 90% CPI increase of 3.91%. The out of contract request for a market labor adjustment was $134,037 for the residential side. The City is being asked to cover 39% of that cost, resulting in an $0.11 increase to monthly rates on a 95-gallon container. Commissioner Larsen asked why the Recycle fee is remaining the same. Rodney explained, even though the selling market is improving the costs to get the recyclables to market have increased. Republic is still recovering from losses over the last four years as well. City staff was asked to comment on the market increase to which they replied this is an issue across the nation and we deem it is fair. This market labor adjustment will become a part of the service fee next year. Solid Waste Advisory Commission Meeting – Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Page 2 of 2 All Materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian Residential rates were called out as this is the area of most interest to the public. Commissioner Spiwak wanted to note the current contract is 37 years old and he feels it needs to be updated. He feels the contract does not leave room for discussion and the discussion they are having does not serve purpose as all they do is approve. City Legal representative Bill Nary discussed the MOUs that have been created over time and how the free services the City gets have greatly benefitted the citizens. The changes are mutually discussed and agreed upon. City Council has discussed over the years whether to update the contract but there have been very little concerns over the years. As we look at the quality of service we receive plus the overall price we pay, the City is inline with other cities. The one time only added costs need to be memorialized in MOUs. Commissioner Otte brought forward the motion to send the fee proposal to Council for their consideration, recognizing the one-time market labor adjustment and another year extension on the recycle service charge, and to do so with a “do pass” recommendation. All members voted yes. Chair Cory requested a one-page outline of the rates of other cities. Republic representative Klein agreed to provide that. Chair Cory wanted to acknowledge the service provided by Commissioner Kau. She was thanked for her service. Bill Nary addressed how she is the only youth member to attend meetings during the summer. NEW BUSINESS – no new business NEXT MEETING - AUGUST 25, 2021 ADJOURNMENT – meeting adjourned at 4:00 pm.