Solid Waste & Recycling Committee Meeting

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Meeting ID: 881 9742 1195

1. Roll call and determination of quorum (1 min.). (add member names present)
2. Review of minutes from April 12, 2023 (attached) Discussion and Approval. (2 mins.)
3. Oral and written communications.  (20 min.)
   1. Readfield Transfer Station Manager report: Karen and Eric
      1. General operations
      2. Recent changes
      3. Quarterly financial review: April – June 2023 and Fiscal Year 2023
   2. Other, if any.
4. Members of the public may address the SWRC on issues pertinent to the agenda. (5 min.)
5. Unfinished business.   (40 min.)
   1. Equipment replacement timeline to be distributed.
   2. Accommodations for senior citizens discussion.  Transfer Station Manager has ideas to allow for serving citizens in an ‘accessible’ area.
   3. Report out on Food Composting event.
   4. Report out on HHW Collection event.
6. New business.   (15 min.)
   1. Vehicle Stickers. Need to order new stickers. Review sticker use.  The Solid Waste Ordinance says to ‘display’ the sticker; discuss changing to ‘affix sticker to windshield.’
      1. B. Use of the Readfield Recycling and Transfer Station
         1. The Readfield Recycling and Transfer Station is operated for the benefit of Readfield residents (year-round and seasonal). All individuals with residential status shall have a valid “Transfer Station Permit”, which must be displayed to gain access to the Readfield Recycling and Transfer Station to deposit acceptable waste generated within Readfield.
   2. Brush fees.  Brush disposal conditions have changed in recent times.  We used to have the brush ground into chips which were then purchased from us, then it changed to only taking the chips, and now we are being charged for the chips.  It is a fairly significant cost and we need to discuss if this should remain a service provided for through general tax assessments or if it should be categorized as a fee paid service, similar to construction debris, appliances with freon, tires, etc., and what fee structure would be appropriate. 
7. Set next agenda. (2 min.)
   1. Reminder we meet on the second Wednesday now in January, April, July & October.
      1. Wednesday October 11, 2023 at Fayette (Is there a meeting space available?)
         1. Other
      2. Wednesday January 10, 2024 at Readfield Town Office
         1. Other
8. Adjournment.

Attachments:  Minutes from April 12, 2023 including addendum