Solid Waste Advisory Board

AGENDA
Solid Waste Planners Meeting
Elm Street Conference Center
Roaring River Conference Room
Jan. 3, 2007
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.


I. Welcome and Introductions (suggested time - 5 minutes)

II. HHW Collection Show and Tell – This is an opportunity to share what you have learned from HHW Collections you have done, and to learn tricks of the trade from other regions. Planners are encouraged to bring pictures, charts and graphs to help explain their successes or problems. (suggested time – 45 minutes)

III. District Updates – This is an opportunity for planners to share information on upcoming or recent events in their districts including district grant process and performance audit lessons. ( suggested time – 10 minutes)

IV. DNR Updates – This time will be for MoDNR to update the planners on rulemaking progress, district grant application issues, or other items. (suggested time – 5 minutes)

V. Next Meeting – The last ten minutes will be reserved to schedule the topic and time for the February Planner’s Meeting, and any remaining time for item VI.

VI. Other Discussion Items – an opportunity to talk about areas of interest or concern.

VII. Adjourn

AGENDA
Solid Waste Advisory Board
Bennett Spring Room
1738 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, MO
Wednesday January 3, 2007
1:00 p.m.

1. District Roll Call - Tim Smith

2. Approval of January Agenda -Tim Smith

3. Approval of November Meeting Summary - Tim Smith

4. Planners Report - Tammy Snodgrass

5. Region E Presentation - Lisa Danbury

6. Waste Corporation of MO Presentation - Chris Landoll

7. District Grant Rule - Tim Smith

8. Director’s Report - Jim Hull

9. New Business

10. Old Business

11. Other Business

12. Upcoming Board Meetings/Presentations

February 7, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center - Region M andFred Weber
March 7, 2007 – LaCharette Conf. Room - Region O and Rachel
April 4, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center - Regions T and N
May 2, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center - Regions Q and F
June 6, 2007 Elm Street Conference Center - Region R
June 26, 2007 (tentative) MWCC
August 1, 2007 Elm Street Conference Center - Regions C and G
September 5, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center - Region P and L
October 3, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center - Regions A and H
November 7, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center - Region J and Computer Recycling Center

13. Adjourn

SUMMARY
Solid Waste Advisory Board Meeting
Bennetts Spring Room
1738 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, MO
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
1:00 p.m.

SWAB Members/Designated Alternates
Brenda Kennedy, Region D
Harland Mieser, Region F
Drex Rothweiler, Region G
Charles Lansford, Region H
Lance Hutton, Region J
Scott Murrell, Region K
Mike Duvall, Region L
Ron Clow, Region M
Harry Rogers, Region M
Larry VanGilder, Region N
Joyce Stroud, Region N
Tim Smith, Region O
Gary Collins, Region P
Lynda Roehl, Region P
Eric Boggs, Region Q
Tim Morgan, Region R
Robert O’Keefe, Region T
Chris Landoll, Waste Corporation
Ken Reiss, Computer Recycling Center
Derrick Standley
Rachel R. Burkemper

SWAB Members Absent
Debbie Roach, Region A
Zebadiah Steeby, Region A
Nelson Heil, Region B
Janna Cline, Region C
Stanley Salva, Region E
Lisa Danbury, Region E
Jerry Goff, Region I
Jeanie Moore Herbst, Region S

DNR Staff
Kristin Allan, EIERA
Kay Craig, SWMP
Katy D’Agostino, SWMP
Matt Easley, SWMP
Dennis Hansen, SWMP
Jim Hull, SWMP
Jim Lubbers, FSD
Glenda Marshall-Griffin, SWMP
Kim Tschirgi, SWMP
Bruce Tylke, SWMP

Others
Dave Berger, St. Louis Jefferson SWMD
Rob Didriksen, O/A
Angie Gehlert, MORA
Ann Hamilton, District B
Robert Hamilton, Region O
Matt Harline, Region H
Craig Jones, HSTCC
Phyllis Mieser, Prairie Rose RC and D
Tye Parsons, Dist. A
Tom Rackers, Genesis
Randy Railsback, District B
Tim Roehl, Region P
Drew Schauffler, Hendren Andrae
Tamara Snodgrass, MRPC

 

District Roll Call
Chairman Tim Smith called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Roll was called, there was a quorum.

Approval of January Agenda
A motion to approve the January Agenda was made by Mr. Drex Rothweiler and seconded by Mr. Larry VanGilder. The motion carried.

Approval of November Meeting Summary
A motion to approve the November Summary was made by Mr. Lance Hutton and seconded by
Mr. Bob O’Keefe. The motion carried.

Planners Report

Mr. Matt Harline reported issues discussed at the Planners meeting. About 15 people attended. They discussed different ways districts are conducting household hazardous waste collections. Some hold one-day collection events, with a contractor doing set-up and staffing the collection. Some do these with a combination of contractor and volunteer staffing. Satellite collections have been created in some districts, placing smaller collection trailers in permanent locations.

Districts also provided updates on their current activities, including the status of their district grants.

Jessica Adams, with the University of Missouri Extension, Office of Solid Waste, gave an update on the fluorescent bulb collection program initiated by a state project grant. This program was coordinated by Marie Steinwachs, also with University Extension, and involves sheltered workshops across the state. Jessica encouraged district participation, asking them to promote this service to businesses and institutions in their areas.

Directors Report
• Mr. Hull reported on the status of the District Audits. Region M issues had been resolved previously. Mr. Hull and Mr. Muck attended District T’s board meeting Dec. 21, 2006. District T’s audit issues have been resolved. The department reached an audit resolution agreement with District L in Sept., but letters were received from an attorney representing the district that appealed a portion of the agreement. District L’s board is scheduled to meet later in January and a vote was expected on the agreement at that meeting.

• The proposed District Grant Rule revisions will be filed Jan. 5. It will be published in the Missouri Register Feb. 15. A public hearing is scheduled for April 3, 1:00-4:00 in the Bennett Springs Conference Room. The public comment period will end May 3.

• Chairman Smith reminded the board that comments and proposed changes can be submitted by anyone during the public comment period, but changes if needed, wouldn’t be made to the rule until after the close of the comment period. After the close of the comment period, only the Department can consider the changes. Chairman Smith will submit comments on behalf of SWAB during the comment period.

• There is one citizen vacancy on the board. A recommendation has been submitted to the department Director for filling the position.

• Missouri applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 for approval to issue bioreactor landfill permits. EPA Region 7 has published the approval in the Federal Register, which is effective Jan. 16, 2007.

• The proposed Scrap Tire Rule revisions were submitted Jan. 2, 2007 for publication in the Missouri Register Feb.1. A public hearing is scheduled for March 6 1:00-4:00 in the Roaring River room. Public comment period ends April 4.

• A performance audit of Region P has been completed. The field work for the performance audit of Q is complete. Region L and Region G began in December.

• Two bills have been introduced that pertain to solid waste. One filed by Belinda Harris, HB185, promotes the process of Plasma Arc technology.

• SB220 filed by Senator McKenna establishes a foundation for a grant program for recycling construction and demolition waste.

• Approximately $150,000-$200,000 remains in the Statewide Project Grant fund. There is no language in SB225 instructing what to do with the remaining funds. Mr. Hull asked for suggestions from the board on how to use this balance. Some suggestions were conducting a 2nd Phase of the Waste Characterization study and purchasing a mobile glass crusher that could be checked out to districts. Additional suggestions can be presented during the Feb. meeting.

• A letter containing guidance on the proper disposal of demolition waste has been sent to schools, colleges and universities, cities and counties.

• The tire dump roundup has resulted thus far in approx. 33 sites for a total of 75,000 tires being reported. Cleanups will be at no charge for 500 – 10,000 tires. The property owner must sign access an agreement in order for them to be cleaned up.

• A grant call has been announced for scrap tires used for playgrounds, running tracks, etc. Approximately $145,000 is available for a maximum award of $10,000 for pour in place and $5,000 for loose fill. Grant applications are due by Feb. 5.

• Approval for the statewide beneficial use of tire chips in septic drainage fields is expected to be completed in about 30 days.

• A press release on End of Life Vehicle Solutions (ELVS) will be out shortly. This program promotes the removal of mercury switches in automobiles being dismantled or crushed. This is a voluntary program.

Waste Corporation of MO Presentation
Mr. Chris Landoll presented information to the board on Waste Corporation of Missouri. A handout was provided showing the locations of Waste Corporation landfills and transfer stations in Missouri.

New Business
None

Old Business
None

Other Business
Ms. Angie Gehlert reminded everyone that MORA is sponsoring Recycling Awareness Day at the Capital on Jan. 25 and she encouraged everyone to attend. Ms. Gehlert also reminded the board that the deadline for submission of success stories for MORIC was Feb. 2.

Upcoming Board Meetings
February 7, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center, Region M (Fred Weber moved to June)
March 7, 2007 – LaCharette Conf. Room, Region O and Rachel Burkemper, Board Member
April 4, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center, Regions T and N
May 2, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center, Regions Q and F
June 6, 2007 Elm Street Conference Center, Region R and Fred Weber
June 26, 2007 (tentative) - Held at Missouri Waste Control Coalition (MWCC) Conference
August 1, 2007 Elm Street Conference Center, Regions C and G
September 5, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center, Regions P and L
October 3, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center, Regions A and H
November 7, 2007 - Elm Street Conference Center, Region J and Computer Recycling Center

ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Tim Smith adjourned the meeting at 1:55.