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South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency
Minutes of the Meeting
August 10, 2005
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Roger Schletzbaum (Marion Co.) called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Mike Beary (Monroe Co), Tom Law (Poweshiek Co), Tim Vick arrived at 9:10a.m.
Also in attendance: Kathy Vander Meiden, Midwest Sanitation; Doug Luzbetak, Fox Engineering; and staff Milo McCombs, Jeff DeWitte, Rachel Elgin, Leslie Sedlock, and Sara Bixby.
APPROVE OR AMEND AGENDA
Moved by Law, seconded by Beary to approve the August agenda and include Habitat for Humanity reimbursement with the financial report and bills. Motion carried. Yea's-3 Nay's-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
APPROVE MINUTES
Moved by Beary, seconded by Law to approve the minutes of July 2005. Motion carried. Yea's-3 Nay's-0
APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND BILLS
Moved by Law, seconded by Beary to approve the financial report and bills. Motion carried. Yea's-3 Nay's-0
Moved by Law, seconded by Beary to approve reimbursement ($97.15) to Habitat for Humanity to assist in dump fees. Motion carried. Yea's-4 Nay's-0
JOB DESCRIPTION & FLSA STATUS
Jack Lipovac, HR-OneSource recommended to staff that Sedlock's position as Business Manager and Elgin, Program Specialist be considered non-exempt and paid on an hourly wage basis under the new FLSA requirements. Lipovac indicates he reviewed both job descriptions with the Regional Director of the Department of Labor, who concurred with this recommendation.
Moved by Vick, seconded by Law to approve the Business Manager Job description and compensation status. Motion carried. Yea's-4 Nay's-0
Moved by Vick, seconded by Beary to accept Program Specialist job description and payment status. Motion carried. Yea's-4 Nay's-0
ENGINEER/CONSULTANT SELECTION
The Selection Committee recommends awarding a five year contract for engineering and consulting services to Foth & Van Dyke. The award should be subject to both parties reaching an agreement on any service agreement issues raised in the Foth & Van Dyke proposal.
Moved by Law, seconded by Vick to accept the selection committee's recommendations. Motion carried. Yea's-4 Nay's-0
LEACHATE HAULING UPDATE
Staff is waiting to receive a quote from SemoTank/Baker Equipment in Perryville, MO on a tanker and will take a second look at the trailer in Chariton.
LANDFILL FOREMAN REPORT-MILO MCCOMBS
McCombs reported the sediment basin has been drained to put culverts in and start seeding. Staff has been moving around between jobs to cover vacation and sick leave. Staff is preparing the road leading into N1-N4 for winter.
TRANSFER STATION-JEFF DEWITTE
Dewitte reported it has been normal operations at the Transfer Station over the last month. July 23 the Transfer Station held an open house. Maintenance has been completed on equipment and the sterling had new tires put on. The appliances (white goods) will be picked up next week.
EPS REPORT-RACHEL ELGIN
Elgin reported that the open house at the Transfer Station was a success. Elgin has been preparing for school group visits. Letters will go out soon to schools so they may participate in creating the Agency calendar. Elgin spoke at the Chariton Rotary last Friday.
BUSINESS MANAGER-LESLIE SEDLOCK
Sedlock reported it has been business as usual this month. The Agency audit will begin September 14. Sedlock and Bixby met with Wells Fargo this month and have gotten things straightened out with interest on the Agency checking account.
DIRECTORS REPORT-SARA BIXBY
Bixby reported on regulatory issues and items covered in her written report. Bixby brought to the attention of board members that the Transfers Station's Financial Assurance account had $6,425 transferred into the dedicated fund. All Agency facilities are closed September 5th in observance of Labor Day. There will be a special opening August 14th due to the Nationals trash. Bixby is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. conference call today to discuss the Rathbun draft contract.
The board presented a plaque to Vick in recognition of his last meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Vick, seconded by Law to adjourn the August 2005 board meeting at 9:40 a.m. Motion carried. Yea's-4 Nay's-0
