Public Works / Landfill Sub-Committee

July 7, 2010

** NOT APPROVED **

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Members Present: D. Fanton, A. McGraw, M. Healy, D. Roeske

Others Present: K. LaForge (Consultant) , M. Alger, L. Dorrett, D. Cady, F. Sinclair,

D. Burdick

Call to Order: 9:00 a.m. by Committee Chairman Dwight Fanton.

Mr. Roeske requested the Committee make a decision on the 2011 User Fees for the Solid Waste System to refer to the Public Works Committee. Committee members discussed the implementation on either the residential transfer system with an annual fee, or the disposal tickets/punch cards with a per-bag fee, or a dual system utilizing both (as is currently in place for 2010). Discussion included:

· One of the advantages of transitioning into a completely per-bag punch card system is there would be less cheating

· If the dual system remains in place next year, the cost of the residential tags will have to be increased dramatically

· Punch cards will more expensive for some families

· Punch cards will increase our recycling

· Once the Landfill is closed the County will lose the tipping fees and only have residential and recycling revenues

· If the County decides to implement only having the punch cards additional staff will be needed in the department. This includes three additional transfer station operators and an account clerk typist.

· With the current system it costs the taxpayers 50 cents per thousand

· There is an increase in lost tags this year with a fear that these are being given to family members or friends

· Look into having Town Clerks sell disposal tickets for residents- towns would receive a percentage of sales

· Implementing a credit card system to make payment easier on residents

After much discussion the committee unanimously voted to suggest to the Public Works Committee to continue with the current system with the following changes:

1. Increase the residential tag to $150/year with no proration

2. Increase Lost Tag fee to $100

The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 following a motion made by Mr. Healy and seconded by Mr. McGraw.

Respectfully submitted:

Lea Dorrett, Secretary to Superintendent