Gary Hobbs

The Committee focused its review and editing process on several policies. Specifically, the Committee discussed revisions to Policy #3, which governs the implementation of the District Waste Management Ordinance, including clarifying terminology and updating penalty structures to improve compliance. Additionally, the Committee reviewed Policy #4 regarding the inclusion of new member municipalities, incorporating housekeeping changes and clarifying language. Finally, the Committee began a review of Policy #5 regarding non-member use of district facilities, which involved defining facility scope and removing references to obsolete programs.

The board meeting will address the review of the draft CY2025 audit report with external auditors and receive management reports covering personnel, health and safety, and legislative updates. Financial reports for April 2026 will be reviewed, alongside a policy committee report. New business includes the consideration of a draft policy for the Board of Supervisors regarding waste management ordinance implementation, extensions for hazardous waste disposal contracts with Tradebe and US Ecology, renewal of IT services with Tech Group, and an e-waste recycling contract renewal. The meeting also includes a discussion of agenda items for the upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting and the approval of monthly payments.

The committee continued its review and editing of Policy #3 concerning the District Waste Management Ordinance. Key discussions involved clarifying terminology, broadening the scope of the policy to include all customers, increasing interest rates on unpaid invoices, expanding requirements for mandated outreach, refining the response procedures for hazardous waste, and adjusting fees for non-separation of loads to enhance compliance.

The Board discussed various operational and financial reports, including updates on staff training, household battery collection, and hazardous waste management funding priorities. Financial reports were reviewed, detailing tonnage, transaction volumes, and recycling revenues. The Board also reviewed and recommended changes to the Executive Board and Purchasing Policies. Additional topics included updates on the New Haven regional transfer station and hazardous waste building permits, the nominating committee report, and the selection of proposed legal counsel and future meeting schedules. Finally, the Board addressed payment approvals and discussed recycling options for polystyrene and glass.

The meeting agenda includes reports from the manager regarding personnel, health, safety, and legislative updates. Financial reports for March, including single stream recycling data, will be reviewed. The Policy Committee will provide a report, and new business items involve an update on the New Haven Regional Residential Transfer Station and HHW building, as well as a hazardous waste disposal contract renewal. The agenda also includes planning for upcoming Board of Supervisors meetings and the review of paid invoices.