Jaren Scott

The meeting covered a financial report noting revenues are above anticipated amounts despite higher labor costs due to increased landfill traffic. Legal updates included the signing of the STILA lease for the Bayview Landfill and sending documentation to Utah County for a name change request on the Conditional Use Permit to reflect NUERA. The board was advised to prepare legislative action for E-Waste recycling funding in 2019 in case industry support diminishes. A presentation on the Front Gate Project indicated the single bid was over budget and will be re-bid next fiscal year. An Excavator Analysis showed a larger model outperformed the current one by 72%, leading to a recommendation to purchase the larger model for excavation and reassign the current one to greenwaste. Operational updates included a successful initial operator swap with Wasatch Integrated. The Executive Director presented the FY 2018-2019 budget, highlighting proposed fee increases for solid waste disposal, greenwaste disposal, and the introduction of a per-piece charge for mattresses. A proposed 5% personnel budget increase includes funding for a new Heavy Equipment Operator, increased temp labor, and performance-based merit increases. The timeline for public hearings on fee increases and the budget was set for June 6th. Discussions also covered a presentation made to the West Jordan City Council regarding fee increases and recycling markets.

This strategic plan outlines Trans-Jordan Cities' long-term strategy for solid waste disposal, focusing on transitioning from the current landfill to a system utilizing two new waste transfer stations. Key initiatives include securing landfill space at Bayview Landfill for over 50 years and constructing a first transfer station in Sandy City, operational by October 1, 2025, followed by a second in South Jordan. The plan aims to ensure continuous, environmentally responsible waste disposal services for member cities well into the future.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. An audit report for FY 2021-2022 was presented, highlighting internal controls, rule compliance, and state compliance requirements, with a minor finding regarding the formal presentation of the Fraud Risk Assessment. The closure of the green-waste program was discussed, leading to the approval of Resolution #22-11 for its closure. The Treasurer's Report included a review of the Fraud Risk Assessment and the August financial reports, noting strong performance. The Executive Director provided updates on the transfer station, EDL contract negotiations, a new logo adoption, Customer Appreciation Day, and projects at Bayview/NUERA.

The meeting included discussions on financial highlights, noting a decrease in total trash landfilled and incoming loads compared to the previous fiscal year. The board reviewed the year-end budget versus actual figures, highlighting revenues and various expenses. Legal updates included the audit letter and progress on E-Waste Legislation. The board considered and approved the sale of surplus items. Updates were provided on the Transfer Station project, E-Waste Recycling, Autoscale implementation, and the Bayview/NUERA project. Opportunities for board members to attend waste conferences were discussed, along with a planned fee increase at the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility. The board was shown photos of new equipment and received an update on the Daybreak Soil Exchange Project.

The meeting included discussion and approval of the tentative budget for FY 2025-2026, with proposed rates for the Landfill and Transfer Station remaining the same. There was a discussion regarding proposed COLA and Merit increases, with a final decision to be made at the June meeting. An update was given on the Transfer Station, with the substantial completion date moved to July 17, 2025. The board also discussed Herriman City's proposed membership and recent wind damage to the wind fence netting and a tear to the new liner. Final approval from the DEQ to start using Cell 6c has been received, and the Transfer Station permit has been resubmitted to DEQ.