Jennifer Wheeler

The meeting included the election of board officers for FY21, with Brian Woodward as Chair, Grace Boone as Vice Chair, and Thomas Swartzwelder as Secretary/Treasurer. The board approved the renewal of Commercial Risk Consultants for FY21 and a proposal from VRSA for property and casualty insurance. Project reports included updates on the Compost Facility BMP retrofit project, increased maintenance costs, a requested increase from TFC Recycling for curbside recycling, and the progress of the vehicle maintenance facility. The regional recycling rate report for CY2019 was reviewed, and COVID-19 reimbursements were discussed. Salary adjustments were put on hold, and the observance of June 19th as a holiday was noted.

The meeting addressed landfill monitoring and post-closure care, including James City County's request for voluntary revocation of its solid waste facility permit. Project reports covered the compost facility's equipment issues and increased material quantities, the transfer system's waste quantities and storm water permit, household chemical collection's high participation numbers, and curbside recycling's decreased weights. The committee approved vehicle and equipment replacements for the transfer system and compost facility, as well as a vehicle replacement for administration. Additionally, the board accepted the proposal from the Local Choice for Key Advantage health insurance plans and discussed the Solid Waste Management Plan and the search for a Director of Operations.

The board meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. Elections were postponed until the August 2022 meeting. The board approved proposals for legal services from Geddy, Harris, Frank & Hickman and for risk management consulting services from Commercial Risk Consultants, Inc. Project reports covered the compost facility, transfer system, household chemical collection, and curbside recycling, with updates on rates, operations, and material management. The board authorized the use of funds for a truck refurbishing project and approved changes to the employee structure, including the addition of a Deputy Director position and a title change for the Solid Waste Operations Assistant to Project Analyst. Additionally, a committee was formed to conduct the Executive Director's annual review.

The meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. These included FY21 property and casualty insurance, project reports on the compost facility and transfer system, household chemical collection, curbside recycling, and an update on the Solid Waste Management Plan. The board also discussed and approved the FY22 budget, covering various aspects such as administration, compost facility, curbside recycling, drop off programs, household chemical collection, landfill monitoring, and the Middle Peninsula Solid Waste System.

The meeting included a presentation on VPPSA services, a report on the FY21 financial statements with discussion of material weaknesses and future accounting changes, and project reports on the Compost Facility, Transfer System, Household Chemical Collection, and Curbside Recycling. Upcoming agreements and their expiration dates were reviewed, and planning for the FY23 budget was discussed. The Executive Director reported on grants awarded by the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA). A closed session was held to discuss a personnel matter, followed by a performance review of the Executive Director.