Joe Lombardi

The board meeting agenda included the appointment of a new designee from the City of Columbus and the recognition of an award from the Ohio Auditor of State. Presentations were conducted regarding the Powering Grove City Forward initiative, a landfill enterprise risk review, and the SWACO Pass-Through Grant Program. Several resolutions were discussed, including a contract for gas collection and control system construction, a contract modification for staffing services, and a fuel purchase agreement. The meeting also featured an executive director's report on current activities and a public comment session.

The meeting included a presentation from the Area President of Rumpke Waste and Recycling. The Board authorized the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Koorsen Fire and Security for fire control system parts and services, with a spending limit of $350,000. Additionally, the Executive Director provided a report on current organizational activities, followed by a scheduled facility tour of the Rumpke Recycling and Resource Center.

The board discussed and voted on 2025 officers and the upcoming meeting schedule. Key resolutions addressed included adopting the 2025 operating budget, capital equipment, and capital outlays plans for the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio. Additionally, the board authorized contracts for property insurance, excess liability insurance with USI Insurance Services, LLC, and fire monitoring, detection, and suppression equipment with Fire Rover, LLC, including waivers for procurement requirements. An amended resolution concerning a contract modification with DesignGroup was also addressed, and an Executive Director's report was provided.

This plan updates the solid waste management strategy for Central Ohio, covering the period from 2024 through 2038. It outlines SWACO's role in achieving a more sustainable future by reducing reliance on landfills and implementing programs for waste reduction, recycling, and reuse. Key initiatives include expanding food waste and organics diversion, enhancing hard-to-recycle item collection, establishing a new education center, increasing service capacity, and promoting business recycling. The plan aims to significantly increase waste diversion rates and is funded by existing generation fees without an increase.

The board meeting agenda included reappointments to the Board of Trustees and the formation of a nominating committee for a trustee representing the public. Resolutions were passed to authorize a contract modification with W.W. Grainger for heavy equipment parts and services, as well as a new contract with Humdinger Equipment, Ltd. for the purchase of a landfill waste compactor. Additionally, the meeting featured an Executive Director's report on current activities, an executive session to discuss public official employment and real estate matters, and a facility tour of the operations building.