Jonathan McCracken

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.

This document outlines SWACO's Greenprint, a plan for a sustainable future focused on diverting waste from the Franklin County landfill. Key initiatives include reimagining existing programs such as drop-off recycling and household hazardous waste, establishing a 'Choose to Reuse Community Center', and evaluating other programs. The plan also aims to seize emerging opportunities by piloting textile and mattress recycling programs and expanding Recycling Convenience Centers. Furthermore, SWACO intends to bring new infrastructure and technology to the region, including food waste composting systems and advanced landfill sorting machines. Ultimately, the plan aims to create a cleaner, more sustainable environment for central Ohio by reducing landfill reliance and protecting environmental resources.

The board meeting agenda included updates from the Nominating Committee regarding a public representative position. Presentations were delivered on the 2024 Food Waste Action Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan. Resolutions were passed regarding the adoption of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, and the authorization of various contracts for enterprise risk assessment, landfill entrance road repairs, owner representation services, and design services for the Education Resource Center. Additionally, the meeting included an Executive Director's report and an executive session to discuss the employment of a public official.