Kathie Felch

The board reviewed and approved the organization's financials. Additionally, the board discussed planned updates to the Financial Policy and noted the posting of an RFP for the upcoming audit. Discussions also included an offer for a demonstration regarding the entry of the fiscal year 2027 budget.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on ANR and Casella leachate, review of Q3 financials, and a budget update. Action items involve the FY27 financial plan, FY27 fee adjustments, approval of contracts for the General Manager and Treasurer, and board delegation to the Executive Board for the summer. Additionally, the agenda covers an informational update regarding the annual SWIP report and staff updates.

The committee reviewed a new OWRRP grant application from the Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary. The request was for $1,750 to support the purchase of bear-resistant composting equipment for on-site composting of food and garden waste. The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the full Board award the requested funds, utilizing $1,250 from the remaining OWRRP grant program balance and an additional $500 from unallocated CVSWMD grant program funds.

The board established a recurring meeting schedule for the third Tuesday of each month. Key financial discussions included a review of third-quarter financials, the approval of a fee adjustment proposal for recommendation to the full Board, and a recommendation for the FY27 Financial Plan. Additionally, the board approved a $6,800 expenditure for hazardous waste container supplies and received an update regarding the state HW EPR program. Other business included a discussion on implementing water bars for parking lot runoff control.

The board introduced a new member and reorganized its leadership, electing a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Clerk. They also established the regular schedule for future meetings. Several grant applications were reviewed and approved for various projects including equipment, waste infrastructure, and educational event funding. The board received an update on the 2026 Strategic Plan and approved it, alongside initiating action to address concerns regarding the Coventry landfill's environmental impact. Budget updates were presented, and the board discussed implementing new security protocols for vendor payments and coordination for Green Up Day outreach.