Todd Babbitt

The Executive Committee Meeting addressed several matters, including a review of the Treasurer's reports and the status of the wood grinder operations, which are currently challenged by cold temperatures. Key discussions centered on the Organics Update, involving contract discussions with Black Earth Compost (BEC), final design work, and the future development of a formal organics collection strategy pending contract finalization. Furthermore, the committee approved a motion to transfer $40,000 from the Future Needs Fund to the Contingency Fund to cover expenses with SCS Engineers for compost facility design work. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss contract negotiations, with no action taken upon reconvening.

Key discussions during the meeting included a review of the Finance Report, an update on the wood grinding location in Waterford, and a review of the Authority Calendar. Under the Executive Director Reports, updates were provided on the Organics project, specifically concerning the permit public comment period, the MMI Grant moving to OPM for approval, completion of draft design work for the bid package, and review of the compost facility operator contract draft. Additionally, there was a review of a recent meeting with Environmental Committee Chairs regarding legislative matters and an update on the Tire EPR Program, which involved contact with Jesse Schoefield and a follow-up call scheduled. A vote was taken to reduce the number of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collections from nine to eight events due to increased vendor rates.

The Executive Committee meeting addressed several key items, beginning with a review of the previous meeting's minutes, which were subsequently approved. The Treasurer's Reports included a review of November's finance report, and the Wood Grinder status was noted, reporting its current location in Montville. A significant discussion point was the Compost Facility Design, resulting in a motion and vote to transfer $76,000 from the Future Needs Fund to the Contingency Fund to cover expenses through the second month of work with SCS Engineers, pending the finalization of the DEEP permit.

The meeting included a review of the Finance Report and Authority Calendar. A key discussion involved a draft resolution for changes to reserve accounts, specifically moving funds from the Tip Fee Stabilization Fund to the Recycling Fund and Organics Fund. An update was provided on the Organics project, including permit, grant, and design aspects. The Executive Committee approved initial funding for final design work. The board also moved into an executive session to discuss contract negotiations.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including a grant reward from DEEP for a Regional Organics Diversion Project. The committee discussed and took action on the treasurer's reports, authorizing a transfer from the Tipping Fee Stabilization Investment Account to the SCRRRA Operational Account. There was a review of a draft resolution for changes to reserve accounts, with a recommendation to transfer funds from the Tip Fee Stabilization Fund to the Recycling Fund. An update on Organics was provided, including discussions with Black Earth Compost and a motion to approve putting the term sheet into legal contract form. The committee also discussed and took possible action regarding funds disbursal for Compost Facility Design, approving funds for preliminary engineering. The meeting moved into an executive session to discuss contract negotiations.