Yves L. Zornio

The board meeting included the election of officers for the district. The Executive Director provided updates on the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, and the board authorized the application for a grant for the 2027 collection event. Additionally, the board approved budget line-item adjustments totaling $90,487.23 to cover various operational costs from contingency funds. The board also accepted marketing reports for the MRF/Transfer station, approved the 2025 USDA Annual Report, and authorized the district to enter into a fifth amendment to an existing consent and agreement with Mt. Carberry Project LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank.

The board discussed several operational and administrative items, including the authorization to apply for a 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant and the execution of a leachate disposal back-up agreement with the Anson-Madison Sanitary District. Members were briefed on the new NH Solid Waste Disposal Surcharge, updates regarding HB 451, and adjustments to condominium association fees. Furthermore, the board reviewed landfill operations, including a successful inspection, the landfill gas piping project, and the bird harassment and monitoring program. The board also held non-public sessions to discuss property and personnel matters and approved an amendment to the landfill gas purchase and sale agreement.

Key discussions included the approval of the January 2026 Treasurer's Report and ratification of the Executive Director's actions for January 2026. The Board authorized the Board Chair to sign letters concerning proposed legislation after consulting with engineers and legal counsel. The revised MRF/Transfer Station Marketing Report for December 2025 was accepted. Operational updates covered the name change of the District's facility to AVRRDD Recycling Center and Transfer Station and updates on landfill operations, including preparations for the 2026 Landfill Gas Expansion Project and the purchase of a new truck. A significant update involved securing a new leachate backup plan with the Anson-Madison Sanitary District in Maine, with associated costs incorporated into the 2026 budget. The meeting included adjournment to and return from a non-public session under specific RSA exemptions, and a motion was passed to enter into a Sixth Amendment to the Landfill Gas Purchase and Sale Agreement with Mt. Carberry Project LLC.

The meeting included the approval of the December 2025 Public Budget Hearing and Public Meeting Minutes, as well as the Treasurer's Reports for November and December 2025. Key discussions focused on approving the 2026 District Meeting Schedule and setting the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for June 13, 2026. The Board authorized the Board Chair to express support for proposed paint Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation (HB 451) and allowed District schools to participate in the HHW Collection Day. The Board accepted Camden National Bank's fixed interest rate offer of 3.75% for six months and accepted the MRF/Transfer Station Marketing Reports for November and December 2025. A new fee structure was approved, effective March 1, 2026, for the disposal of printers at the Transfer Station due to new NHDES recycling rules. The Board also approved a budget not to exceed $120,000 for the purchase of a new Ford FSS0 dump truck with a plow and approved DOT Energy for the 2026 Landfill Gas Piping Project.

The meeting addressed several key operational and financial matters. The board discussed and approved Shelburne's participation in the 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day. The MRF/Transfer Station marketing report for October 2025 was accepted. Drone photos of the Mount Carberry Landfill were reviewed, and updates on the landfill's operations were provided by Cianbro. The board addressed the 2026 District member communities' tipping fee, setting it at $55 per ton. They also discussed and approved the Transfer Station Municipal Landfill/Transportation Charge for 2026 at $95.00 per ton, along with the Transfer Station Commercial Landfill/Transportation Charge of $120.00 per ton effective March 1, 2026. The 2026 commercial wood charge was maintained, and the glass charge for non-member communities was increased. The proposed 2026 AVRRDD budget was presented and approved for a public hearing. Additionally, the board approved changes to an employee's job description and wage, and approved a 4% increase for all district employees, including stipends for landfill gas technicians. The meeting also included a non-public session to discuss employee matters and property considerations.