Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Zoë Shoats’s organization
Aug 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Monterey Regional Waste Management Authority Regular Board Of Directors Meeting
The board meeting featured a review of financial reports for June and July 2026, including updates on revenue, employment costs, and operating expenses. Deliberations focused on the Power Purchase Agreement with 3CE, the technical challenges of landfill gas power generation such as gas quality and equipment downtime, and potential future business models for gas utilization. The board evaluated the financial and operational risks associated with power generation versus flaring and discussed strategies to optimize future landfill gas usage.
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The Finance Committee discussed revenue generation strategies to address a projected shortfall for capital infrastructure projects. Key topics included soliciting opportunities for landfill space to increase revenue, managing operating expenses, and evaluating long-term capital improvement needs against landfill life projections. The committee explored the potential to extend current agreements and stabilize revenue through 2036, while balancing the need for capital investment and managing legacy liabilities.
The committee conducted an annual review of its bylaws, with no modifications suggested. Discussions also focused on the creation of a new 'communications associate' position classification, which was recommended for board approval to address evolving state legislation, such as Senate Bill 54, and to reallocate departmental resources. Furthermore, the committee reviewed and approved updates to the organization's conflict of interest code, primarily to align with current Fair Political Practices Commission standards, including the removal of the Board of Directors and the Director of Finance from specific reporting requirements.
The committee meeting focused on the final fiscal year budget and personnel organizational structure. Key discussions included reclassifications for various roles within the finance, human resources, and safety departments to better align with organizational goals. Additionally, the committee reviewed the proposed reinstatement of the Assistant General Manager position to support succession planning and ensure the retention of critical institutional knowledge. The board also examined proposed title changes to reflect specific operational responsibilities and reviewed the overall organizational chart.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
