Des Moines Metro Waste Authority

The meeting includes consideration of a proposal for adding a new 401(a) retirement plan to allow for increased contribution limits and improved matching opportunities for the Chief Executive Officer. Other agenda items involve financial reports, including the review of monthly financial statements and expenditures, as well as a presentation on microturbines, a director's report, a chair's report, and general board discussion.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of a three-year union contract with the Central Iowa Employees Landfill Council, which includes a 3.00% annual base wage increase. Other business included reviewing monthly financial statements and expenditures, a year-end review projection, a presentation on construction and demolition innovation, and the recognition of honorable emergency responses. The board also received reports from the Director and Chair.

The Board Meeting agenda included several consent items for approval, such as the extension of the Ground Lease Agreement with Array Digital Infrastructure (formerly US Cellular) for the cell phone tower at Metro Park East Landfill, the extension of the Scrap Tire Collection Agreement with ASI, Inc., and approvals to purchase bulk belting and belting tools for the Metro Recycling Facility, as well as containers for recycling operations due to consumed inventory. Regular agenda items included the approval of the Metro Waste Authority FY25 Audit Report, which noted a minor issue with the timely publication of previous minutes, and the recommended award for the Metro Park West Landfill P-67 Cell E Construction to Ryan Incorporated Central, along with awarding the necessary Construction Quality Assurance services to HDR Engineering Inc. Other regular items included a presentation on the Metro Park East Landfill Expansion and a discussion regarding Avian Influenza.

The Board Meeting agenda included several key consent items requiring approval. These involved the annual Resolution for Revenue Sharing concerning the collection of Solid Waste Agreements until June 30, 2026. Major capital expenditure approvals sought included purchasing a CAT D8 Dozer and a Roll Off Truck for Metro Park East Landfill, purchasing two Tractor Trailers for Metro Transfer Stations, buying a Volvo L110 Wheel Loader for Metro Central Transfer Station, and acquiring a Dodge Pickup Truck for Metro Park East Landfill. Regular agenda items focused on purchasing a Case 595 Quad Track Tractor for Metro Park West Landfill, a CAT D6 Dozer for Metro Park East Landfill, a CAT 826 Compactor for Metro Park West Landfill, four Semi Tractors for Metro Transfer Stations, and approving Change Order 1 for Cell F construction at Metro Park East Landfill.

The meeting agenda included several consent items for approval, such as the purchase of a 2025 electric Chevy Blazer for Central Office fleet use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the purchase of a Fendt Farm Tractor for Metro Park East Landfill road maintenance and operations, and the approval of the final payment to Henkel Construction Company for the Metro Park West Scale House project. Regular agenda items included the approval of an Environmental Policy Statement required for membership in the Environmental Management System (EMS) program through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Additionally, the Human Resources team presented on the close out of three strategic objectives from the FY25 plan, including developing/updating Standard Operating Procedures, revising the staff onboarding process, and developing an employee training program.