Wabash County Solid Waste Management District

The board reviewed financial reports, including cash balances, interest, capital expenditures, and operating disbursements. Discussions included issues regarding delays in landfill tipping fee checks from Republic Services and the potential for implementing ACH payments. The Director provided updates on educational presentations, local school partnerships, the progress of the upcoming county clean-up initiative, the development of a Master Recycler Course, and facility maintenance updates regarding bay door repairs.

The Board of Directors attempted to convene for a meeting; however, the session could not be held due to a lack of quorum.

The Board discussed the financial status of the district, including the performance of current user fees, the potential transfer of funds to a short-term CD, and anticipated audit expenses. The Director's report covered operational statistics, educational outreach, a new partnership with local students, and ongoing contractual issues with a third-party curbside recycling service. Key new business items included the approval of a roof replacement contract for the main building, discussions regarding the addition of maternity leave verbiage to the personnel policy, the establishment of a formal HR officer role, and a resolution to address credit card late fees. Additionally, the Board approved an additional appropriation to fund the facility repair project.

The board reviewed financial reports, noting a 6% increase in tipping fees and authorizing the transfer of funds to a higher-yield certificate of deposit. Key discussions included the operational status of the district during the slow season, the scheduling of additional recycling pickups for the holidays, and the assessment of bay door system failures, with the board authorizing the replacement of main bay doors contingent upon receiving a specific discount. Additionally, the board approved an updated personnel policy, the enrollment of staff in HR certification training, an increased legal fee agreement, and a new resolution regarding the payment of district credit cards. Public comments addressing a weather-related closure of district facilities were also discussed.

The board conducted an election of officers and designated a recording secretary. Financial discussions included a review of operational funding, the status of special assessment fees, and the successful transfer of funds into a short-term CD. The Director provided updates on hazardous waste and recycling volume statistics, building maintenance projects including roof replacement and upcoming bay door service, and educational outreach initiatives such as school presentations and the development of a Master Recyclers program. Additionally, the board approved Resolution 2026-1 regarding employee bond payments.