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The meeting included committee reports where it was noted that municipal recycling reports were due to the NJDEP, and four municipalities needed to supply outstanding information. Regarding Old Business, progress on the additional cell at the landfill was discussed, with opening scheduled for January or February 2022. Under New Business, the Council was tasked by the Board of Commissioners to provide a new Solid Waste Management Plan because the old one expired. Discussion covered the acceptance of ID-10 waste by Hunterdon or Somerset Counties, and the requirement to submit a draft plan amendment prior to August 11. A special meeting was planned for July 1, 2021, to review the language for the plan amendment.

The meeting addressed several committee reports concerning solid waste management. The DEP granted Phillipsburg permission for temporary debris cleanup. Updates were provided on legislative matters, specifically S-3147 (Beverage Bill), which is stalled, and S-2426 (food waste reduction bill), which now mandates counties to develop plans to reduce food waste by 50 percent by 2035. Discussions covered potential rule changes for outdoor food waste processing, noting that New Jersey is unique in requiring indoor composting, and suggestions were made for a science-based, tiered permitting system. Administrative action was requested and subsequently approved to acknowledge a change of name and ownership for LMR Disposal, LLC to Casella Major Account Services, LLC concerning the Class A Recycling Center in Harmony Township, which will be recommended to the County Commissioners for approval.

The meeting addressed correspondence, including an application for a five-year landfill permit renewal and an application from NJDEP to stockpile storm debris temporarily. The paper shredding event from June produced 10,500 pounds of paper, with the next event scheduled for the spring. Updates were provided on a small food recycling compost facility in Allamuchy that ceased operations pending permitting. Regarding the PCFA, a permit modification for five years was noted, including the handling of ID 10 waste. A Household Hazardous Waste collection is scheduled for October 8. The primary new business involved a proposal by Corporate Recycling Solutions for a Research, Design, Development (RDD) project in Phillipsburg to recycle solar panels, requiring an amendment to the Solid Waste Management Plan. A committee was formed to visit the proposed facility.

The meeting included committee reports covering various waste management and recycling initiatives. The Solid Waste/Recycling committee discussed beauty supply recycling programs, pending legislation regarding food waste and solar panel recycling, and a virtual tour of the Burlington County recycling center. Updates were provided on the Waste Wise Share My Meals program and a shrink wrap collection program in neighboring counties. The REHS report detailed ongoing oversight of solid waste collection, including enforcement actions related to improper recycling receptacles at travel centers and mandates for car washes to recycle. The PCFA representative provided details on free recycling drop-off services for residents at the landfill, including electronics recycling and fees for tire and Freon-containing device recycling. The resource recovery facility is currently being demolished, and a tour of the landfill property is suggested for spring 2025. New Business involved the review and subsequent approval of a name change for S. Rotondi & Sons, Inc. to S. Rotondi & Sons, LLC, noting the company's existing Administrative Consent Order with NJDEP.

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a Regular Session focused heavily on financial resolutions and contract management. Key actions included the approval of bills, authorization to execute grant agreements totaling $296,688.00 with the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission, and support for accepting the liquidation of real estate for Medicaid eligibility determination based on a sale price below fair market value. The board also authorized executing grant agreements for LIHEAP administrative funding ($4,384.00) and the Universal Service Fund ($2,923.00), and accepted a VAWA 51-20 grant. Resolutions were adopted authorizing the leasing of county properties in Franklin Township and Oxford Township for agricultural use, and designating Marie S. Watters as the Public Agency Compliance Officer. Additionally, specifications were approved to advertise for proposals to rent county land for farming and for bids for laboratory tests and trash disposal services. Several change orders were approved for the Salt/Grit Shed construction project at the Belvidere Garage, increasing the contract amount due to lumber and steel price increases. Contract extensions were approved for fire suppression system maintenance and the lease of county properties. The board also authorized purchase orders for a service body and automotive maintenance parts, and awarded a contract for professional engineering and survey services for sidewalk improvements near the Courthouse, as well as legal services for American Rescue Plan Act Fund administration. Finally, the resignations of three members from various county boards and commissions were accepted, and one reappointment to the Board of Recreational Commissioners was made. Reports covered updates on the Administration Building planning, and extensive discussion occurred regarding COVID-19 data, testing capabilities, and the pursuit of designating the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as a National Park.