2023-09-12-minutes-solid-waste-and-maintenance

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KITTITAS COUNTY SOLID WASTE AND MAINTENANCE MINUTES BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG Regular Meeting TUESDAY 1 2:00 PM I September 12, 2023 Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright and Vice Chairman Brett Wachsmith, (Absent) Commissioner Laura Osiadacz Others: Patti Stacey, Erica Luce. Bryan Elliott out at 2:19 p.m. Call to Order at 2:01 p.m. Citizen Comments (1 min. time limit) — None New Transfer Station Updates: Patti informed the Board she applied for a 2nd Public Works Board Loan for $7.6 million, this amount will complete the project. We did not receive two grants she had previously applied for. All documents are turned into the City of Ellensburg for review. Discussion was held on changes in wetlands and current delineations. Request Boards Approval on a Resolution Authorizing Use of "REET 1" Revenues for Debt - Service Costs Relating to the Construction of a New Transfer Station Facility: Patti informed the Board she spoke with Brian Carlson to draft the resolution and updated Commissioner Osiadacz on the resolution in a prior meeting. Discussion was held on the percentage of annual debt services, the Board agreed to 50 percent covered by REET 1 funds. Further discussion was held on the Solid Waste enterprise fund's ability to repay portion of loan with tipping fees. Commissioner Wachsmith made a motion to approve, Commissioner Wright seconded, motion passed 2-0. Other Business (Moved) — No Action to be Taken: Bryan Elliott informed the Board he is working with the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee regarding accessibility to elections and assessing the public's access to the Court House via the City's bus routes & stops. Discussion was held on potential locations at the Court House. Bryan will propose the ideas discussed to the Committee. Ryegrass Landfill Update: Patti updated the Board on the most recent correspondence between the Department of Ecology, Public Health and Solid Waste on an air quality permit. Discussion was held on possible options for future land application areas and green energy. Further discussion included considering partnering with the City on a Public Works Board grant for potential sewer plant. Request Boards Approval on Task Order with Parametrix for Additional Engineering Services: Patti informed the Board the Ryegrass Facility operations require ongoing environmental monitoring and permitting. Patti explained nine tasks required to obtain permits and maintain compliance. Discussion was held on the new well requirements and potential dirt for landfill cover. Patti informed the Board this is a two-year agreement. Commissioner Wachsmith made a motion to approve the Chair's signature on the Amendment, Commissioner Wright seconded, motion passed 2-0. Cie Elum Transfer Station Updates: Patti informed the Board the contractors will be breaking ground on the new scales project next week. 2023-09-12 MINUTES 1