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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM REGULAR MEETING Tuesday 2:00 PM October 10, 2017 Board members present: Laura Osiadacz, Obie O'Brien Others: Patti Johnson, Lisa Lawrence, Jill Scheffer, Tim Gruver REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS Meeting called to order at 2:01pm Recycling Issues: Patti informed the Board there will be a SWAC meeting next week to discuss future recycling options. Stating that all programs have been re -started except for household batteries. Discussion was held on the National SWORD Project and that China is changing what they are recycling and the uncertainty of how it will affect recycling programs. Patti informed the Board that currently Waste Management has diverted the County's recycling from their Woodinville Facility to their Spokane Facility. Patti gave a brief update on recycling programs including Oil and Vehicle Batteries that the County is still getting paid under contract for them. Antifreeze costs for disposal and the fee for tires is a cost recovery. Discussion was held on Blue Bin Recycling at the Transfer Station and taking into consideration ADA access at the new Facility. Transfer Station Siting Update: Patti informed the Board that the Public meeting was held and that there wasn't as good of a turn out has hoped for with the number of notifications that were sent out. She informed the Board that the Consultant is compiling the comments and will schedule a meeting with her soon to discuss them. Septage Screen: Patti informed the Board that a Pumper is not happy with the new screen design that was installed to meet the new regulations and permit. Discussion was held on the 1/8 inch difference and design of the new screen from the old. The issues and costs associated with installing power and water were discussed. The Board directed Patti to get an estimate on the