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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/12/1991 1810 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Joint Meeting February 12, 1991 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. in the Clallam County Courthouse by Commission Chairman Duncan. II ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Chairman Duncan, Commissioner Cameron. Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Gaydeski. Council Members Present: Mayor Sargent, Councilmen Cornell, Lemon, Nicholson, Ostrowski, Wight. Council Members Absent: Councilman Hallett. City Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, J. Pittis, K. Ridout, B. Jones. County Staff Present: Administrator Rumpeltes, S. Hauff, B. White, A. Brastad, T. Cohen. III AGENDA County Assistant Director of Public Works Hauff gave a presentation on behalf of Clallam County. (See outline attached.) Director Hauff explained the different types of solid waste plans, including the moderate risk waste plan (MRWP) and the solid waste plan update (SWPU) and what steps are required to implement or update the Solid Waste Plan. He went through the makeup of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and its role in the writing of the Solid Waste Plans. One of the goals of the Solid Waste Plan is to form a Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District by July 1, 1992. The Disposal District handles the actual disposal of solid waste material and includes long-term liability. The Collection District covers the movement of the solid waste from the residence or self-hauler to the transfer station or Landfill. County Administrator Rumpeltes asked whether or not (1) does the Solid Waste Plan include recycling; and (2) does the Solid Waste Plan include a Solid Waste District. Director Hauff answered these are both in the Plan. Another question dealt with how money would be collected in each district. Referring to the Whatcom County Collection and Disposal District, they use an excise tax; however, they may go to a surcharge on tonnage. The collection and disposal district would also require restructuring of the solid waste rates. General discussion followed regarding collection and disposal districts. Indiscriminate dumping of litter and refuse into ravines and other areas along County roads was also discussed. The discussion also included the County's enforcement officer, who checks out illegal dump sites and illegal dumping. There is also an "Adopt a Highway" program; however, WDOT is not in favor of the program in this area because of the possible danger to individuals picking up litter along the narrow shoulders of Highway 101. There has been some success in using inmates from the Clearwater Correction Facility. Milestones to be accomplished are: (1) Adopt the Solid Waste Plan; (2) Adopt a Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District. Councilman Wight asked whether or not we could use destination recycling in lieu of curbside. City Solid Waste Superintendent Jones answered that the State Department of Ecology could probably be persuaded to allow that. City Public Works Director Pittis also mentioned we do not know the standard by which to measure from the DOE. 1811 CITY COUNCIL/COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING February 12, 1991 The Daishowa newsprint recycling plant which is being constructed was also discussed. Councilman Wight mentioned there was a frustration caused by the shift in the economic markets and the instability of prices for recycled materials. Chairman Duncan felt the next step to be taken is for the Council and the Commission to get together with their respective staffs to discuss the Solid Waste Plan and Solid Waste District internally. Commissioner Cameron said disposal districts and mandatory collection go hand- in-hand and would be approved by the general public. Some of the issues to be resolved are: (1) Collection district, City and County individually and then collectively; (2) Disposal district, City and County individually and then collectively; (3) Curbside recycling of recyclables; (4) Destination recycling~ (5) Possibility of long haul. Councilman Wight stated one of the most difficult issues is rates. City residents do not want to subsidize County residents. When we have all the elements of the Plan, we need to collectively agree on the Plan. Chairman Duncan was in agreement. The next phases for discussion are: (1) Further update on Whatcom County's solid waste collection and disposal district; (2) Rate structure; (3) Look at the Solid Waste Plan and agree on it collectively. The next items to be completed separately by the City Council and County Commissioners are as follows: (1) Review the Solid Waste Plan and be sure that Forks and Sequim are invited; (2) City Solid Waste Superintendent Jones and County Assistant Director of Public works Hauff take the "road show" to Forks and Sequim, and possibly to the Makah tribe at Neah Bay; (3) Discuss the Plan issues and reach a consensus on the Solid Waste Plan by all parties; (4) Have staff start immediately researching the practicability and feasibility of a Solid Waste District. The next meeting on the solid waste issues should include the following: (1) Plan adoption. The City's and County's initial focus should be on the Plan itself; (2) More discussion on the collection and disposal districts; (3) Staff to determine ball-park numbers for cost of solid waste rates. As stated earlier, the primary focus should be on the Plan, with the secondary focus being on the numbers; (4) Review the assumptions used in arriving at the ball-park numbers; (5) Review of consensus on the Solid Waste Plan. It was a consensus of all in attendance that the meeting should definitely include the other cities and Tribal Councils. The of the Council and Commissioners would be ne~t joint meeting County on economic development, with a Council person plus one staff person to outline the agenda. The Council person will be Councilman Wight. The County person will be announced. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 7, 1991, at 2:00 P.M. An invitation is to be extended to representatives from the cities of Sequim and Forks. IV ADJOURNMENT There being no other items for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 P.M. CC.205 -2-