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Board of County Commissioners SWDD Meeting Minutes - Final October 22, 2019 <br />SWDD Managing Director Himanshu Mehta responded to Commissioner <br />Flescher's concern with Atlas Organics two (2) month start-up delay, stating that <br />they needed time to move their equipment and hire local staff. <br />A discussion ensued regarding the re -ranking, with Director Mehta explaining that <br />during the interview process with BMI, the Selection Committee was not <br />comfortable with the feedback or the reference review provided by BMI. He <br />added that BMI would need to purchase additional equipment, and there was not a <br />joint venture with PJ's at the time of the bid. He continued that during the <br />interview process with Atlas Organics, there was nothing but positive feedback <br />from other government entities in North Carolina and South Carolina. <br />Jim Davis, Vice President of Business Development at Atlas Organics, pointed out <br />that they have a positive track record with Municipal governments in North <br />Carolina and South Carolina, and their philosophy was to be involved within the <br />communities, and were very involved in educating students about recycling. Mr. <br />Davis thanked the Board for considering Atlas Organics. <br />Commissioner Zorc inquired about the end use of the material that was collected by <br />Atlas Organics, with Mr. Davis replying that the product would be turned into <br />compost. <br />Chairman Solari closed the floor for open discussion. <br />A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to <br />approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 3 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, and Commissioner Zorc <br />Nay: 1 - Commissioner Flescher <br />Absent: 1 - Commissioner O'Bryan <br />Indian River County Florida Page 3 <br />