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Board of Commissioners SWDD Meeting Minutes - Final April 24, 2024 A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation for carted yard waste services in the unincorporated area of Indian River County. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Loar Nay: 1 - Commissioner Moss Mr. Mehta displayed a chart of the total annual price comparisons and monthly single-family rates focusing on Options 3 and 4, with carted yard waste. Chairman Adams indicated those who have subscription service should not compare their current garbage bill because the recycling price was included in the totals listed on the chart. Commissioner Earman received confirmation the recycling fee would be included on the individual's property tax bill. Commissioner Loar questioned WM's price reduction going from Option 3 to Option 4. Mr. Mehta explained going from Subscription to Universal would eliminate the need for billing the customer. He provided an example of the Universal recycling billing where the County designated a fixed number of single-family and multi -family homes and every month, based on a certificate of occupancy report from the building department, the County either increased or decreased those numbers. Commissioner Loar pointed out there was not a large reduction by FCC and Chairman Adams felt it was because WM being the current hauler already had a baseline established. Vice Chairman Flescher stated he would be in support of Option 3 because of the high senior population on fixed incomes who did not generate a lot of trash. Mr. Mehta, in response to Chairman Adams, stated it was the Board's pleasure if they chose to postpone the decision and allow for negotiations with the top firms to see what prices they come up with for both Subscription and Universal Service. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher for Option 3 Subscription Service with carted yard waste and Commissioner Earman seconded the motion for discussion. Commissioner Earman agreed with Vice Chairman Flescher and was in support of Option 3. He pointed out that 70% of the population in the unincorporated area of the County subscribed to curbside trash pickup and the other 30% did not generate a lot of trash and utilized the convenience centers, etc. He wondered after a couple of years in the contract, if the County could take another look and make a switch over to Universal Service. Mr. Mehta mentioned the County had been unsuccessful in getting the County's current hauler to switch over to Universal Service in the current agreement, but it could be something that could be negotiated in the future contract. He suggested the Board direct staff to negotiate with the top two firms on Options 3 Indian River County Florida Page 5