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supply the recycling and waste carts. He presented staff's <br />recommendation for Board approval of the Franchise <br />Agreement, and invited the Town Manager of Indian River <br />Shores (the Town) to discuss its recent contract extension with <br />Republic Services, Inc. for solid waste and recycling services. <br />Robert Stabe, Town Manager, discussed the Town's Franchise <br />Agreement with Republic Services for solid waste and recycling, <br />and relayed that a three year extension was signed in January <br />2015. He asked the Board to give him time to discuss this <br />matter with the Town Council, Republic Services, and Waste <br />Management. <br />County Attorney Reingold noted that Waste Management has <br />offered to provide the Town similar service levels to what they <br />have been receiving from Republic Services. <br />Continued discussion ensued between the Board, County <br />Administrator Joseph Baird, and Mr. Stabe about the Town's <br />agreement with Republic Services. It was noted that if the <br />Town is able to opt out of the recycling portion of its contract, <br />Republic Services could still provide its solid waste services. <br />Discussion ensued about whether the Board's decision on the <br />Franchise Agreement could be deferred until the Town resolves <br />this matter. <br />Public Affairs Manager Dina Reider-Hicks, Waste <br />Management, stressed that it was critical for her company to <br />order equipment no later than May 1, 2015, to have everything <br />ready for service on October 1, 2015. She also confirmed that <br />Waste Management would provide the Town with its existing <br />level of recycling service at no additional charge. <br />Government Affairs Director George Geletko, Waste <br />Management, echoed Ms. Reider-Hick's concerns about <br />ordering the equipment, and reiterated that Waste <br />Management would meet the recycling needs of the Town. <br />During further discussion, it was disclosed that Mr. Stabe would <br />meet with the Town Council on Thursday, April 23, 2015. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Solari, SECONDED <br />by Commissioner Flescher, to: (1) approve and authorize the <br />Chairman to execute the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste <br />and Recyclables Collection to Waste Management, Inc. of <br />Florida; and (2) authorize staff to determine by April 30, 2015, <br />the number of carts that will be needed. <br />Solid Waste Disposal District Page 2 <br />April 21, 2015 <br />