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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/2006 (2) February 21, 2006 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District met at the County th Commission Chambers, 1840 25 Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. Present were Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger, Vice Chairman Gary C. Wheeler, Commissioners Wesley S. Davis, and Thomas S. Lowther. Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden was absent. Also present were County Administrator Joseph A. Baird, County Attorney William G. Collins II, Executive Aide to the Board Kimberly Massung, and Deputy Clerk Patricia Ridgely. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 11:20 AM. 14.B.1. NORTHERN EXPANSION AREA PLAN \[LANDFILL\] MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lowther, SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, to approve staff’s recommendation. Chairman Neuberger requested a short presentation by staff to explain this for the public. Utilities Director Erik Olson advised that Debbie Perez, Waste Management’s Managing Operator at the Landfill, SWDD Assistant Managing Director Dr. Tanhum Goldshmid, and Marty Lewis with Camp Dresser & McKee, our engineering firm for several years, were present should the Commissioners have questions. February 21, 2006 1 S.W.D.D. Director Olson reviewed the memorandum of February 1, 2006 using a PowerPoint presentation (filed with the backup in the Office of the Clerk to the Board) with aerial photographs and other visual aids to orient the Commissioners and audience with the Landfill area. He specified that the topic on the table was whether SWDD should develop the northern expansion area or stay within our existing Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permitted site. He discussed projected growth patterns and the planning versus reality. He also explained that the three recent hurricanes (Frances, Jeanne, and Wilma) have dramatically impacted the Landfill and future planning. For the past 15+ years, the County has been planning to expand the C & D (construction and demolition) to the north of the C-5 Canal directly adjacent to Oslo. It was anticipated that in the build-out in about 2025, the Landfill would extend to Oslo Road. Director Olson continued that when the planning was done, the Landfill was “out in the boonies” and was located where the least amount of development was anticipated. In reality, however, the Landfill is filling faster than anticipated and property around the Landfill is being developed on every side. Also an interchange is being discussed at Oslo Road/I-95 and the question arose whether the planned process should continue or whether a different approach should be considered. Director Olson suggested a new plan to move to the south instead of moving to the north. Without impacting Oslo Road and the anticipated future interchange, that area would become useable and extremely valuable when the interchange is built. The current plan anticipates build- out in 2055. He predicted that in about 15-20 years there would be future options/processes and technology changes for disposal of waste. Director Olson stated that if the Board agreed to give staff direction, staff would modify the current master plan to reflect the new direction and extend the contract with MWI Pump Company. An immediate decision was not necessary on the property north of the C-5 Canal. February 21, 2006 2 S.W.D.D. Director Olson addressed questions on the biosolids (sludge) by advising that a different process than previously used at the Gifford facility would be used. He indicated where it would be located on the aerial photograph displayed on the screen. Discussion ensued regarding options for the property to the north; permitting the property; necessary wetland set-asides; aesthetics for the “gateway” to the county; depth of the property; political pressures opposing moving the Landfill to the north; option to sell the property later; diplomatic approach to the planning; building options with DEP and continuation of permitting procedures; permitting costs; feasibility and alternatives; and other concerns. The motion was clarified as being to approve Staff’s Recommendation and move forward with the alternative plan as suggested by staff instead of proceeding to the north to Oslo Road. It was understood that staff would come back to the Board with a plan of what might be good use of the property (along Oslo Road). Staff will come back with feasibility and costs associated with the alternative plan. Commissioner Davis complimented staff on their diplomatic approach to this. Tom Collin , President of Flying Ranch Homeowners Association, expressed concern about the odors experienced since Hurricane Wilma. He called staff’s plan logical and he was pleased to hear the Commissioners’ concerns. He was also concerned about the appearance of the Landfill from I-95. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously (by a vote of 4-0, Commissioner Bowden absent). February 21, 2006 3 S.W.D.D. The SWDD Board approved the following recommendations and authorized staff to proceed with their implementation: Northern Expansion Area Revised the conceptual FDEP Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) to leave the IRFWCD C-5 canal in place thereby keeping options open for possible future development (landfill or otherwise). The existing landfill and the northern expansion area will not be hydraulically connected. SWDD’s yard waste processing area will remain at its present location. SWDD has a consumptive use permit for dewatering of the excavation area of a stormwater pond in the northern expansion area. The excavated materials could be used as a source of fill for the current site expansion described below. Demolish the former truss plant facility located in the northern expansion area to prevent additional hurricane February 21, 2006 4 S.W.D.D. damage. This area could serve as a staging area for storm debris in the event of future hurricanes. Current Site Expansion: The current site would be developed as shown in future phases of the Master Plan with the following to occur: Optimize the size of the existing stormwater retention pond based on above recommendations. Optimize the footprints of the existing Class I (municipal solid waste) landfill and C&D landfill within the FDEP permitted area to maximize future disposal capacity. Design, permit and construct lateral and vertical expansions of existing landfills in accordance with the optimized footprints. Design, permit and construct bio-solids dewatering facility within the FDEP permitted area. th Retain the detached parcel located south of 17 Street SW and directly south of the existing landfill for future SWDD use. February 21, 2006 5 S.W.D.D. Staff was directed to develop an alternative plan for the northern expansion area utilization and make a presentation to the Board. ALL BACKUP DOCUMENTATION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AND IS HEREBY MADE A PART OF THESE MINUTES There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 11:47 A.M. ATTEST: ______________________________________ ____________________________ Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Arthur R. Neuberger, Chairman Minutes Approved: _______________ pr February 21, 2006 6 S.W.D.D.