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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/19/2001 (2) June 19, 2001 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT The District Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District met at th the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25 Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at 10:37 a.m. Present were Ruth M. Stanbridge, Vice Chairman; Kenneth R. Macht; John W. Tippin; and Fran B. Adams. Chairman Caroline D. Ginn was absent on County business. Also present were James Chandler, County Administrator; Paul G. Bangel, County Attorney; and Patricia “PJ” Jones, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order. 14.B.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 22, 2001 The Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2001. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Ginn absent) unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2001, as submitted and written. JUNE 19, 2001 S.W.D.D.  1 14.B.2. ACTIVE LANDFILL GAS CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN - CAMP DRESSER MCKEE - WORK AUTHORIZATION #22 The Board reviewed a Memorandum of June 8, 2001: JUNE 19, 2001 S.W.D.D.  2 Gene Rauth, Operations Manager of the Utilities Department, introduced Environmental JUNE 19, 2001  3 S . W . D . D . Engineer, Tanhum Goldshmid. Dr. Goldshmid noted the Department of Environmental Protection is considering a change to make such a landfill gas control system mandatory. These gases are dangerous and can ignite or explode. They also stink, are very difficult to control, and contribute to the greenhouse effect. However, they can also be beneficial if used as a fuel to generate electricity. Our Landfill gas could generate enough electricity to supply 400 to 500 homes. Staff has discussed this fuel use with the Correctional Facility and Calpine Electric, and have also considered using it to market sludge. JUNE 19, 2001  4 S . W . D . D . County Administrator Jim Chandler noted that $500,000 has been budgeted for this project for the current fiscal year. Commissioner Macht felt that Calpine would be the most promising user for Indian River County and would save the County funds as no infrastructure would have to be built. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Ginn absent) unanimously approved Camp Dresser McKee Work Authorization #22 in the amount of $158,357 to design, permit and provide construction services for an active landfill gas JUNE 19, 2001  5 S . W . D . D . control system, as recommended by staff. WORK AUTHORIZATION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 14.B.3. LANDFILL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - CAMP DRESSER MCKEE - WORK AUTHORIZATION #23 The Board reviewed a Memorandum of June 5, 2001: JUNE 19, 2001  6 S . W . D . D . Gene Rauth, Operations Manager of the Utilities Department, noted that the work authorization is for the design and permitting of the improvements. He used a map to indicate the locations for the improvements to include improved employee parking, additional stormwater JUNE 19, 2001  7 S . W . D . D . detention capacity and construction of a loading dock. He expected the improvements to gain the District approximately $120,000 in additional revenue. SWDD Managing Director Mike Frey noted that there will also be a new sign, a new th deceleration lane on 74 Avenue, the entranceway will be enlarged and fencing work will be done. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Ginn absent) unanimously approved Camp Dresser McKee Work Authorization #23 in the amount of $53,303 JUNE 19, 2001  8 S . W . D . D . to design and permit for construction the infrastructure improvements at the Landfill site, as recommended by staff. WORK AUTHORIZATION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 10:50 a.m. ATTEST: JUNE 19, 2001  9 S . W . D . D . ____________________________ _____________ ________________ J. K. Barton, Clerk Ruth M. Stanbridge, Vice Chairman Minutes Approved: _____________________ JUNE 19, 2001  10 S . W . D . D .