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Minutes -
July 16, 2019
Chambers
Commissioners
Bob Solari, Chairman, District 5
Susan Adams, Vice Chairman, District 1
Joseph E. Flescher, District 2
Peter D. O'Bryan, District 4
Tim Zorc, District 3
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Rhonda D. Zirkle, Deputy Clerk
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final July 16, 2019
The Board reconvened as the Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal
District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming Solid Waste Disposal
District meeting.
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
15.6.1. 19-0615 Approval of Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 05212019SWDD Draft
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019, as written. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
15.6.2. 19-0574 Approval of 2019 CPI Adjustment Request by Waste Management
Recommended Action:
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that the Board approve the
request for a 1.31% rate adjustment by Waste Management, Inc., of Florida, and
authorize the County Administrator or his designee to send a letter of approval.
Attachments: Staff Report
Rate Adjustment Letter from Waste Management
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke spoke on the 1.31% annual rate
adjustment submitted by Waste Management Inc. of Florida (WMIF). He
explained that upon approval by the Board, staff would approve a notice from
WMIF to be sent to all residential and commercial customers to notify them of
the rate increase going into effect on October 1, 2019.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman Solari, to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
15.6.3. 19-0638 Focused Feasibility Evaluation of Landfill Leachate
Recommended Action:
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that the Board approve the
technical approach in further evaluating thermal evaporation technology as a
potential solution for leachate treatment. Direct staff to obtain a pilot study
proposal for Board approval at a future meeting.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Geosvntec Focused Feasibility Technical Memorandum
Utility Services Director Vmcent Burke provided the results received by
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec) following the Focused Feasibility
Evaluation of landfill liquids management options for the Indian River County
Landfill. He explained that leachate, liquid that passes through the waste, was
the primary focus of the study as directed by the Indian River County
Department of Utility Services (IRCDUS), and that the West Regional Waste
Water Treatment Facility (WRWWTF) was the recipient of the leachate.
Geosyntec discovered that arsenic, total nitrogen, and total dissolved solids
exceeded the specified local limits on discharge, referenced in Section 201.68
of the Code of Indian River County, and that the leachate also contained
excessive amounts of ammonia nitrogen and biological oxygen demand.
Director Burke relayed Geosyntec's recommendation that a pilot study project
be performed by an equipment vendor that uses thermal leachate evaporators
for treatment.
Commissioner O'Bryan mentioned the proposed Landfill Gas Agreement with
the Indian River Eco District, LLC, to be presented in Item 15.B.4, and
received confirmation from Director Burke that staff was comfortable with the
pilot study project moving forward.
In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Zorc, Director Burke explained
that the pilot study results would provide a better understanding of the heat
exchanger technology, proposed to maximize the usage of the landfill gas to
destruct the leachate in the most efficient way possible.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Zorc,
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
15.B.4. 19-0641 Landfill Gas Agreement with Indian River Eco District, LLC
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that its Board approve the Landfill Gas Agreement, including
the granting of easements, to the Indian River Eco District, LLC and authorize
the Chair to execute the agreement and all other documents necessary to
effectuate the agreement, after review and approval by the County Attorney
Attachments: Staff Report
Landfill Gas Agreement with Indian River Eco District. LLC
Director of Utility Services Vmcent Burke spoke on the details of the proposed
20 year agreement between the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) and the
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15. 6.5. 19-0642
Indian River Eco District, LLC (IRED) regarding the IRED's interest in
purchasing landfill gas (LFG) generated by the County's Class 1 landfill. He
explained that a long term commitment was necessary in order for the IRED to
secure the fmancing for their investment. He discussed the responsibilities of
both the SWDD and the IRED, provided calculations related to payments the
SWDD could expect to receive from the IRED, and went over the the possible
issues/concerns.
Director Burke responded to Commissioner Flescher's inquiry regarding carbon
credits, stating that the proposed Landfill Gas Agreement includes a provision
for the SWDD to work with the IRED to apply for carbon credits if the IRED
becomes eligible.
County Administrator Jason Brown added that staff was looking forward to the
partnership with the IRED.
Alain Castro and Craig Gontkovic, Managing Partners of the IRED, were
present and provided clarification for Commissioner Zorc that the project
would be up and running within 18 months of the execution of the Landfill Gas
Agreement.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
Third Amendment to Tropical Recyclables Transfer, Processing and Marketing
Services Agreement
Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) staff recommends that the Board
approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Third Amendment to
Recyclables Transfer, Processing and Marketing Services Agreement between
SWDD and Tropical Recycling
Attachments: Staff Report
Third Amendment to Tropical Recycling
Utility Services Director Vmcent Burke provided the background regarding
single stream contamination, and noted that the Third Amendment would allow
for Tropical Recycling to return up to 35% of the previous month's recyclables
that were returned to the landfill as a landfill residue for disposal at no cost,
with an effective date of July 1, 2019.
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A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
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Board of Commissioners SWDD Meeting Minutes — Final
July 16, 2019
ATTEST:
Jeffrey ' . Smith, PA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
B
Deputy Clerk
SWDD/RDZ/2019 Minutes
Bob Solari, Chairman
Approved: November 5, 2019
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