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Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
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Solid Waste Disposal District
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Commission Chambers
Board of Commissioners
Susan Adams, District 1, Chairman
Joseph Flescher, District 2, Vice Chairman
Joseph H. Earman, District 3
Deryl Loar, District 4
Laura Moss, District 5
John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Susan J. Prado, Deputy County Attorney
Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Shauna James, Deputy Clerk
Board of Commissioners SWDD Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
The Board of County Commissioners 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
15.8.1. 24-0710 Indian River County SWDD Vape Pen Recycling Program
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Solid Waste Disposal District Board approve the
launching of a Vape Pen Collection program to support the proper disposal of
these items in Indian River County
Attachments: Staff Report
Vape Pen Flyer
GAICA Proposal
Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD), Himanshu
Mehta, noted an increase in the disposal of rechargeable and lithium -ion batteries
in the County, leading to safety hazards. Disposing of vape pen batteries, which
were mixed with other hazardous materials, had proven to be particularly
challenging and has resulted in incidents of explosions and fires.
Sue Flak, the SWDD Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator,
highlighted the challenges in disposing of vape pens containing hazardous materials
like nicotine and THC. To address this issue, the SWDD staff was partnering with
GAIACA Waste Revitalization to launch a Vape Pen Collection program,
encouraging residents to dispose of vape pens at designated locations. GAIACA
would provide lockable receptacles for disposal at an annual cost of $5,200.
A representative from the Sheriffs Office stated that they work closely with the
school district regarding the issue of vapes in schools and expressed support for
this recycling program to ensure proper disposal of vapes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
15.B.2. 24-0711 Work Order No. 2 to Jones Edmunds and Associates for 74th Avenue SW
Widening Project
Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve Work
Order No. 2 with Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc. for $174,920, to provide
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engineering services related to the 74th Avenue SW Widening project; and
authorize the Chairman to execute the same, as presented
Attachments: Staff Report
Jones Edmunds Work Order No. 2
There was no discussion on this Item.
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
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