Miami County Solid Waste District
Minutes for the December 17, 2007 Meeting

Attendance: Greg Deeds, Craig Boyer, Gary Hawley, Lance Gallahan, David Grund, John Haines, Samantha Ward. Absent: Jim Walker, Shirley Mull and Dale Wortinger.

At 8:17 A.M. the meeting was called to order by Greg Deeds.

The minutes of the November 19, 2007 meeting were read. Lance Gallahan motioned to approve the minutes as is; Gary Hawley seconded, motion passed. Greg Deeds mentioned he was able to sign the loan documents from American Trust.

The December 2007 financial statement was presented. PCI bill was the last bill we will receive from them this year. Chesapeake Electronics was higher than usual due to the number of TV’s dropped off in the electronics bin. Gary Hawley motioned to approve the minutes as is, Lance Gallahan seconded, motion passed.

Ron Dausch from R&B Services stated he would be willing to pick up old TV’s for a cost of $10.00 each. Chesapeake currently charges $20.00 per TV for disposal. Ron can dispose of the tubes with a company located in Findlay, OH. There should be an addendum to his contract with the location address listed of where Ron will be disposing of the TV’s. Gary Hawley motioned to have David Grund adjust the contract for R&B Services to include TV pickup from the electronic drop off bin and the location of where they will be disposed of, with Greg Deeds being able to execute the contract change on behalf of the board; Craig Boyer seconded, motion passed.

John presented records from 2004, 2005, and 2006 for budget, income, and expenses. The expenses in 2005 were significantly higher than expected due to starting the Household Hazardous Waste program and having to purchase several OSHA required safety items. Greg Deeds requested more information regarding why expenses were so much higher than what was budgeted. Lance Gallahan motioned to have Comerford Accounting prepare a monthly report similar to the year end report for review by the board, Gary Hawley seconded, motion passed.

The board heard comments from Scott Shepherd on behalf of the PTABOA board in regards to cutting back the amount charged to each property for the Solid Waste bills.

Presented the tentative 2008 Event Calendar Flyer. Craig Boyer motioned to accept the calendar dates as presented, Lance Gallahan seconded, motion passed. Our office will present bids for printing the calendarat the January meeting.

Lance Gallahan motioned to adjourn 8:52 AM, Gary Hawley seconded, motion passed.


Respectfully submitted,