Miami County Solid Waste District
Minutes for the July 16, 2007 Meeting

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

At 8:06 A.M. the meeting was called to order by Greg Deeds.

The minutes of the June 18, 2007 meeting were read. Shirley Mull motioned to approve the minutes as is; Craig Boyer seconded, motion passed.

The July 2007 financial statement was presented. R&B Contractor was paid for two months, June and July, due to not having the bill to us before the June meeting. John informed the board that we will have to cash in another CD before the middle of next month, and we will have to take a penalty for cashing it in early. We will be cashing the CD at National City bank because it has the lowest penalty. The two CD’s we have will last us until approximately the end of October. After that, the district will have to borrow money until we receive money collected on the tax bills. Gary Hawley made a motion to approve the July Financial report, Shirley Mull seconded, motion passed.

Presented a letter to the bank on behalf of Ed Weidner stating his previous employment as one of our independent contractors, and the option he has of continuing on a yearly basis. Gary Hawley motioned to allow Greg Deeds to sign the letter, Craig Boyer seconded, motion passed.

John presented the PEP grant paperwork. Next year, we will receive approximately $8900.00 to use for education of the community, provided we have a 10% matching contribution. Greg Deeds and John Haines need to sign the application. Shirley Mull motioned to apply for the grant, Gary Hawley seconded, motion passed.

Presented the 2008 budget to the board. Our office has an appointment to meet with the state auditors on August 10 to review the proposed budget. The budget has dropped approximately $27,000.00 from last year. There have been changes to the Household Hazardous waste program for the disposal of mercury and fluorescent bulbs which will cost the district less than last year. Also, changes to the Tire Day program have lowered the cost of those days, and Beautification Day costs were lower than expected. $5,000.00 was added to building upkeep. John noted that some of the buildings for the recycling drop off locations need some repairs and painted. Gary Hawley motioned to advertise the budget according to the requirements of the state, Shirley Mull seconded, motion passed.

The Miami Correctional Facility brought in large quantities of paint and refrigerant oil, and an extremely large amount of fluorescent bulbs. The MCF is a state agency, and is not supposed to cost taxpayers money. Our office has tried repeatedly to contact the Greening of the Government to assist the prison, but they will not return our calls. Gary Hawley stated he meets on a quarterly basis with the prison staff, and said he will try to help resolve these issues.

Ed Weidner d/b/a The Helping Hand wrote a letter requesting a one year contract extension with no changes to the current contract. Craig Boyer motioned to have David Grund prepare a document stating the contract has been extended for one more year, Shirley Mull seconded, motion passed.

Shirley Mull motioned to adjourn 8:54 AM, Gary Hawley seconded, motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,