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AGENDA Regular Meeting – Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Berkley Beverly Hills Birmingham Clawson Ferndale Hazel Park Huntington Woods Lathrup Village Oak Park Pleasant Ridge Royal Oak Troy AGENDA Regular Meeting – Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – 9:30 a.m. City of Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights 1. Meeting Called to Order 2. A. Roll Call & Recognition of Visitors B. Public Comments 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Consent Agenda All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees, will be enacted by one motion and approved by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member or visitor so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as the last item of business. A. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting – March 12, 2014 B. Approval of Warrants – No. RA-736 C. Purchase of Baler Wire D. Information Reports 1) Tonnage Analysis – March 2014 2) Tonnage Percentages – March 2014 3) Budget Analysis – March 2014 4) Budget Analysis – July 2013 – March 2014 5) Financial Status Summary – March 2013 – March 2014 6) Compost Delivered to Members SOCRRA 3910 W. Webster Road Royal Oak Michigan 48073 Phone 248.288.5150 Fax 248.435.0310 Email [email protected] www.socrra.org Printed on Post Consumer Recycled Content Paper 5. Administrative Reports (No Board Action Requested) A. Resolution of Appreciation – Alex Allie B. Budget – 2014/15 C. General Manager Evaluation D. General Counsel Evaluation E. Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) Conference 6. Future Business (Communication from Board Members) 7. Items for Decision (Board Action Requested) A. SOCRRA Advisory Committee 8. Adjournment Notice: The Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers, for the hearing impaired, or audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities. All such requests must be made at least five days prior to said meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority by writing or calling: General Manager's Office, 3910 W. Webster Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073; (248) 288-5150. SOCRRA Regular Meeting – March 12, 2014 Table of Contents Chair Recognized Visitors – 12295 Agenda Approved as Submitted – 12296 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 12297 March 12, 2014 – Regular Meeting Minutes – Approved – Warrant No. RA-735 – Approved − February Recycling Committee Meeting Minutes – Received and Filed – Information Reports – Received and Filed – ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Recycling Bin Blitz – Received and Filed – 12298 Resolution of Appreciation – Alex Allie – Adopted – 12299 Oakland County Solid Waste Plan – Resolution – Approved – 12300 Policy Regarding Acceptance of Freon Containing Appliances – Adopted – 12301 Adjourned – 12302 6298. SOCRRA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 12, 2014 – City of Clawson The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Mr. G. Rassel, Chair Present Votes Municipality D. Schueller (Alternate) C. Wilson L. Wood M. Pollock *A. LeCureaux C. Galed (Alternate) M. Baumgarten R. Fortura S. Pietrzak G. Rassel T. Richnak 3 3 6 3 3 2 1 5 1 13 14 59 Berkley Beverly Hills Birmingham Clawson Hazel Park Huntington Woods Lathrup Village Oak Park Pleasant Ridge Royal Oak Troy 5 Ferndale Total Absent L. Cureton *Mr. Andy LeCureaux, representative from the City of Hazel Park (3 votes), arrived at 9:34 am. Also Present J. A. McKeen, General Manager R. Jackovich, Operations Manager K. Bever, Executive Assistant R. Davis, General Counsel D. Cowen, Attorney for Rizzo Services Page 2 SOCRRA Minutes March 12, 2014 6299. -12295- The Chair recognized visitors and called for public comment. Mr. Dennis Cowen, attorney for Rizzo Services, Thanked the SOCRRA staff and General Counsel, Bob Davis for their work on the resolution regarding the Oakland County Solid Waste Plan and encouraged the Board to vote in favor of the resolution. -12296Motion by Ms. T. Richnak, supported by Mrs. C. Galed: That the Agenda be approved as submitted. Yeas: Schueller, Wilson, Wood, Pollock, Galed, Baumgarten, Fortura, Pietrzak, Rassel, Richnak (51 votes) Nays: None Absent: Cureton (5 votes), LeCureaux (3 votes) Motion carried. -12297APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Mrs. C. Galed, Supported by Mr. A. LeCureaux: That the Consent Agenda be approved as submitted APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – FEBRUARY 12, 2014 That the February 12, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS – NO. RA-735 That Warrant No. RA-735 in the amount of $1,314,799.52 be approved and payments authorized. RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES – FEBRUARY That the report on the Recycling Coordination Committee Meeting of February 12, 2014 be received and filed. INFORMATION REPORTS That the monthly information reports be received and filed. Page 3 SOCRRA Minutes March 12, 2014 6300. ROLL CALL VOTE Yeas: Schueller, Wilson, Wood, Pollock, LeCureaux, Galed, Baumgarten, Fortura, Pietrzak, Rassel, Richnak (54 votes) Nays: None Absent: Cureton (5 votes) Motion carried. -12298Motion by Mr. A. LeCureaux, supported by Mr. M. Baumgarten: That during the month of April, a.) the member communities agree to sell recycling bins at a price of $6 per bin, or less, b.) the General Manager is authorized to reimburse the member communities $3 for every recycling bin sold in their city, and c.) the member communities will reimburse SOCRRA $3 for every bin sold by SOCRRA during the month of April. Yeas: Schueller, Wilson, Wood, Pollock, LeCureaux, Galed, Baumgarten, Fortura, Pietrzak, Rassel, Richnak (54 votes) Nays: None Absent: Cureton (5 votes) Motion carried. -12299Motion by Ms. L. Wood, supported by Mr. D. Schueller: That the attached Resolution of Appreciation for Alex Allie be adopted. Yeas: Schueller, Wilson, Wood, Pollock, LeCureaux, Galed, Baumgarten, Fortura, Pietrzak, Rassel, Richnak (54 votes) Nays: None Absent: Cureton (5 votes) Motion carried. Page 4 SOCRRA Minutes March 12, 2014 6301. -12300- Motion by Ms. L. Wood, supported by Mr. D. Schueller: That the Board approves the attached resolution recommending that Oakland County update the Oakland County Solid Waste Management Plan. Yeas: Schueller, Wilson, Wood, Pollock, LeCureaux, Galed, Baumgarten, Fortura, Pietrzak, Rassel, Richnak (54 votes) Nays: None Absent: Cureton (5 votes) Motion carried. -12301Motion by Mr. T. Richnak, supported by Mrs. C. Galed: That SOCRRA adopt a policy of allowing residents of the SOCRRA communities to bring Freon containing appliances to the MRF for recycling at no charge. Yeas: Schueller, Wilson, Wood, Pollock, LeCureaux, Galed, Baumgarten, Fortura, Pietrzak, Rassel, Richnak (54 votes) Nays: None Absent: Cureton (5 votes) Motion carried. -12302Motion by Mr. A. LeCureaux, supported by Mrs. C. Galed: That the meeting be adjourned. Yeas: Schueller, Wilson, Wood, Pollock, LeCureaux, Galed, Baumgarten, Fortura, Pietrzak, Rassel, Richnak (54 votes) Nays: None Absent: Cureton (5 votes) Motion carried. Page 5 SOCRRA Minutes March 12, 2014 6302. The Chair ordered the meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. APPROVED: ______________________ Chair ______________________ Secretary April 2, 2014 Board of Trustees SOCRRA Subject: Purchase of Baler Wire Board Members: The baler at the MRF uses about 5,000 pounds of wire each month to tie the bales of recycled material together. To receive the lowest price on this wire, we buy a half truckload (20,000+ pounds), which will last about four months. Since we are almost out of wire, we solicited bids on March 31, 2014. We received the following bids: VENDOR Accent Wire L&P Wire-Tie Systems Cavert Wire Company Central States $ PER POUND .5295 .53 .555 .575 TOTAL COST $10,590 $10,600 $11,100 $11,500 The low bid, from Accent Wire, is identical to their previous bid four months ago. The product from Accent Wire has also resulted in superior performance at the MRF and has minimized the number of maintenance issues we have with our bale wire tie machine. In accordance with our Purchasing Policy, it is recommended that purchase of a half load of baling wire be procured through the lowest qualified bidder, Accent Wire Products, at a cost of $0.5295/pound. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey A. McKeen, P.E. General Manager Suggested Resolution: “That, in accordance with the Authority’s Purchasing Policy and bids received on April 2, 2014, the Board authorize purchase of a half truck load of baling wire (approximately 20,000 pounds) to Accent Wire Products, at a cost of $0.5295 per pound.” 4-C Account: 1009 063745 064002 064003 064004 064005 064006 064007 064008 064009 064010 064011 064012 064013 064014 064015 064016 064017 064018 064019 064020 064021 064022 064023 064024 064025 064026 064027 064028 064029 064030 064031 064032 064033 064034 064035 064036 064037 064038 CHECK RRA-736 CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK VC R600 A350 A430 A617 A880 B88 C115 C139 C243 C430 C760 D238 D260 D291 D780 H775 J129 K550 K714 M180 M185 M186 M450 M496 M895 O560 P812 R600 R600 R650 R887 S415 S765 T390 T935 T935 T935 T935 Void Check Airgas Great Lakes Alta Construction Equipment Art/Design Group, Ltd AT & T Brown-Darnell Co CDW Government, Inc. Car Trucking Cintas Corporation Employee Healthcare Reimbursement Consumers Energy Davis Listman PLLC Delwood Supply Detroit Edison Downriver Refrigeration The Home Depot J.H. Hart Urban Forestry Karl W. Schmidt & Assoc. K & K Maintenance Supply, Inc. MFasco Madison Generator Service Macnaughton Mckay Michigan Cat Michigan Municipal Risk Retiree Healthcare Reimbursement O'Reilly Auto Parts Propane Services Rizzo Services Rizzo Services RKA Petroleum Cos., Inc. The City of Rochester Hills Sentech Skilled Trade Services, Inc. SOCWA Terminal Supply Co. Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation SOCRRA CHECKS FOR THE MONTH OF: March 2014 PAYEE Page 1 of 4 -150.00 88.72 348.62 311.00 68.17 927.55 455.00 94,215.89 40.49 3,578.69 7,348.66 1,282.50 38.93 4,148.23 30.72 318.04 23,492.00 653.46 149.25 81.97 381.93 390.00 164.80 6,202.82 333.00 144.75 231.85 90,000.00 1,045.00 4,125.26 703.42 10,482.03 15,000.00 282.22 52,674.44 22,838.54 14,027.11 4,070.00 AMOUNT Void Check Maintenance of Equipment MRF Maintenance of Equipment MRF Public Education - Household Waste Flyers Phone Service Maintenance of Equipment MRF Supplies MRF Collection Contract Maintenance of Building MRF Employee Healthcare Reimbursement Gas Service Legal Services Maintenance of Building TS Electric Service Maintenance of Building TS Maintenance of Property and Grounds TS/MRF Brush Chipping Maintenance of Equipment MRF Maintenance of Equipment MRF Supplies MRF Maintenance of Equipment CS Maintenance of Equipment MRF Maintenance of Equipment TS/MRF Electric Service Retiree Healthcare Reimbursement Maintenance of Equipment MRF Equipment/Supplies MRF Collection Contract Cardboard Recycling Fuel MRF/TS Water Service Rental Properties Temporary MRF Labor Rent Office Space - SOCWA Maintenance of Equipment TS Collection Contract Collection Contract Collection Contract Commercial Recycling PURPOSE 064039 064040 064041 064042 064043 064044 064045 064046 064047 064048 064049 064050 064051 064052 064053 064054 064055 064056 064057 064058 064059 064060 064061 064062 064063 064064 064065 064066 064067 064068 064069 064070 064071 064072 064073 064074 064075 064076 064077 CHECK RRA-736 CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK T935 T935 T935 T935 T935 Y940 M181 P725 T290 C139 C760 R600 R600 T935 T935 A208 T935 R600 R600 A350 A395 A430 A611 A650 A880 B499 C134 C139 C139 C213 C243 C760 D260 D850 E488 F730 G480 H775 M180 Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation YP Macomb County Reimburse Dept. David Powe Teamsters Local #214 Car Trucking Consumers Energy Rizzo Services Rizzo Services Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation Advanced Disposal Service Tringali Sanitation Rizzo Services Rizzo Services Airgas Great Lakes Ajax Trailers, Inc. Alta Construction Equipment A.R.C. Welding & Repair Association Benefits Company AT & T Boones Express Retiree Healthcare Reimbursement Car Trucking Car Trucking CGS Safety Training Inc. Cintas Corporation Consumers Energy Delwood Supply Durst Lumber Company The Environmental Quality Co. Fraza/Forklifts Glass Recyclers Inc. The Home Depot MFasco SOCRRA CHECKS FOR THE MONTH OF: March 2014 PAYEE Page 2 of 4 1,650.00 880.00 2,750.00 550.00 7,700.00 47.00 34.88 5.00 720.00 37,421.06 454.57 150.00 83,670.85 53,762.00 41,015.82 231,443.77 238,346.52 150.00 150.00 383.35 57.93 2,178.24 2,025.00 12,903.24 71.72 528.00 1,405.92 1,600.00 113.40 775.00 76.40 18.70 22.80 31.94 9,052.00 4,917.96 473.26 431.40 160.76 AMOUNT Commercial Recycling Commercial Recycling Commercial Recycling Commercial Recycling Commercial Recycling Yellow Pages Ad Employee Court Payroll Adjustment Union Dues Collection Contract Gas Service Recycling Collection Collection Contract Collection Contract Collection Contract Refuse Collection and Disposal Collection Contract Recycling Collection Recycling Collection Maintenance of Equipment/Supplies TS/CS Maintenance of Equipment MRF Maintenance of Equipment MRF Maintenance of Equipment MRF Employee Health Insurance Phone Service Hauling Compost Reject Retiree Healthcare Reimbursement Recycling Collection Recycling Collection OSHA Compliance Training Maintenance of Building TS Gas Service Maintenance of Building TS Public Education - Earth Day Household Hazardous Waste Program Maintenance of Equipment MRF Recycling Mixed Glass Maintenance of Equipment/Supplies MRF Supplies MRF PURPOSE Account: 1013 064078 064079 064080 064081 064082 064083 064084 064085 064086 064087 064088 064089 064090 064091 064092 064093 064094 064095 064096 064097 064098 064099 064100 064101 064102 064103 064104 064105 064106 064107 064108 064109 064110 064111 064112 CHECK RRA-736 CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK M184 M186 M190 M274 M280 M353 M450 P812 R400 R600 R600 R600 R650 R920 S415 S761 S765 T499 T935 T935 V192 W820 M181 M340 M340 S761 M462 M462 C139 C760 D291 R600 S834 T935 T935 Account Total: Macomb Wholesale Macnaughton Mckay The City of Madison Heights MATZKA Incorporated Mayo Welding & Fabricating Co Metal Mart U.S.A. Michigan Cat Propane Services Resource Recycling Rizzo Services Rizzo Services Rizzo Services RKA Petroleum Cos., Inc. Rose Pest Solutions Sentech Skilled Trade Services, Inc. Smoracy, LLC SOCWA Tire Centers LLC Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation Van Horn Truck Parts Wright Tool Company Macomb County Reimburse Dept. MERS of Michigan MERS of Michigan Smoracy, LLC Michigan First Credit Union Michigan First Credit Union Car Trucking Consumers Energy Detroit Edison Rizzo Services Stansley Industries, Inc. Tringali Sanitation Tringali Sanitation SOCRRA CHECKS FOR THE MONTH OF: March 2014 PAYEE Page 3 of 4 Supplies MRF Maintenance of Equipment MRF Water/Sewer Service Maintenance of Equipment MRF Maintenance of Equipment MRF Maintenance of Equipment MRF Maintenance of Equipment TS Equipment/Supplies MRF Recycling Consulting Cardboard Recycling Cardboard Recycling Cardboard Recycling Fuel MRF/TS Maintenance of Rental Property - Pest Control Temporary MRF Labor Maintenance of Equipment CS Reimburse SOCWA Benefits Share Maintenance of Equipment TS Empty Dumpster CS Empty Roll Offs - MRF Maintenance of Equipment CS Maintenance of Equipment CS Employee Court Defined Benefit Defined Contribution Maintenance of Equipment CS MRC Conference MRC Conference Maintenance of Equipment/Supplies Collection Contract Gas Service Electric Service Collection Contract Hauling Leaves Collection Contract Collection Contract PURPOSE $1,474,532.61 Employee Healthcare Reimbursement 328.72 14.18 107.72 878.23 2,685.00 1,011.67 623.47 679.40 3,910.00 1,045.00 1,072.50 1,100.00 1,975.15 605.00 20,058.49 1,658.75 44,199.14 131.40 60.00 2,800.00 49.99 475.00 34.88 11,532.42 596.91 13.82 386.31 1,123.82 79,468.53 4,375.01 3,089.81 90,000.00 4,116.00 54,656.92 41,015.82 AMOUNT CK ZC CK Report Total: SUMMARY OF PAYMENTS 1009 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND 1013 IMPROVEMENT FUND 1001 DENTAL FUND TOTAL: Account Total: C134 Employee Medical, Optical, Dental Reimbursement Account Total: S195 SCARAB S250 Void Check PURPOSE 1,474,532.61 6,000.00 638.44 $1,481,171.05 $1,481,171.05 638.44 638.44 Employee Medical, Optical, Dental Reimbursement 6,000.00 6,000.00 Scarab Rental 0.00 Void Check AMOUNT Page 4 of 4 The payments listed above were presented to the Board of Trustees and were reviewed with no objection on April 9, 2014. Treasurer Secretary General Manager I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THE INVOICES COVERED BY THE ABOVE VOUCHERS FOR RECEIPT OF MATERIALS OR SERVICES RENDERED AND THAT THE PRICES AND COMPUTATIONS ARE CORRECT. Account: 1001 001776-1777 006120 006121 CHECK RRA-736 SOCRRA CHECKS FOR THE MONTH OF: March 2014 PAYEE Authority Other Customers Municipality Berkley Beverly Hills Birmingham Clawson Ferndale Hazel Park Huntington Woods Lathrup Village Oak Park Pleasant Ridge Royal Oak Troy 406.97 238.02 680.32 346.67 725.32 459.05 120.45 131.96 804.94 76.17 1,550.41 1,739.84 7,280.12 2,413.94 9,694.06 2,062.07 10,502.30 MSW 2013 458.14 283.06 777.31 386.44 845.14 541.61 135.34 145.24 929.34 86.52 1,792.24 2,059.85 8,440.23 2012 9,709.55 2,390.41 369.93 289.11 598.71 419.28 748.23 585.65 126.16 109.82 670.48 58.33 1,551.92 1,791.52 7,319.14 2014 506.46 82.70 0.00 58.75 132.50 0.00 6.15 0.00 15.00 0.00 92.50 7.50 111.36 0.00 423.76 2012 4-D-1 30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.00 0.00 30.00 Compost 2013 2012 Recyclables 2013 4.21 40.33 39.77 0.00 90.86 96.10 0.00 85.28 84.91 0.00 168.01 168.13 0.00 51.63 56.64 0.00 109.09 117.34 0.00 40.44 42.44 0.00 72.79 75.79 0.00 17.47 18.56 0.00 69.20 72.54 0.00 26.28 24.21 7.00 321.84 307.56 0.00 345.31 354.89 7.00 1,398.20 1,419.11 2014 11.21 1,438.53 1,458.88 MARCH TONNAGE ANALYSIS 2012 2,185.10 2,453.71 503.07 322.93 848.45 403.31 842.66 501.49 196.24 150.52 877.48 100.38 1,887.97 2,094.73 8,729.23 Total 2013 2,431.44 449.55 384.37 753.49 481.27 872.83 636.69 199.54 124.43 729.96 79.60 1,872.60 2,144.63 8,728.96 2014 1,439.64 12,447.29 11,182.94 11,160.40 36.82 79.62 549.00 95.26 427.09 154.78 1,077.82 61.99 438.07 124.60 960.38 51.04 582.05 73.38 223.13 14.61 162.71 59.48 1,091.04 21.27 120.30 313.68 2,225.44 353.11 2,405.16 1,402.82 10,262.19 2014 Municipality Berkley Beverly Hills Birmingham Clawson Ferndale Hazel Park Huntington Woods Lathrup Village Oak Park Pleasant Ridge Royal Oak Troy 82% 75% 80% 87% 86% 92% 63% 88% 92% 73% 83% 83% MSW Percentage of City's Total Waste Stream 4-D-2 Mar-14 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Compost Percentage of City's Total Waste Stream TONNAGE PERCENTAGES SOCRRA 18% 25% 20% 13% 14% 8% 37% 12% 8% 27% 17% 17% Recyclables Percentage of City's Total Waste Stream SOCRRA BUDGET ANALYSIS March-14 REVENUES BUDGET MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MEMBERS MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE OTHERS YARD WASTE OTHERS SALE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PAPER BOXBOARD CARDBOARD PLASTIC SCRAP METAL TIN CANS NON-FERROUS METAL GLASS BATTERIES USED ELECTRONICS OTHER INCOME COMPOST SALES INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS RENTAL OF HOMES GRANTS MISC INCOME TOTAL REVENUES EXPENSES REVENUES OVER EXPENSES 4-D-3 VARIANCES $1,426,592.00 70,000.00 5,000.00 $1,501,592.00 $1,391,031.40 93,697.07 250.00 $1,484,978.47 ($35,560.60) 23,697.07 (4,750.00) ($16,613.53) $65,000.00 18,000.00 5,000.00 36,000.00 8,000.00 13,000.00 1,500.00 800.00 400.00 2,000.00 $149,700.00 $39,476.80 10,965.00 4,394.53 35,235.93 2,660.46 9,120.89 0.00 990.50 0.00 2,168.77 $105,012.88 ($25,523.20) ($7,035.00) (605.47) (764.07) (5,339.54) (3,879.11) (1,500.00) 190.50 (400.00) 168.77 ($44,687.12) $4,000.00 1,400.00 7,700.00 0.00 2,000.00 $15,100.00 $0.00 669.43 10,566.00 0.00 419.00 $11,654.43 ($4,000.00) (730.57) 2,866.00 0.00 (1,581.00) ($3,445.57) $1,666,392.00 $1,601,645.78 ($64,746.22) BUDGET MADISON HEIGHTS FACILITY TROY TRANSFER FACILITY MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPOST FACILITY ADMINISTRATIVE & GENERAL COLLECTION CONTRACT EXPENSES ACTUAL ACTUAL VARIANCES $250.00 253,650.00 94,600.00 21,000.00 26,450.00 92,064.00 1,060,000.00 $1,548,014.00 $6,783.11 269,932.96 100,658.74 11,685.13 13,229.02 86,160.59 1,040,368.00 $1,528,817.55 $6,533.11 16,282.96 6,058.74 (9,314.87) (13,220.98) (5,903.41) (19,632.00) ($19,196.45) $118,378.00 $72,828.23 ($45,549.77) SOCRRA BUDGET ANALYSIS July 1, 2013 THROUGH March 31, 2014 REVENUES BUDGET MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MEMBERS $12,839,322.00 MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE OTHERS 665,000.00 YARD WASTE OTHERS 46,000.00 $13,550,322.00 ACTUAL VARIANCES $12,541,998.90 886,628.32 63,875.80 $13,492,503.02 ($297,323.10) 221,628.32 17,875.80 ($57,818.98) $522,000.00 162,000.00 43,000.00 294,000.00 70,000.00 105,000.00 13,000.00 6,900.00 2,800.00 10,000.00 $1,228,700.00 $356,333.09 102,550.74 52,597.88 290,053.05 61,798.23 83,052.07 8,665.88 5,979.25 2,671.15 12,360.98 $976,062.32 ($165,666.91) (59,449.26) 9,597.88 (3,946.95) (8,201.77) (21,947.93) (4,334.12) (920.75) (128.85) 2,360.98 ($252,637.68) $27,000.00 12,000.00 69,200.00 0.00 19,000.00 $127,200.00 $32,043.50 15,322.01 66,998.00 0.00 11,717.85 $126,081.36 $5,043.50 3,322.01 (2,202.00) 0.00 (7,282.15) ($1,118.64) TOTAL REVENUES $14,906,222.00 $14,594,646.70 ($311,575.30) EXPENSES BUDGET ACTUAL $77,850.00 1,855,940.00 918,050.00 197,900.00 324,434.00 932,636.00 7,950,000.00 2,010,000.00 $14,266,810.00 $130,285.11 2,261,272.85 886,996.08 164,638.49 295,622.29 805,644.54 7,564,925.38 2,174,462.32 $14,283,847.06 $52,435.11 405,332.85 (31,053.92) (33,261.51) (28,811.71) (126,991.46) (385,074.62) 164,462.32 $17,037.06 $639,412.00 $310,799.64 ($328,612.36) SALE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PAPER BOXBOARD CARDBOARD PLASTIC SCRAP METAL TIN CANS NON-FERROUS METAL GLASS BATTERIES ELECTRONICS OTHER INCOME COMPOST SALES INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS RENTAL OF HOMES GRANTS MISC INCOME MADISON HEIGHTS FACILITY TROY TRANSFER FACILITY MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPOST FACILITY ADMINISTRATIVE & GENERAL COLLECTION CONTRACT EXPENSES COLLECTION & DISPOSAL FEES IN TRANSIT REVENUES OVER EXPENSES 4-D-4 VARIANCES Unrestricted Cash 2,325,797 2,499,835 2,592,192 2,740,593 2,652,373 2,785,819 2,724,886 2,711,339 2,752,334 2,480,521 2,367,003 2,386,698 2,648,717 Date 3/28/2013 4/30/2013 5/30/2013 6/28/2013 7/31/2013 8/30/2013 9/25/2013 10/30/2013 11/27/2013 12/30/2013 1/31/2014 2/27/2014 3/31/2014 4 - D- 5 2,440,465 2,626,327 2,703,483 2,692,288 2,616,548 2,591,393 2,698,018 2,477,276 2,565,878 2,162,902 2,252,307 2,185,250 2,291,109 Working Capital March 2013 - March 2014 FINANCIAL STATUS SUMMARY SOCRRA 172.2% 185.3% 190.8% 190.0% 183.8% 182.0% 189.5% 174.0% 180.2% 151.9% 158.2% 153.5% 160.9% % of Goal COMPOST PRODUCED & DELIVERED October 1, 2013 to March 22, 2014 Community Berkley Beverly Hills Birmingham Clawson Ferndale Hazel Park Huntington Woods Lathrup Village Oak Park Pleasant Ridge Royal Oak Troy SOCRRA activities Rochester Hills residents Cash Customers Account Customers Donations TOTAL YARDS Finished Compost Received (cu. yds.) Estimated Value 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 5 473 4,997 $0 $25 $2,364 $24,985 15 $75 5,490 4-D-6 March 14, 2014 Board of Trustees SOCRRA Subject: Resolution of Appreciation-Alex Allie Board Members: Mr. Alex Allie, who has represented Huntington Woods on the SOCRRA Board for 24 years, has retired from his position with Huntington Woods as of February 28, 2014. Mr. Allie has been invited to attend the April Board meeting, where he will be presented the Resolution of Appreciation which was approved by the Board at the March Board meeting. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey A. McKeen, P.E. General Manager Suggested Resolution: “None” 5-A March 14, 2014 Board of Trustees SOCRRA Subject: Budget – 2014/15 Board Members: The proposed Budget for SOCRRA for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 is being completed and will be distributed with the agenda package for the May Board meeting. The following schedule is recommended for the Board's consideration: Prior to the May Board Meeting The General Manager conducts a joint meeting with the Advisory Committee of each Authority to review the General Manager's recommendations regarding salary and fringe benefits for the administrative staff. May Board Meeting (May 14, 2014) A joint meeting of the SOCWA and SOCRRA Boards is held at 9:30 A.M., following the regularly scheduled SOCWA Board Meeting, to review the recommendation of the Advisory Committees regarding salary and fringe benefits for the administrative staff. The proposed budget for 2014/15 will be presented by the General Manager during the regularly scheduled May Board meeting. June Board Meeting (June 11, 2014) The Public Hearing on the budget is held and the final budget is adopted. It is recommended that the Board approve the General Manager's recommended schedule for review and adoption of the proposed Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014. Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Jeffrey A. McKeen, P.E. General Manager Suggested Resolution: “That the Board adopt the General Manager’s recommended schedule for review and adoption of the proposed Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014.” 5-B April 2, 2014 Board of Trustees SOCRRA Subject: General Manager Evaluation Board Members: It has been the Board’s practice for the past several years to conduct an annual evaluation of the General Manager. My last evaluation was completed in May of 2013. I am proposing to use the same evaluation form, which is attached, that we used last year. Following the April 9 Board meeting, an e-mail will be sent to each Board Member with the evaluation form as an attachment. This form can be completed on your computer and directly e-mailed to Karen Bever by clicking on the button labeled “submit”. It is requested that each Board member complete the evaluation form and return it to Karen by April 25, 2014. Karen will compile the results and submit them to Greg Rassel and the Advisory Committee for review prior to the May Board meeting. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________ Jeffrey A. McKeen, P.E. General Manager Suggested Resolution: “That the Board members be requested to complete the General Manager Evaluation form and forward to Karen Bever by April 25, 2014. Karen will forward the results to the Advisory Committee for review at the May Board meeting.” 5-C GENERAL MANAGER PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM Name of Evaluator: ____________________________________ Please rate the General Manager on the following behaviors using this scale: 1 = Outstanding 2 = Above Average 3 = Satisfactory 4 = Marginal 5 = Unsatisfactory. 1. Communication Rating: __________ Comments: 2. Job Knowledge Rating: __________ Comments: 3. Organizational Management Rating: __________ Comments: 4. Leadership Rating: __________ Comments: 5. Dependability Rating: __________ Comments: 6. Initiative Rating: __________ Comments: 7. Problem Solving and Creativity Rating: __________ Comments: 8. Adaptability Rating: __________ Comments: 9. Productivity Rating: __________ Comments: 10. Relationship with the Board Rating: __________ Comments: 11. Judgment Rating: __________ Comments: 12. Quality of Work Rating: __________ Comments: 13. Customer Service Rating: __________ Comments: Do you have any other general or overall comments? GOALS FOR 2014/2015 Each Board Member is asked to list 5 goals that you would like to see the General Manager accomplish over the 2014/2015 fiscal year. GOALS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. March 13, 2014 Board of Trustees SOCRRA Subject: General Counsel Evaluation Board Members: It has been our practice for the past several years to conduct an annual evaluation of the General Counsel. The last evaluation of Mr. Davis was completed in May of 2013. I am proposing that we use the same form, which is attached, for this year’s evaluation. Following the April Board meeting, you will receive an e-mail containing a pdf attachment of the General Counsel Evaluation form. This form can be completed on your computer and e-mailed back to Karen Bever by clicking on a button labeled “submit”. In order to complete this evaluation for review at the May Board meeting, I am requesting that each Board Member complete the electronic evaluation form and e-mail it to Karen Bever by April 25, 2014. I will compile the results and report them to the Board at our May meeting. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________ Jeffrey A. McKeen, P.E. General Manager Suggested Resolution: “That Board Members be requested to complete the General Counsel Evaluation form and e-mail it to Karen Bever by April 25, 2014 for compilation and review at the May Board meeting.” 5-D March 14, 2014 Board of Trustees SOCRRA Subject: Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) Conference Board Members: The MRC’s Annual Conference and Trade Show is scheduled for April 29-May 1 at the Eagle Tree Marriott in Ypsilanti. The brochure for this conference is attached. SOCRRA is a Silver Sponsor of this year’s conference. We are inviting the members of the Recycling Committee to attend one day of the conference at SOCRRA’s expense. I am also extending that invitation to members of the Board. The Tuesday tour of Vintage Tech Recyclers and the Thursday tour of the Ann Arbor composting operation should be especially interesting. If you are interested in attending, please contact Karen Bever and she will make the necessary arrangements. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________ Jeffrey A. McKeen, P.E. General Manager Suggested Resolution: “That the report on the Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) Annual Conference be received and filed.” 5-E Their generous support makes this all happen! Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Glass Recyclers LTD. G Providing P Quality Cullet to the Glass Industry. Bronze Sponsors Platinum Sponsors TUESDAY, APRIL 29 TRAININGS & TOURS A mix of tours and training opportunities, lunch included A.M. TRAINING TUESDAY AT A GLANCE 7 A.M. 7:00 – 8:45 A.M. Registration 8 A.M. 9 A.M. 10 A.M. 9 A.M. – Noon TOUR Washtenaw Community College & St. Joseph Mercy Hospital 8 A.M. – Noon TRAINING Zing Train: The Art of Giving Great Service 8:00 A.M. – Noon ZING TRAIN: THE ART OF GIVING GREAT SERVICE The Zingerman’s Community of Businesses is an enterprise of eateries born and ‘bread’ in Ann Arbor. Zingerman’s has become a world renowned brand and has set the standard for great customer service in the specialty foods industry. This success has come from combining an innovative service philosophy with practical working systems. Zingerman’s approach has been successfully applied in a wide variety of businesses and nonprofits that are committed to improving the quality of their customer service. Learn about Zingerman’s approach to customer service and building a culture of great service in your own organization. New tools and techniques will help you teach it, define it, live it, measure it, and reward it. OR A.M. TOURS 11 A.M. 9:00 A.M. – Noon WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE & ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL 12 P.M. 1 P.M. 2 P.M. Noon – 1 P.M. Lunch Eagle Crest or Zingerman’s 1:15 – 4 P.M. TOUR Michigan Stadium & Vintage Tech Recyclers 3 P.M. 4 P.M. 7 P.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M. 10 P.M. 11 P.M. Sarah Archer, Iris Waste Diversion Specialists Bill Gurn, Haworth Marylin N. Glass-Hedges, Green Manufacturing Initiative, WMU Manufacturers of all shapes and sizes are seriously considering the value of Landfill Free or Zero Landfill programs to reduce costs and increase their competitive advantage. Learn more about Landfill Free and the importance of recycling within the movement. Bill Gurn, Facilities Manager at Haworth Inc. has quickly become an expert on the topic, generating revenue from recycling and making Haworth a sustainability leader among manufacturers. Gurn and Marylin Glass-Hedges from WMU’s Green Manufacturing Initiative & Industrial Consortium will share a variety of case studies and provide a slew of practical tips and tools that will get participants on the path to undertake Landfill Free programs of their own. Large and small companies will learn how to assess their waste, identify priorities and potential service providers, and understand material handling and transportation needs and techniques. Learn how to use the Landfill Free concept to further reduce high volume production waste in the first place. OR P.M. TOURS 1:15 – 4:00 P.M. MICHIGAN STADIUM & VINTAGE TECH RECYCLERS How is trash and recycling handled at the largest college stadium in the country? Tour participants will find out with an informative tour of the Michigan Stadium. Learn how waste generated by more than 100,000 people is collected, moved and managed by University of Michigan staff. From there, tour the new Vintage Tech Recyclers (VTR) facility in Canton. This innovative electronics recycling company opened their only electronics recycling facility in Michigan a year ago. Tour attendees will see electronics dismantled and recycled and will learn more about how VTR achieves their zero waste to landfill recycling policy. GRUB CRAWL Noon – 1:00 P.M. 6:00 – 10:00 P.M. Join your peers for a night on the town. Leave by bus for a short ride to Ypsilanti’s famous Depot Town. Visit three of the City’s coolest evening establishments for a light meal and fun filled evening. Join us! A.M. tour participants will return to the Eagle Crest Resort and join A.M. training participants to EITHER enjoy lunch and P.M. training at the hotel OR to attend the P.M. tour that starts with lunch and learning at Zingerman’s Delicatessen before continuing on to scheduled P.M. tours. 6 – 10 P.M. Grub Crawl THE RUSH TO LANDFILL FREE: EVERTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING A PROGRAM LUNCH EAGLE CREST & TRAINING OR ZINGERMAN’S DELICATESSEN & TOURS 5 P.M. 6 P.M. TRAINING Landfill Free Program Building Washtenaw Community College (WCC) began composting campus food waste using the Green Mountain Technologies Earth Tub in November 2012. Since its installation, this institution has diverted more than 6 tons of material from landfills. Tour participants will learn more about the impact this food waste composting program has had on WCC and see a live demonstration of the Earth Tub in action. Participants will then visit St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to learn more about their award-winning recycling, energy and water conservation programs. A recycling and waste-focused tour of the hospital will provide ample time for questions & answers about material handling in a healthcare setting. P.M. TRAINING 1:15 – 4:00 P.M. Sponsored by: Become a member of Michigan’s premiere recycling association. Register for the 32nd Annual Conference and choose to join the MRC. Be a part of Michigan’s only dedicated statewide advocate for recycling and composting Support and benefit from MRC’s representation in state-level policy development Receive member discounts for MRC programs, training, workshops, and conferences Network with public and private sector recyclers and composters throughout the state Stay on top of legislation that may impact your business with timely information, updates and representation Expand your knowledge of the industry through Coalition training and promotional programs, communications and activities a wide variety of on-line information and resources your company to professional recycling and composting members with public and private sector members impacting programs in Michigan to the MRC Listserv where members share information, issues, ideas and solutions every day a discount on Resource Recycling Magazine, one of the premier industry journals in the country your company with MRC, using a MRC member logo in your promotions And so much more. Access Promote Partner Access Get Associate WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 WELCOME 9:00 – 9:10 A.M. Ann Arbor Mayor, John Hieftje WEDNESDAY AT A GLANCE KEYNOTE 9:10 – 10:00 A.M. DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 7 A.M. 7 – 9 A.M. Registration Richard Gertman, Consultant, For Sustainability Too 8 A.M. 9 A.M. 9 – 9:10 A.M. Welcome: John Hieftje 9:10 – 10 A.M. Keynote: Richard Gertman 10 A.M. 10:10–11 A.M. Carts Part 1 Recycling Incentive Programs Commercial & Residential Zero Waste 11 A.M. 11:10–Noon Carts Part 2 1 P.M. Custodial & Maintenance Zero Waste Noon–1 P.M. MRC Awards Luncheon 1–3 P.M. Exhibition Hall Grand Opening Exhibition Hall Open 12 P.M. Market Development 2 P.M. 3 P.M. 4 P.M. 5 P.M. 6 P.M. 3:10-4 P.M. Other Organics Part 1 March Into Recycling Keeping Trash Out of Recycling 4:10 - 5 P.M. E-Waste Dialogue Recycling Tours with Impact Plastic Markets 5 – 8 P.M. Exhibitor Reception 10.20.30 Auctions Many of us have been working to make recycling so convenient that we’ve lost sight of the real goal of recycling. Successful recycling is not just about minimizing the cost of collecting unwanted materials; it is about maintaining the quality of the recovered materials so that they can be used for their ‘highest and best’ purpose. It is important that we focus on a number of goals when designing collection and processing systems, and that we establish policies for contracting for services that support these goals. Gertman will share his framework for, and the essential elements of, a sustainable materials management system. Understand recycling programming from a systems approach and hear about ten out-of-box concepts for making a real impact in your community or business. Richard Gertman’s 44 years in the materials management field had him working for a non-profit recycling organization, the California Solid Waste Management Board, a Waste Removal and Recycling Company, the City of San Jose Office of Environmental Management, an engineering consulting firm, and an environmental planning company. This varied experience has helped him understand the needs of all of the sectors involved in sustainable materials management. He implemented the first city-wide curbside collection recycling program in California in 1974, and the first municipal composting program in 1981; he implemented the first big-city residential curbside recycling collection program in the US in the City of San Jose in 1985; the residential wet-dry collection systems in Portola Valley and Woodside in 2002; and the San Jose city-wide commercial wet-dry collection system in 2012. He also co-authored the “Single Stream Recycling Best Practices Manual” with Susan Kinsella of Conservatree, in 2006. 7 P.M. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:10 – 11:00 A.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M. 10 P.M. 11 P.M. CARTS PART 1: WHERE’S THE MAGIC? Moderator - Matt Biolette, Chef Container Representatives from Lansing, Allegan Co. & Dearborn It’s being proven time and time again that large, covered, wheeled recycling carts are increasing the volume of material recycled at the curb. Why? How much more material are they attracting? What factors should municipalities explore when considering carts? Learn about the impact carts have had on curbside recycling programs in Lansing, Allegan County, and City of Dearborn. RECYCLING INCENTIVE PROGRAMS: A COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE Moderator - Claire Galed, Huntington Woods Rewards for Recycling, RecycleBank and other incentive programs have been tested in communities throughout Michigan. Are these programs making short-term and long-term impacts on the communities they are meant to serve? Learn about the effectiveness of these programs from Rochester Hills, Westland, West Bloomfield and Grand Rapids. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS THAT REALLY GET TO ZERO WASTE Richard Gertman, For Sustainability Too Many Zero Waste plans have been made but most have not been able to fully implement plans or achieve their goals. Why? When garbage is sent directly to the landfill, recoverable materials are lost if not properly separated by the generator. Processing compacted mixed garbage does not yield high value recyclables, but if compostable organics are collected separately from non-compostable materials, very little of what we throw away needs to be landfilled. Learn how collection programs can accommodate generator needs while maximizing recovery. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 11:10 A.M. – Noon CARTS PART 2: PUTTING CARTS AT THE CURB Brian Miller, Cascade Engineering So you’d like to add or upgrade your curbside recycling program with covered carts? Understand all the implications associated with adding carts to your program. Learn about financing strategies, equipment requirements, elements of a successful roll-out, RFID technology and other cart management strategies. FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS FOR MARKET DEVELOPMENT Moderator - Lindsey Walker, Emmet County Representatives from regional processors Michigan residents are hearing that they can recycle more but comprehensive programs aren’t available across the state. Successful recycling comes down to viable markets. Better serve residents by hearing from regional and local companies that provide options for the more difficult to manage materials of plastic #1-7, carpet, stuffed animals, textiles, and vinyl siding. ZERO WASTE TRAINING FOR CUSTODIAL & MAINTENANCE STAFF Lisa Perschke, Recycle Ann Arbor Developing relationships and gaining the support of custodial and maintenance staff for implementation of comprehensive facility sustainability programs is challenging but can be achieved if all the elements for success are incorporated in the process. Whether a service hauler, business manager or property manager, this session will address all aspects needed to operate a successful program on a daily basis. MRC AWARDS LUNCHEON Noon – 1:00 P.M. MRC’s Excellence in Recycling Award will honor the most successful and innovative waste reduction and recycling program in Michigan. Learn about exciting programs that are being developed and implemented and those that have sustained the test of time. EXHIBITION HALL GRAND OPENING 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. Enjoy dessert and coffee while our conference exhibitors showcase their products and services. Relax a bit and mingle with conference attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and invited guests as we have the Grand Opening of our Exhibition Hall. CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONCURRENT SESSIONS 3:10 – 4:00 P.M. 4:10 – 5:00 P.M. OTHER ORGANICS PART 1: COLLECTION & HANDLING E-WASTE STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE Brian Rosa, North Carolina Division of Environmental Assistance Justin Swan, Organicycle Successful organics recovery begins with programs that are customized to fit the needs of both the generator and the hauler. Understand the responsibilities of all parties when it comes to fitting the program with the right containers, equipment, education and more. Hear about some west Michigan case studies that will help you better understand the challenges and opportunities of other organics recovery. MARCH FORTH INTO RECYCLING Elisa Seltzer, Emmet County Mike Csapo, RRRASOC Matt Biolette, Chef Container In a recent address to the Joint Appropriations Committee, Governor Snyder recommended that the legislature appropriate $1 million in general funds to a new recycling initiative. While the Governor has made the recommendation, the legislature will have the final say. Understand what this opportunity and potential policy changes could mean to your community. Learn how you can put your community ahead of the curve and be on the leading edge of the recycling wave in Michigan. Explore the options and resources communities have for making viable and sustainable recycling programs available to their residents. Hear about rural and urban communities that have successfully invested in new and existing recycling programs to provide or simply improve the delivery of convenient and comprehensive services. Learn about different collection service models; public, contracted, franchise, and subscription and how your community can leverage the necessary resources to establish recycling services and build a high level of participation that benefits the community as a whole. This is the second of a two-part session focused on Michigan’s recycling potential in light of the State’s renewed commitment to recycling. Part 1, a FREE webinar on March 4th at 2 P.M., will focus on the State’s recommendations and process for funding and growing recycling in Michigan. Understand why we need your voice to assure recycling is funded. Check the MRC’s website for details at michiganrecycles.org. KEEPING THE TRASH OUT OF RECYCLING: WHAT IS ALL THIS %^&*? Facilitator – Nancy Stone, former educator at the City of Ann Arbor Contamination is a growing problem and there’s no easy fix. Contamination seems to peak when communities move to automated cart collection programs and there are things you should know before your make this change. Participate in this Group Think session about all things contamination. In dialogue with private and public sector colleagues, develop a complete understanding about the challenges material recovery facilities face when contamination rates rise. Explore the role of education and the responsibility all partners play in controlling the problem. Facilitator – Mike Csapo, MRC Policy Committee Chair Steve Noble, MI Dept. of Environmental Quality Growth in electronics recycling volume is headed towards a plateau and collection locations are limiting what they accept. Many residents in rural areas of Michigan remain unserved. This moderated open forum interactive session will explore the issues limiting the growth of the program and how to address the obstacles on recycling of electronics. Understand your role in moving the effort forward and provide valuable feedback to the MRC and DEQ as we work to update the Michigan Electronic Takeback law. RECYCLING IN ACTION: TOURS WITH IMPACT Kate Caldwell, Consultant Take your facility tours to the next level with key insights from a professional tour developer and guide. Kate Caldwell developed and led tours for Disney, the Nature Conservancy and more. Let Kate show the way to make your tours have lasting impact, using examples from her work consulting with Emmet County Recycling. PLASTIC MARKETS Patty Moore, Moore Recycling Associates China’s Green Fence and the recent decrease in export markets has impacted developing plastic markets and collection programs throughout the U.S. What can we expect from mixed, bulk rigid, and specialty overseas and domestic plastics markets in the future? Learn about the intricacies of these materials and markets from the founder of Moore Recycling Associates, a national consulting firm with expertise in plastic packaging and post-consumer recycling. 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. EXHIBITOR RECEPTION A progressive buffet and cash bar provide the perfect opportunity to unwind, schmooze a little and prepare for an evening of fun. Exhibitors and sponsors will be available to continue the dialogue while you renew old friendships and cement new ones. As usual, the MRC has an auction for everybody’s budget. The Silent Auction will feature 20 mid-level items while the Tin Can Auction features 30 smaller, fun items all donated by MRC supporters. The MRC LIVE! Auction will feature just 10 high ticket items donated by MRC supporters. Remember, before you bid, be a donor. MRC will recognize you for doing your part in making the auctions the very best this year. Contact the office for details. • Be part of the fun, bid often. • Walk away with a fabulous deal. • Help the MRC mission! • You’ll still have time to tour the town. Sponsored by: THURSDAY, MAY 1 BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES 8:00 – 9:15 A.M. Engage in informal and hearty breakfast conversation with peers on some of today’s most pressing issues. Share and gather information about the topics below and learn about the challenges and successes faced in providing services and finding solutions. Have a topic you would like to discuss? Contact the MRC if you’d like to facilitate a a roundtable. Topics might include, but are not limited to: • Plastics • Textiles • Organics • Education • Social Media • Electronics • Hard-to-Recycle Materials PLENARY 9:30 - 10:20 A.M. NEXT GENERATION ORGANICS MANAGEMENT Thomas Bintz, Founder, We Generation, Inc. The composting industry is going through a renaissance. As we work to mitigate the impacts of waste disposal and increase the recovery of other organics, new technologies are being tested and adapted to manage this challenging to handle, high volume material stream. Understand the drivers of change that have moved and are continuing to move us in a new direction. Learn about best management strategies and developing technologies for different organic streams and how we can move forward to effectively meet the needs of a growing number of stakeholders. What’s it going to take to make the necessary changes and employ these new strategies? Hear about exciting projects and the regulations, financing and public/private partnerships that it takes to makes them a reality. Founder of We Generation, Inc. (dba Cambi Services,Inc.) Thomas Bintz is an innovator and leader in the organics management industry with over 17 years of experience. In 1997 he was part of the management team of Synagro Technologies Inc. which grew a $20 million dollar regional organics management company to be the largest organics management company in North America with sales exceeding $350 million dollars. In 2010 he joined an executive management team to start Harvest Power, an organics management company focused on extracting energy and creating high value soils from organics. Bintz graduated from Purdue University and received his MBA from Texas A&M University. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:30 A.M. - Noon THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE & COMPREHENSIVE DROP-OFF CENTERS Becky Andrews, Recycle Ann Arbor Linda Berch, Recycle Livingston Esther Williams, Midland Recyclers The growth of curbside recycling across the state is remarkable, but what about those populations and materials that aren’t well served by curbside programs? While good, comprehensive drop-off sites are integral to the success of recycling in any THURSDAY continued THURSDAY AT A GLANCE ORGANICS PART 2: PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES & REDUCTION POLICIES 7 A.M. 7:30 – 9:15 A.M. Registration 8 A.M. 8:00 – 9:15 A.M. Breakfast Roundtables 9 A.M. 10 A.M. 11 A.M. 12 P.M. 1 P.M. 2 P.M. 9:30 – 10:20 A.M. Plenary: Thomas Bintz 10:30 A.M. – Noon Drop-off Centers Organics Part 2 Noon–1 P.M. Lunch 1–2 P.M. Exhibition Hall Dessert & Coffee 2–3 P.M. PLENARY Economic Opportunities 3 P.M. 4 P.M. 5 P.M. community, funding the generally not-for-profit center is an on-going concern. Learn about the challenges and opportunities faced by nonprofit recycling center drop-off sites from some of Michigan’s best programs. Understand the structure of these organizations, what and how much they manage, how they finance their operations, what makes them valuable to the overall recycling effort, and how they can positively contribute to a community’s sense of place. 4 – 5 P.M. TOUR City of Ann Arbor Compost Site Map available for self-haul to site Event Recycling Programs Brian Rosa, North Carolina Division of Environmental Assistance Nicole Chardoul, Resource Recycling Systems Dana Kirk, Michigan State University John Biernbaum, Michigan State University Composters are adapting technologies and growing to meet the organic management needs of generators but supplemental policies also need to catch up. Foodservice packaging, waste diversion and zero waste policies have a tremendous impact on successful food waste reduction and processing. Learn about a Washtenaw County group that is advocating for implementation of foodservice packaging and waste policies to reduce waste to landfill and support diversion of leftover food to higher end uses as well as make food waste processing easier. Learn about up and coming processing technologies that are driving better food waste management. Hear from two Michigan State University pioneers who are using anaerobic digestion and worms to manage a variety of the university’s organic waste streams. LUNCH Noon – 1:00 P.M. Bill Rustem, Governor Synder’s Director of Strategy Hear about the Executive Office’s intention for investing in recycling and leading an effort to make Michigan a competitive and high-performing, recycling state. If time allows, hear about the MRC’s progress this year and plans for next. EXHIBITION HALL 1:00– 2:00 P.M. Last chance for dessert and coffee with the exhibitors. PLENARY 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. THE WORLD OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES Marty Seaman, VP, Resource Recycling Systems Virg Bernero, Chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Taskforce for the U.S. Conference of Mayors SUSTAINABLE EVENT RECYCLING PROGRAMS THAT WORK Marty Seaman will share his unique perspective on growing industry leadership in recycled commodity development and the public policy needed to support it. Learn through Resource Recycling System’s national work about the partnership opportunities available as Michigan seeks to cash in on the economic benefits recycling brings to the marketplace. Recently chosen to lead the task force on advanced manufacturing for the Conference of Mayors, Bernero will share strategies to attract, retain and support recycling in advanced manufacturing in communities. Understand the interplay between today’s commodity marketplace and the policy options that must be considered as we work to return Michigan to the forefront of the recycling economy. Roger Cargill, Schupan Recycling Roger Curtis, Michigan International Speedway David Steiner, Yankee Air Museum 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. The nation’s largest events are going green. Why? Because it’s good PR and it reinforces recycling habits in a very public way. But it is no easy feat. Making recycling a reality at events, large and small, takes money, buy-in, planning, and enthusiastic volunteers. Learn about the elements of a successful event recycling plan and the tactics and strategies for making a sustainable program with impact. Hear about programs that have faced the challenges and succeeded. TOUR CITY OF ANN ARBOR COMPOST SITE WeCare organics operates the City’s compost site, processing approximately 10,000 tons per year of Ann Arbor’s yard debris and other organic debris. WeCare also composts food scraps from the University of Michigan campus cafeterias’ food waste pilot projects. See the site, equipment and the composting process in action. Learn about WeCare’s processes for managing a growing list of organic material. No transportation provided. Map will be available for self-haul to the compost site. 6 P.M. 7 P.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M. 10 P.M. 11 P.M. Support recycling! Donate an item for the MRC’s Annual 102030 Auction Whether or not you plan to attend the conference, show your support for recycling and composting with a donation to the annual auction. Your company will be recognized for its contribution in front of at least 200 attendees during the event. The MRC is a statewide nonprofit recycling advocate, funded through its members and programs. The Annual Conference is an important opportunity for volunteers of the organization to fundraise for the MRC mission. Please consider donating something of value in support of MRC’s work to advance sustainable materials use and recovery in Michigan. Contact the MRC office if you’d like to make a tax-deductible donation to the auction, (517) 974-3672. CONSIDER EXHIBITING! The MRC Annual Conference & Exhibition attracts state and municipal recycling representatives, waste & recycling equipment suppliers, waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting professionals in the public and private sector, recycled product manufacturers and distributors, and other industry stakeholders. The Exhibitor Booth Package includes an 8’ dressed table, two chairs, and one complimentary registration. Electricity is available for an additional $25. REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION OPTIONS MAIL registration form and payment to: MRC, PO Box 10070, Lansing, MI 48901 EMAIL scanned form with payment notification to [email protected] FAX form with payment notification to (517) 487-9541 ON-LINE visit www.michiganrecycles.org OR CALL the MRC office at (517) 974-3672 $500 MRC Members $600 Non-Members NAME & TITLE Register electronically on the MRC website at michiganrecycles.org or call the office at (517) 974-3672 COMPANY/ORGANIZATION EXHIBITION HALL DEDICATED HOURS Wednesday, April 30 After Lunch Reception Thursday, May 1 After Lunch ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP 1–3 P.M. 5–8 P.M. PHONE, FAX 1–2 P.M. EMAIL (REQUIRED FOR CONFIRMATION) EXHIBITOR HOURS Set-up, Tuesday, April 29 Set-up, Wednesday, April 30 Wednesday, April 30 Thursday, May 1 3:30 - 6 P.M. 6:30 - 8 A.M. 1–8 P.M. 8 A.M.–3 P.M. Take-down, Thursday, May 1, 3 P.M. REGISTRATION PREFERENCES MEMBER by 4/14 MEMBER after 4/14 NON MEMBER by 4/14 NON MEMBER after 4/14 $325 $350 $400 $425 $150 $175 $225 $250 $200 $225 $275 $300 $50 $50 $50 $50 $100 $125 $175 $200 Full Registration (Tues-Thurs) Includes tours, training, keynotes, sessions, exhibits, auction, meals, & networking events Tuesday only Includes tours, training, & Grub Crawl HOTEL INFORMATION Wednesday only Includes keynote, sessions, lunch, exhibits & evening activities Wednesday evening Exhibits, buffet, & auctions Thursday only Includes keynote, sessions, lunch, closing plenary, & exhibits Interested in bringing a group for a day at the conference? Call the MRC office for special group prices. TOTAL PAYMENT Please indicate your tour vs. training choices for Tuesday A.M. and P.M. Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest 1275 S Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 487-2000 Call and ask to make a reservation at (800) 228-9290. Reserve your room under the “Michigan Recycling Coalition” by April 14, 2014 to receive the group rate discount of $119 for either a single or double. Tuesday A.M.: Zing Train OR Tuesday P.M.: Landfill Free Program OR Dietary Needs: Vegetarian WCC & St. Joseph Hospital Tour Michigan Stadium & Vintage Tech Recyclers Tour Other PAYMENT METHOD Please check one: Check, make checks payable to Michigan Recycling Coalition Visa or Mastercard CARD NUMBER NAME ON CARD EXPIRATION DATE ZIP CODE SIGNATURE OF CARDHOLDER CANCELLATION POLICY: SUBSTITUTIONS ARE ENCOURAGED. REFUNDS SUBJECT TO $75 CANCELLATION FEE PER REGISTRANT. NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 14, 2014 PRINTED ON 30% POST CONSUMER RECYCLED PAPER $ AMOUNT PO Box 10070, Lansing, MI 48901 (517) 974-3672 www.michiganrecycles.org ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED You are cordially invited to: Meet & network with recycling professionals & service providers Share information & ideas with colleagues Learn something new And enjoy every minute DIAMOND SPONSOR PLATINUM SPONSORS April 2, 2014 Board of Trustees SOCRRA Subject: SOCRRA Advisory Committee Board Members: The SOCRRA Advisory Committee, which also serves as the Audit Committee, has two vacancies due to the recent retirements of Sherry Ball and Alex Allie. The current members are Greg Rassel and Chris Wilson, who serve on the Advisory Committee as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board. The past practice of the Board has been to have the previous chair, a long standing member of the Board, and the current Chair and Vice-Chair serve as the Advisory Committee. Mr. Davis has also recommended that the total voting power of the Advisory Committee be limited so that the Committee does not constitute a quorum of the voting power of the full Board. In order to be consistent with the past practice of the Board, I am recommending that Jane BaisDiSessa and Mark Pollock be appointed to the Advisory Committee. This will keep the total voting power of the Advisory Committee under the level of a quorum of the full Board. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey A. McKeen, P.E. General Manager Suggested Resolution: “That the Board appoints Jane Bais-DiSessa and Mark Pollock to the vacant Advisory Committee positions.” 7-A
