Town of Nottingham
Selectmen’s Workshop
December 14, 2009
8:04 AM Chair Bonser opened the meeting and asked all those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present: Mary Bonser, Gary Anderson, Peter Bock
Others: Charlie Brown, Town Administrator; Liz Bedard, Concord Regional Solid Waste/Resource Recovery Cooperative (Coop).
Discussion with Ms. Bedard:
Chair Bonser recognized Ms. Bedard. She began by explaining her experience in the field of recycling which spans 30 plus years. She was the Director of the Governor’s Recycling Program, Exec Director for the NRRA for many years and presently works part time for the Coop and is a private Recycling Consultant. She passed along regrets from Jim Presher, Director of the Coop that he could not attend tonight’s meeting.
Next, Ms. Bedard explained Single Stream Recycling and covered the screening method and different processes used in the design of the proposed new plant.
Ms. Bedard stated she is acquainted with Jack Howe who was an early proponent of recycling and helped Nottingham begin our “First in the State” recycling center. She continued by explaining the makeup of the Coop that was started in 1985. The Coop is made up of cities and towns and is a municipal entity and governed by a Joint Board.
The Single Stream Recycling process means that all recyclables of a specific nature go into one container. Example; glass, metal cans, aluminum containers, plastic containers, mixed paper and cardboard. As these items progress through a conveyer system they are separated into the proper containers for final preparation and shipment to market.
At this point in time, the Coop needs more tonnage than has been committed to date. The proposed plan will require 25,000 tons per year to achieve a reasonable operational status. The proposed plant will be able to process 70,000 tons per year, so there is room for additional members along with increased output. Revenues that will be paid to members will be reviewed annually by the Executive Committee.
No up front investment is required. A 15 year contract is required and associates must join before construction begins.
Municipalities must agree to send all recyclables to the Coop. The level of cost / revenue will be good for one year. If prices change, there will be a 45% / 55% split, member v. Coop. In the case of a shutdown the Coop would provide other sources for recyclables. This will be a LEED certified facility.
There was additional random discussion. Ms. Bedard will send a copy of the “Power Point” presentation and the proposed contract to Mr. Brown. This concluded her presentation.
7:46 PM – Mr. Brown informed the Board of the meeting that has been scheduled with Bud Fitch on January 4, 2009 @ 6:30 PM.
Ms. Bonser informed the Board of her attendance at the Water Commission meeting on December 7, 2009, and her unplanned contact with the Governor’s office at which she arranged a meeting with Governor Lynch. She hopes to have a preliminary assessment from Attorney Donovan, (Re; USA Springs permitting process) before speaking with the Governor.
Mr. Bock stated his hope that Ms. Bonser will present a positive attitude at her meeting with the Governor and that he wishes to review any opinion from Attorney Donovan before Ms. Bonser meets with Governor Lynch.
8:05 PM
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to enter non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II (a).
Roll call vote Bock Yea, Anderson Yea, Bonser Yea.
Vote: All in favor. Motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Brown left the meeting.
8:12 PM, The Board returned to regular session.
Motion: Bonser, second Bock to seal all discussion from non-public session.
Vote: All in favor. Motion passed 3-0.
Having no further business,
Motion: Bonser, second Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All in favor. Motion passed 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:13 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles A. Brown,
Town Administrator
Approved as amended at the February 1, 2010 meeting.
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