GEORGETOWN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Minutes: August 14, 2014
PRESENT:
Karren Cowing, David Polito, Sharon Trabona, Dolores Pinette, Selectman
representative, and Jim Coombs, Transfer Station manager.
MINUTES:
David Polito moved and Sharon Trabona seconded approving the June and July 2014
minutes. The minutes were approved unanimously.
FISCAL:
From the audited draft for the 2013-14 fiscal year at of the end of June 30, 2014, the total
expenditures for the operation of the Transfer Station (TS) were $126,100. with the
hauling and tipping fees at $80,071. This was 89% of the budgeted amount for hauling
and tipping.
A new 50-yard open top container for $7200 was ordered from Atlantic Recycling.
OPERATIONS:
A new substitute, Nathan Rubin, was used for one day and he did well.
David noted that the cans and bottles are being kept organized and disposed of more
promptly.
Jim Coombs said items that can be recycled are not always being recycled. The
Committee recognizes this and understands that continuing education with citizens is
necessary.
The metals were picked up. Lincoln County Recycled (LCR) does Universal Waste (UW)
pickups nearly weekly.
Dolores Pinette reported that some citizens have complained that the placement of the TS
sign blocks the view to the left on Bay Point Rd. when exiting the TS. The Selectmen
requested that the sign be moved closer to the TS about 10 feet.
OTHER:
No other topics were noted.
NEXT MEETING:
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at
7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Reuse, and reduce, recycle.
Remember recycling and discarding less saves tax dollars.
Karren Cowing
Cc: Solid Waste Management Committee members, Selectmen, Town Office