Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board

TIPPECANOE COUNTY LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE FINANCING BOARD April 24, 2012 The Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Response Financing Board met on Tuesday April 24, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Lafayette City Hall. Present were: John Knochel, Lon Heide and Zach Beasley. Absent: Tony Roswarski, Kevin Underwood and John Dennis Tony Benton, Attorney from Stuart & Branigin, was also present. REPORTS Legal Tony Benton stated that he and several representatives from IDEM discussed ideas regarding the future of the landfill, environmental issues and proposed changes for the future. Discussion ensued regarding the release of funds to the TERF Board in the amount of $38,000.00. Keramida Vicki Keramida stated that the EPA has shown an interest in reusing landfills and helping agencies to reuse properties. Mrs. Keramida stated that there is a Ready for Reuse Determination document/proposal that the EPA will prepare after accessing the site with a major effort not to disturb the remedy or endanger the environment or humans. Mrs. Keramida and Mr. Benton have worked together to come up with potential reuse options for the landfill. Mrs. Keramida stated that the best approach would be to meet with the EPA and ask for this process to begin and help with the communication with the public. Once Keramida has the finalized document from the EPA they can determine what the best reuse option would be for the site. One option for gathering information would be to involve senior design students from Purdue University. Mrs. Keramida stated that IDEM showed extreme interest and support. The projected cost for the entire process with the EPA is $15,000.00. Discussion ensured regarding the annual groundwater monitoring this year, well operation and past problems that arose. Mrs. Keramida stated that Keramida submitted that last semi-annual groundwater monitoring report to IDEM in 2011 and will now only be reporting once per year. Keramida also submitted the annual request to IDEM. 2:00 p.m. Mr. Underwood arrived at the meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the operational systems of the landfill. Mrs. Keramida stated that there is one more Leachate Well that went bad that will need to be abandoned and replaced. In all there are three (3) wells that are abandoned and two of those will be replaced. The cost for the abandonment and replacement including trenching and piping for the new wells, electrical systems and new soil will be between $30,000-$35,000 for the work from start to finish. Mrs. Keramida stated that the Leachate Storage Tank System is operating well, however Waste Management has increased their prices from $.305 to $.32 per load, which increases the cost per month an additional $225.00. The Methane Extraction System is doing well and Keramida is replacing parts in all the wells as their go along, eight (8) out of the 36 have been completed. Chairman Knochel called the meeting to order. MINUTES Mr. Heide moved to approve the minutes of the January 31, 2012 meeting as submitted. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried. T.E.R.F. Board April 24, 2012 Page 2 READING AND SIGNING OF CLAIMS The following Claims (all with attached documentation) were presented to the Board for payment: • A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $35,201.62. Mr. Beasley moved for approval. Mr. Underwood seconded. Motion carried. • A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $56,942.81. Mr. Beasley moved for approval. Mr. Underwood seconded. Motion carried. • A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $6,431.63. Mr. Beasley moved for approval. Mr. Underwood seconded. Motion carried. • A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $17,686.72. Mr. Beasley moved for approval. Mr. Underwood seconded. Motion carried. • A claim from Stuart & Branigin for services provided in the amount of $824.05. Mr. Underwood moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried. • A claim from Stuart & Branigin for services provided in the amount of $1,995.80. Mr. Underwood moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried. • A claim from Stuart & Branigin for services provided in the amount of $1,886.50. Mr. Underwood moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried. • A claim from Waste Management for services provided in the amount of $8,660.00. Mr. Beasley moved for approval. Mr. Underwood seconded. Motion Carried. OLD BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Knochel stated that a proposal/study for research and information for the USEPA in the amount of $15,000.00 needs to be approved by the Board. Mr. Heide moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion Carried. Chairman Knochel stated that the Leachate Well project will need to be approved for bid by the Board. The Estimated cost of the project is approximately $30,000-$35,000, in its entirety. Mr. Beasley moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. ADJOURN With no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Beasley moved to adjourn. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried. T.E.R.F. Board April 24, 2012 Page 3 The time being 2:04 pm John Knochel T.E.R.F. Board Chairman Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk, City of Lafayette. A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office.