Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board

TIPPECANOE COUNTY LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE FINANCING BOARD October 25, 2016 The Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Response Financing Board met on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Lafayette City Hall. Present were: John Dennis, Lon Heide, Tony Roswarski, Zach Beasley and David Byers. Absent: Kevin Underwood Tony Benton, Attorney from Stuart & Branigin, was also present. MINUTES Mr. Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2016 meeting and the minutes of the July 26, 2016 meeting as submitted. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried. READING AND SIGNING OF CLAIMS from July 26, 2016 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 $7,457.05. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $14,923.35. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $5,999.94. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $14,622.42. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $79,015.89. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Stuart & Branigin for services provided in the amount of $517.50. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Stuart & Branigin for services provided in the amount of $1,620.00. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Stuart & Branigin for services provided in the amount of $1,665.00. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Waste Management for services provided in the amount of $9,250.00. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried. READING AND SIGNING OF CLAIMS from October 25, 2016 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 $3,364.78. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $16,798.65. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $23,154.60. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services in the amount of $20,558.28. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Stuart & Branigin for services provided in the amount of $2,295.00. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Stuart & Branigin for services provided in the amount of $2,160.00. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Stuart & Branigin for services provided in the amount of $8,948.60. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Indiana Department of Environmental Management in the amount of $14,224.69. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried.  A claim from Waste Management for services provided in the amount of $11,174.00. Mr. Dennis moved for approval. Mr. Beasley seconded. Motion carried. REPORTS Keramida Sara Guss, Keramida, stated that everything at the landfill has been running well along with the operation of the flares and the wells are all achieving on a consistent basis. The only concern is the water level of the wetlands. Something has changed out there and they have yet to figure it out. Both Mrs. Guss and Mr. Beasley are doing research to find out more. Mrs. Guss stated that the water level in the lake next door to the landfill site is down as well. The low water level could be due to drainage changes at Oscar Winski. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Guss explained to the Board that the wetlands exist because of a consistent level of water along with other factors. Legal Mr. Benton stated that IDEM issued an Explanation of Significant Difference (ESD) to suggest to the public and for the record that commercial and recreational reuse of the landfill site are no longer banned. There is a process in place for submission to IDEM to review and approve any commercial and recreational reuse that might be proposed. In addition, the requirement for the continuous perimeter fencing/24 hour security will go out of the remedy as well. Mr. Benton stated that no of the reuse options have been proposed beyond hypothetical. Mr. Benton presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 2016-02 (TERF) a resolution of appreciation with the ESD attached. Mr. Benton went into detail about the resolution. Mr. Roswarski moved to approval of Resolution 2016-02 (TERF). Mr. Heide seconded. Motion Passed. Funding Jennifer Weston, Tippecanoe County Treasurer, stated that the TERF Board fund balance is currently $4.3 million and about $4.1 million is invested. Mrs. Weston stated that there is $1 million coming mature in February 2017. OLD BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2016-01 Mr. Benton presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 2016-01 (TERF) in reference to the 2-year contract with Keramida. The current contract is dated July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. The resolution extends its contract for project coordinator and operation and maintenance services with Keramida for an additional 2-year period commencing on July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. Mr. Dennis moved for approval of Resolution 2016-01 (TERF). Mr. Roswarski seconded. Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. ADJOURN With no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Dennis moved to adjourn. Mr. Heide seconded. Motion carried. The time being 1:51 p.m. John Dennis T.E.R.F. Board Secretary 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.