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Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board

Regular Meeting

Santa Fe, NM · April 16, 2026

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Docusign Envelope ID: D684BD8E-6D65-8D04-81E8-3F1CE4E350A4 Regular Meeting of the Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board April 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM Grant Conference Room, 2nd Floor 240 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 I. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board was called to order by Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, at 5:00 pm, on April 16, 2026, in the Grant Conference Room, 240 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM. II. ROLL CALL Members Present Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, Chair Councilor Paul Bustamante, Vice Chair Commissioner Camilla Bustamante Councilor Pilar Faulkner Commissioner Hank Hughes Members Absent Councilor Amanda Chavez, excused Others Present Randall Kippenbrock, Executive Director, SWMA Christiann Orozco, HR Officer/Administrative Assistant, SWMA Ernestina Baca, Accountant, SWMA Deborah Trujillo, Division Director, City of SF, Environmental Services Division Jonas Nahoum, Long, Komer and Associates Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Kippenbrock stated item 7 (B) has been removed from the agenda and will be heard on the May agenda. MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Bustamante, seconded by Councilor Bustamante, to approve the agenda as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. SWMA April 16, 2026 Page 1 Docusign Envelope ID: D684BD8E-6D65-8D04-81E8-3F1CE4E350A4 IV. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC None. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 19, 2026 MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Commissioner Bustamante, to approve the minutes as presented. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. VI. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Hughes asked to pull item 7 (A) for more information. MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor Bustamante to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWN RECYCLING, LLC OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM, FOR PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS (RFP NO. ‘19/06/P); AND 1. EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH MAY 30, 2027. 2. INCREASE THE COMPENSATION BY $1,100.000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,975,000. 3. APPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASE TO 8100852.510310 (SERVICE CONTRACTS) FROM 810.100700 (OPERATING CASH FUND CASH) IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,000. Mr. Kippenbrock said this Amendment is to our agreement with Town Recycling, LLC for the processing and marketing of recyclable materials. Town Recycling has had this agreement with us since 2019. Amendment No. 7 extends the agreement by one year and increases the compensation to the vendor. SWMA April 16, 2026 Page 2 Docusign Envelope ID: D684BD8E-6D65-8D04-81E8-3F1CE4E350A4 Mr. Kippenbrock gave an overview of the history of the processing of recyclable materials for SWMA. Commissioner Bustamante spoke about Rid Well Recycling, an additional recycling resource. MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by Councilor Faulkner, to approve Amendment No. 7 to the service agreement with Town Recycling, LLC. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH DEL HUR INDUSTRIES, INC. OF PORT ANGELES, W.A. FOR THE BASALT ROCK CRUSHING AND SALES OPERATION FOR THE CAJA DEL RIO LANDFILL (RFP No. ‘22/25/p): and 1. AMEND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE BASALT ROCK EXCAVATION AND BLASTING. 2. AMEND THE ROYALTY COMPENSATION FOR BASALT AGGREGATES PRODUCED AND SOLD. This item was removed from the agenda and will be heard at the May meeting. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINERAL MATERIALS CONTRACT WITH THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT FOR THE SALE OF CRUSHED BASALT ROCK (AGGREGATE) AT THE CAJA DEL RIO LANDFILL, AND AUTHORIZING THE SFSWMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACT AS THE CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE AND SIGNATORY AUTHORITY FOR INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS; AND 1. APPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASE TO 8100851.510600 (REIMBURSEMENT SHARE OF SALES) FROM 810.100700 (OPERATING CASH FUND CASH) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. Approved on consent. VIII. MATTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Kippenbrock informed the Board that at the Board meeting on May 21 st, we will be reviewing and considering the budget and the item that was tabled today. SWMA April 16, 2026 Page 3 Docusign Envelope ID: D684BD8E-6D65-8D04-81E8-3F1CE4E350A4 IX. MATTERS FROM STAFF - CITY AND COUNTY A. DEBORAH TRUJILLO, DIVISION DIRECTOR, CITY OF SANTA FE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION Ms. Trujillo reported that they did open the Jemez Road Recycling Center two weeks ago. The gates are being operated manually at this time. A contractor is working on the gates and will have them fully operational by this Saturday. We have seen a huge reduction in illegal dumping. This Saturday will be Great American Clean Up Day. Our staff will be participating in the pick up of waste. Commissioner Faulkner said she and Councilor Lee Garcia have been informed by constituents that several homeless camps have popped up around these centers. If there is anything that can be done about that, it would be greatly appreciated. Ms. Trujillo said we are aware of that and have encountered those situations. We are working with the Streets Department to pick up larger items. Councilor Faulkner said if there is anything she and Councilor Garcia can do to help please let her know. B. LES FRANCISCO, SOLID WASTE SUPERINTENDENT, SANTA FE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Mr. Francisco was unable to attend the meeting today. C. ERNESTINA BACA, ACCOUNTANT, SANTA FE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY Ms. Baca gave an update of upcoming events as follows: - March 14th, free household waste event was held. There were 309 customers, which were split half and half between the City and the County. - April 18th, free trash day at both locations from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. - May 9th, free electronic waste day from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. - May 16th, the Road-E-O in Gallup. Councilor Faulkner asked if this information could be put on social media platforms for neighborhoods. SWMA April 16, 2026 Page 4 Docusign Envelope ID: D684BD8E-6D65-8D04-81E8-3F1CE4E350A4 Ms. Baca said we advertise in the New Mexican and post on Next Door and Facebook. Commissioner Bustamante commented on coordination with the County. X. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD Commissioner Bustamante said regarding the punch system used by the County, people are saving up their trash and brining huge amounts at one time in order to save the punches for future use. She suggested the possibility of a one month pass with four punches so they could spread out their loads. Chair Cacari Stone said BLM has asked about waiving their fees in regards to disposals at Caja Del Rio. Mr. Kippenbrock said we have a policy called the Free Disposal Policy, for things such as clean ups. We will have two of our roll offs there on Saturday for large items. Please advise them to reach out to him and he will speak with them about that issue. XI. NEXT MEETING DATE: MAY 21, 2026 XII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Commissioner Bustamante, to adjourn the meeting. VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:32 pm. 5/22/2026 | 8:43 AM MDT ____________________________________ Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, Chair 4/27/2026 | 11:20 AM MDT ____________________________________ Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer SWMA April 16, 2026 Page 5

Agenda

Agenda Regular Meeting of the Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board April 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM Grant Conference Room, 2nd Floor 240 Grant Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 Procedures for Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board Meeting Members of the public and staff can attend the Joint Powers Board meeting in person or virtually via WebEx by following the information below: Click Here to Join by WebEx Meeting Link using a computer/laptop/smartphone. Join by Telephone or Mobile Device: (415) 655-0001 Meeting Number (Access Code): 2557 935 0651 Meeting Password: 7522 7239 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda A. Approval of Agenda IV. Matters from the Public V. Approval of Minutes A. Regular Meeting — March 19, 2026 VI. Approval of Consent Calendar VII. Consent Calendar A. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 7 to the Services Agreement with Town Recycling, LLC of Albuquerque, NM, for Processing and Marketing of Recyclable Materials (RFP No. '19/06/P); and 1. Extend the Term of the Agreement through May 30, 2027. 2. Increase the Compensation by $1,100,000 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $5,975,000. 3. Approval of Budget Increase to 8100852.510310 (Service Contracts) from Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board April 16, 2026 Page 1 of 2 810.100700 (Operating Cash Fund Cash) in the Amount of $240,000. B. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Agreement with Del Hur Industries, Inc. of Port Angeles, WA, for the Basalt Rock Crushing and Sales Operation for the Caja del Rio Landfill (RFP No. '22/25/P); and 1. Amend the Scope of Services to Include Basalt Rock Excavation and Blasting. 2. Amend the Royalty Compensation for Basalt Aggregates Produced and Sold. C. Request for Approval of Mineral Materials Contract with the Bureau of Land Management for the Sale of Crushed Basalt Rock (Aggregate) at the Caja del Rio Landfill, and Authorizing the SFSWMA Executive Director to Act as the Contract Representative and Signatory Authority for Installment Payments; and 1. Approval of Budget Increase to 8100851.510600 (Reimbursement Share of Sales) from 810.100700 (Operating Cash Fund Cash) in the Amount of $20,000. VIII. Matters from the Executive Director IX. Matters from - City and County A. Deborah Trujillo, Division Director, City of Santa Fe Environmental Services Division. B. Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent, Santa Fe County Public Works. C. Ernestina Baca, Accountant, Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency. X. Matters from the Board XI. Next Meeting: May 21, 2026 XII. Adjourn Anyone with questions regarding the meeting or requiring accommodation on WebEx should contact Rosalie Cardenas at (505) 424-1850, extension 150. Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board April 16, 2026 Page 2 of 2

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