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CITY COUNCIL
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
WORKSHOP
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
FLORIDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2002 - 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian
Mayor Barnes called the workshop to order at 6:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Mayor Walter Barnes
Vice-Mayor James Hill
Mr. Joe Barczyk (6:15 p.m.)
Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr.
Mr. Ray Coniglio (excused absence)
Staff P.r. esent:
City Manager, Terrence Moore
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
Finance Director, Mark Mason
Public Works Director, Terry Hill
General Services Administrator, Paul Wagner
City Council Workshop
July 31, 2002
Page Two
Overview of Existinc~ Solid Waste Services and Franchise Ac~reement
The City Manager provided a brief history of the current five year franchise agreement
with Capital Sanitation which is due to expire on June 30, 2003 and stated that he
sought recommendations with the research staff has provided.
Mandatory vs. Non Mandatory Solid Waste Service Provi~io_n.
The City Manager reviewed the pros and cons of mandatory vs. non mandatory
services.
Billina O~)tions
a. Tax Roll {Better Price for ResideR.tS.)
The City Manager stated with mandatory service, this would be the most cost
effective for the citizens.
b. By Service Provider {Hiaher Price for Residents)
The City Manager stated the provider's cost to bill the customer would be passed
on as the city's current provider does.
c. Timeframe to Assemble Tax Roll Billinc~ Mechanism
The City Manager stated a directive should be in place prior to June, 2003 to
ensure a smooth transition and that the tax roll would be the easiest, cost-
effective option.
The Public Works Director provided photos of household trash deposited on various
vacant lots throughout the city over a period of time, He advised that his department is
called upon by the Police Department or Code Enforcement to pick up this trash which
takes a back hoe, two men and a truck to deliver the trash to the land fill.
The City Manager advised that the area around Cornerstone has been cleaned up by
the new owners and this trash has been newly dumped.
Franchise Fee for Commercial Services
The Finance Director discussed the need for a commercial franchise agreement to
repair the roads which the heavy trucks damage. He went on to say we could piggyback
off of Indian River County franchise agreements for pricing.
City Council workshop
July 31, 2002
Page Three
Public Input
Baxter Coston said the city is not going to stop people from dumping garbage, said
Council has allowed Capital to continue its poor service for the four years he has been in
Sebastian, inquired how costs could be less for mandatory, said he currently pays $6.34
per month on his tax bill for solid waste, and said he believes it is illegal for the city to
collect for a private industry.
Richard Smith, Camation Drive, Sebastian, inquired whether there would be pdvate or
municipal service under a mandatory arrangement, inquired whether a collector would
pick up debris in vacant lots, and said the premise that outsiders are dumping in the city
is not true.
Sal Neglia, Sebastian, said putting out garbage cans does not make for a better looking
city, asked if there is a franchise fee for trucks using the city streets, said he did not
think the Roseland transfer station would close.
Judy Cally, Easy Street, Sebastian, asked whether costs would increase in subsequent
years.
Mayor Bames assured the public that no decisions have been made at this time.
The City Manager said that multi-year contracts are typical.
Kevin Faulkner, Bywood Avenue, Sebastian, said he had problems with Capital
Sanitation, said the current fee even with the solid waste fee is inexpensive, urged that
franchise terms be decreased from five years, and asked if council members had
Capital service.
Lisa Zahner, Executive Director, Keep Indian River Beautiful, cited survey results from
the Litter Index taken during the Spring/Summer 2001 for Sebastian, noting of 215 sites
100 sites had no visible litter, 104 had litter and 11 were considered dump sites; cited an
EPA study relative to reasons for and results of illegal dumping; and said if the city were
to consider non-mandatory it would limit itself as to companies that would be interested.
Ms. Zahner was advised to provide copies of the study to the City Clerk for City Council.
Bob Cally, Easy Street, Sebastian, said he was opposed to mandatory pickup.
Chuck Weaver, Mulberry Street, suggested that Council put limitations on who it
contracts with, citing Capital Sanitation's frequent fuel leaks.
Mayor Barnes said there will be public hearings scheduled for future Council meetings
on this issue.
Mr. Majcher reiterated that non-mandatory service limits the providers that will be
interested.
City Council Workshop
July 31, 2002
Page Four
7. Being no further discussion, the Mayor adjourned the workshop at 7:25 p.m.
Approved at the August 14~, 2002 Regular Council Meeting.
Walter W. Barnes, Mayor