01/27/1987 - Minutes ~
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UTILITY AND FRANCHISE COMMITTEE.
Minutes of January 27, 1087
7:80 PM — Tigard Civic Center
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Members Present: Mike Wxe**Hz, Gerry McReynolds, Susan Oobnrn, Da& Jacobs,
Fred Benz.
Ex. Officer Members Present: Larry Schmidt, Tom Miller, Mike Ib+e-Wmr
Staff Present: Bill Monahan
The minutes of the November 10 and December 0, 1986, meetings were read and
approved as written.
The Committee discussed the solid waste rate setting procedures prepared by a
subcommittee headed by Gerry McReynolds . Among the issues raised are:
--- A suggestion that the commercial/industrial containers and drop boxes
are not equivalent to a single can
-- The user of the drop box should pay the ''dumping fee" on top of a
hauling pick up fee. This would transfer the cost to those users who
discard '`heaxy" materials.
Considerable discussion took place regarding the change in drop box fees , The
Committee recognizes that the shift would receive negative input from some
customers, however' a true user rate system could develop. The Council needs
to deride whether the drop box rate should be a realistic rate related to onnt
or will the rate be uniform.
The Committee discussed the proposal that a profit rate of 8-12% be
established. The Committee proposes averaging the information contained in
the annual reports of the three haulers to arrive at one rate. That rate
needs to be compared to the revenues . The Committee unanimously approved the
following language:
The annual reports submitted by the franchisees should be averaged and the
profits or loyxuo (profit rate) of the average should be used as a basis
for setting the raten . It is recommended that if the profits should fall
below eight percent, the rates should be adjusted to a ten percent
margin. If the profits exceed twelve percent, then rates should he
adjusted downward to ten percent.
Mike Mirnvitz will represent the Committee when the procedure is presented to
the City Council in February .
The Committee and franchisees discussed complaints related to curbside
recycling. The franchisees related the facts concerning individual
complaints . Actions have been taken to prevent further misunderstandings.
A proposal to set up a spring cleanup and toxic waste collection day was
discussed . The haulers agreed to participating in a spring cleanup day . The
City emphasis is on cleaning the highways, ditches, common areax . Concern was
expressed that yard debris should not he allowed as the collection effort can
get out of control. At the February meeting further discussion will be held.
The haulers will submit cost estimates . The City will determine potential
sources of manpower and responsibility assignments . Fred Benz will write up a
list of ideas for the project. An April or May Saturday is planned for the
cleanup day .
Utility & Franchise Committee Minutes
Meeting of January 27, 1987
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Information on a toxic waste collection day, possibly sponsored by Metro, will
be gathered for the February meeting.
Bill presented an :issue raised by at Tigard resident requesting clarification
can the policy of using :in ground cans . King City allows them, Tigard
doesn't. SAIF and OSHA problems related to the use of in ground cans were
discussed. Although the insurance companies used by the haulers will not say
that they will not insure them if in ground cans are employed by customers,
there is a clear understanding that: problems would result. Frank' s Disposal
Service did provide service, contrary to the franchise agreement. Pride has
assumed Frank' s area and is trying to eliminate the practice. King City has
85% below ground cans . The hauler in King City, therefore, must provide the
service until the consumers change their containers . The hauler cannot refuse
to pick up those cans given the usage rate.
Bill encouraged committee members to consider applying for the City Center
Plan Task Force.
The meeting ended at 8:45 PM. The next meeting will be he Id on
February 24, 1987 at 7:00 PM.
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