Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD)
Brattleboro, Vermont
Finance Committee Meeting
Via ZOOM and In-Person
Draft Minutes of October 14, 2021
Committee Members Present: Merrill Mundell, Wilmington (Committee Chair); Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Patrick Moreland, Brattleboro; Russell Hodgkins, Westminster; James Damato, Readsboro.
Committee Members Absent: None
WSWMD Staff Present: Robert Spencer, Executive Director; John Fay, Programs Manager; Vicki Hayes Office Manager/District Clerk.
Others Present: None.
Mr. Mundell called the meeting to order at 6:13 P.M.
- Changes and/or Additions to the Agenda: Merrill requested a change to #5 to read “Consider FY 23 Budget.”
Motion to approve the change; made by Michelle, seconded by Patrick. Motion carried.
- Approval of Minutes – September 16, 2021
Motion to approve the minutes of September 16th as written; made by Jim, seconded by Michelle. Motion carried with Jim abstaining.
- Review of Check Register-September 2021: Jim questioned the VLCT bill, Vicki explained it was for the quarterly PACIF and Workers Comp Insurance. Bob discussed check number 28750, which paid for Readsboro to participate in HHW collection with Bennington.
Motion to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the check register for September; made by Jim, seconded by Michelle. Motion carried.
- Review of Financial Statement-September 2021: Jim asked for clarification of the Misc Other line items. Vicki gave him a breakdown.
Motion to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the Financial Statement for September; made by Patrick, seconded by Jim. Motion carried.
- Consider FY23 Budget: A discussion regarding the assessment page resulted in Vicki agreeing to make some minor changes to appearance. Bob noted that with the new 2020 Census four towns have increased assessment due to an increase in population in those towns.
Merrill noted that inflation will be rising and it would not be in our best interest to be overly aggressive in increasing revenue estimates for commodities sold, nor cost estimates for wastes disposed.
John discussed the need to increase yard staff by one. Sticker sales have doubled in 5 years, volumes have increased significantly. Shortage of staff during sick time and vacation time, special program increased usage, lack of DOC help all add to the need.
Also discussed was the need to add an offsite HHW collection in the areas not readily serviced by the HHW Depot.
Patrick recommended that the budget with the additional staff position and offsite HHW collection event be brought to the full board for discussion after this meeting.
- Executive Session: None.
- Next Meeting: Thursday November 11th, 6:00 pm.
- Adjournment @ 6:57 P.M.
Minutes submitted by,
Vicki Hayes
Office Manager/District Clerk