Re-Appointment of three members to the Lewis County SWAC BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
In the Matter of: )
Re-appointment of three members to the
Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory ) RESOLUTION NO. 18- 1P4
Committee and setting terms thereof )
WHEREAS, RCW 70.95 provides for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to appoint a
Committee to advise the BOCC on solid waste matters; and,
WHEREAS, the three-year terms of three members of the current Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory
Committee (SWAC) expired June 1, 2018, and they have indicated a desire to continue to serve on this
committee; and,
WHEREAS, the BOCC wishes to re-appoint these members and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following individuals are hereby re-appointed to the
SWAC, representing the interests of, and for the terms indicated below:
Name Representing Expiration of Term
Ed Lewis Commercial Recycling/Waste Connections, Inc. June 1, 2021
Tom Rupert Curbside Refuse Collection/Waste Connections, Inc. June 1, 2021
Bob Taylor Public Interest Group/WSU Master Recycler Composters June 1, 2021
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 4th day of June, 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan. Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, W A .H1NGTON
By: Civil Deputy ;-Edna J Fund, Ch.
ATTEST: Robert C. Jackson, Vice Chair
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ECOLOGY
Advisory Committee (SWAC) State of Washington
The role of the SWAC is to provide The local solid waste advisory committee,
informed advice to the legislative and mandated by Chapter 70.95.165 RCW, is an on-
administrative body of the county or city going committee. Initially established to help
regarding waste management issues. prepare a solid waste management plan,the law
defines duties that are much broader, "to assist in
the development of programs and policies
concerning solid waste handling and disposal and to review and comment upon proposed rules,
policies,or ordinances prior to their adoption." The committee is an advisory body only. It
makes recommendations to the local governing body, which will then make final decisions after
considering those recommendations and other available information.
Requirements of a SWAC (Chapter 70.95.165(3) RCW
The Washington State Department of Ecology requires that a SWAC:
• Is an on-going committee of at least nine appointed members who represent a balance of
interests
• Assists in the development of programs and policies involving solid waste reduction,
handling, and disposition
• As advisory body, reviews proposed solid waste related rules,policies, or ordinances and
develops recommendations prior to their adoption
• Actively assists and participates in the review,revision or amendment of both a
comprehensive solid waste (CSWMP) and hazardous waste management plan (I-fW1vfP)
• Also follows RCW 70.95.167 to conduct specific stakeholder and review meetings during
the development of the waste reduction and recycling element of the CSWMP.
RCW 70.95.165 (3)
Each county shall establish a local solid waste advisory committee to assist in the
development of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and
disposal and to review and comment upon proposed rules, policies, or ordinances
prior to their adoption. Such committees shall consist of a minimum of nine
members and shall represent a balance of interests including, but not limited to,
citizens, public interest groups, business, the waste management industry, and
local elected public officials. The members shall be appointed by the county
legislative authority. A county or city shall not apply for funds from the state and
local improvements revolving account, Waste Disposal Facilities, 1980, under
chapter 43.99F RCW, for the preparation, update, or major amendment of a
comprehensive solid waste management plan unless the plan or revision has
been prepared with the active assistance and participation of a local solid waste
advisory committee.
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Jun 04, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Re-appointment of three members to the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee and setting terms
thereof
Contact Steve Skinner or Donna Zuber Phone: 1403 or 1451
Department: Public Works
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
Three-year terms for the following SWAC members ended June 1, 2018:
• Ed Lewis, employed by Waste Connections, Inc., representing the commercial recycling industry
• Tom Rupert, employed by Waste Connections, Inc.,representing the curbside refuse collection industry
• Bob Taylor,representing a public interest group, the WSU Master Recycler Composter group
These members desire to continue serving on the SWAC for terms that would end June 1, 2021.
Approvals:
is User II Group Status
Skinner, Steve Public Works Pending
Amrine, Kim Public Works Pending
Martin, Erik Public Works Pendin
Cover Letter To
Steve Skinner
Donna Zuber
Additional Copies
Kim Amrine