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Ruben (last name not specified), superintendent, acknowledged the missed invoice and said the error was his responsibility: \"That 1 was my fault, and I have no shame of saying I made an error,\" he told the committee. He said he contacted Kyle and the DNR and that DNR staff understood the situation.

Kyle (last name not specified), staff member, told the committee the fourth-quarter invoice was posted back to 2024 financials before auditors conducted field work so the expense would appear in the correct fiscal year. \"We caught it before the auditors did their field work, and we were able to put it back into 2024,\" Kyle said.

On the department's year-to-date financial position, staff presented summary figures: solid waste operations were approximately $51,000 favorable; landfill operations about $600,000 favorable; recycling operations roughly $119,000 favorable. After transfers to capital replacement and depreciation, the net position for solid waste operations was about $71,000 favorable year to date, staff said.

Committee members asked where invoices are routed; staff said they are cleaning up vendor contact lists and billing addresses to avoid future misrouting. Kyle said some invoices sometimes arrive at individual emails rather than a centralized billing address, and staff are working to update vendor contact information.

No formal budget actions were taken at the meeting; staff will provide continued updates to the committee as audits and financial postings finalize.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Solid Waste Committee - May 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff explained a late DNR fourth-quarter invoice that was missed, corrected it in 2024 financials before auditors' field work, and reported solid waste fund balances showing a year-to-date surplus after accounting transfers.","taxTitle","Adams County, Wisconsin","taxId",73648,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6061137,"County staff report equipment repairs, possible truck trade and open operator position",397,724225,1121345,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3286636-cd86ca7184a7f56c7a37486bd14d31c7&start=724&end=1121","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3286636-cd86ca7184a7f56c7a37486bd14d31c7/thumbnail_724225.jpg","/articles/6061137/Adams-County/Wisconsin/County-staff-report-equipment-repairs-possible-truck-trade-and-open-operator-position","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061137-863a24de1f9efe2d78324e26bffb9bff/orig.mp4?Expires=1775278008&Signature=fCORqdeGl1L0qOt-QlxuccztRzjS9zk9S82RsWaOKMCC0r95wMCo7psgZDXF6qmlGkyGpw0uDvypt1OMdtgo~ftvtPMToGcjddqX6NmCAzpq6Hmo-fBxmmfq3V-kzurHr5jwcSarTKBqTrpnJPa~4q1RybPkUx6qPtxnXZ3lfZLNcuCeCI15kfHZdFbrU1BN0lGeNaABQG7KXbfL8qX~zs2alXMXRRzv6lH2Cudl57st2JqDmcSWdbvWcsC9r1DwGHPiUYqL0Ma7vnWFmTNdXMq157JKmg6JEalrECdJUuJa0A4B934flurw4YcpBs4YcromVyIEUOyJgjJ1VhSYaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adams County Solid Waste staff told the committee May 13 they are pursuing repairs, trades and refurbishments to reduce costs and maintain operations, and that a truck driver/equipment-operator position is open.

Nate (last name not specified), speaking on equipment, said the Bomag compactor has a recurring oil-leak issue with the gearbox and that vendor negotiations with Miller Brad/Bomag aim to reduce repair costs. \"At worst case scenario, so far, they've said we might be out 1,500 versus, 10 to 20,000,\" Nate said, describing the vendor's estimate for on-site repairs versus the cost of mechanics traveling from the manufacturer.

Staff reported one haul truck was returned to service but then developed an axle issue, and one self-contained compactor is out for rebuilding at JWR. Ruben said the rebuilt compactor will be shown with \"before and after pictures\" at next month's meeting and that the refurbish work saved about $20,000 compared with replacement.

On vehicle procurement, staff said they are negotiating a multi-party trade to replace a dual-compartment truck with a single-compartment straight box; vendor representatives and potential buyers have expressed interest and staff will present proposed terms to the committee before finalizing any trade.

Human-resources updates included a continuous job posting for a truck driver/equipment operator that went online May 1; staff said hiring will proceed once qualified applicants are identified.

Committee members praised cost-saving measures and asked for updates at future meetings; staff agreed to return with documentation and before-and-after photos of completed refurbishments.","Staff described ongoing equipment repairs and vendor negotiations: compactor gearbox work, a potential truck trade, a compactor rebuild by JWR and a continuous job posting for a truck driver/operator.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6061142,"Adams County solid waste staff report compliance work, new ADC approval and contained landfill fire",196,1552405,1749175,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3286636-cd86ca7184a7f56c7a37486bd14d31c7&start=1552&end=1749","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3286636-cd86ca7184a7f56c7a37486bd14d31c7/thumbnail_1552405.jpg","/articles/6061142/Adams-County/Wisconsin/Adams-County-solid-waste-staff-report-compliance-work-new-ADC-approval-and-contained-landfill-fire","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061142-39ea292ce0cc9664b35a9d0a21fba0db/orig.mp4?Expires=1775278008&Signature=FQxie3bzxOXti-9YUNlwVdh0Sg-UwYGO6tJAm6LSvpg3UEg0UypXJleysmH1errroDdr7lScHk2II703LTXuWextuGtkqtpfRmYWPKiJ8Fcs-DmcmsqrdoXRzcltnDqhnZ5Nfe84ZY-tIIXflRv2tspYDgrjqp-1djWE4JZWeW1faps9GfzZbk-sM8mNxFQxl4TJ6hZcOH1xrSHjSxQd0ENAhlkdFCbNajXFFs8Nn5~PXvrAB24OLBQKil7bwTG~a2A-vYUP~kRdqBSrw3P0JFeCOzXBuOFLzOaByZzkymIiUII4jlO0w7xO0Bv2V~eHA9ZUIcfDs7pkMF~nLrVkNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adams County Solid Waste staff told the committee May 13 that site operations are progressing while the department addresses several compliance and outreach matters, including approval to use glass as alternative daily cover, installation of a missing gas probe and a contained landfill fire.

\"We are approved to use glass as ADC,\" Ruben (last name not specified), superintendent, Adams County Solid Waste, said, referencing an April 18 email from a colleague named Colin. Staff said the approval is documented in the facility plan of operations and that administrative steps to implement ADC use are complete.

Ruben also said the facility is currently short one gas probe used to monitor subsurface landfill gas and soil conditions. \"Right now, we have 3 of them. We're supposed to have 4. GP 4 was supposed to be installed during the construction of Cell 5 or Cell 6. That was never planned. So in order us to stay compliant, we have to get this constructed this year,\" he said. Staff said Tetra Tech provided numbers for the installation and that the county is reviewing contracts.

Staff reported a landfill fire that occurred the day before the meeting and was contained with assistance from the Department of Natural Resources and the City of Adams fire department. \"It was all taken care of. It was contained,\" Ruben said. He and staff said the on-site first responder began containment with sand until fire crews arrived.

Ruben urged public outreach on lithium and small batteries, which staff cited as a leading ignition source at the site. \"No batteries in the garbage,\" he said. Ruben added that, in his experience, many ignitions stem from cell phone batteries, laptops, charging banks and cordless-tool batteries.

The site report also highlighted a City of Adams bulk-collection event held April 26, which staff described as \"a huge success.\" Staff said four 30-yard containers were filled by 8:45 a.m., and overall nine 30-yard containers were used during the event, with a scrap-metal bin about three-quarters full.

Staff said they plan to bring a proposed contract for a Butterfly Garden project to the committee next month after additional internal review. No formal committee action was taken on ADC, gas-probe installation or the Butterfly Garden at the May meeting.

Committee members asked for further information about the gas-probe schedule and expected costs; staff indicated those cost estimates would appear in next month's project report.","Staff reported on site operations: a successful City of Adams bulk-collection event, approval to use glass as alternative daily cover (ADC), need to install a fourth gas probe this year for compliance, and a small landfill fire the prior day that was contained.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6061146,"Adams County Solid Waste Committee declines 2026 fee increases, keeps current rates",363,153235,516430,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3286636-cd86ca7184a7f56c7a37486bd14d31c7&start=153&end=516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3286636-cd86ca7184a7f56c7a37486bd14d31c7/thumbnail_153235.jpg","/articles/6061146/Adams-County/Wisconsin/Adams-County-Solid-Waste-Committee-declines-2026-fee-increases-keeps-current-rates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061146-30971ca7e0473c91a71a9b70631ff3b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775278008&Signature=h43nr1bbDAKLWyp5MJb6hSP7sshdbbsiKH6iUKugc84V2qu84haJFMYj0~B6wrdZGIgrDb-JIZGvt1Zi9Js7sodEu1UpYyX52HQVXvT7VT4Fa~~iIfQdXHyBbMRYC~3cevSzX7lX3NCbo0DJNEc8KUfiMtwOf~n5ynAHF~SbX6voT7dpaCApSkN6zirwFbs5p0HyUY1SqF-cImt3aleb8QgI6R0r8oFoXbpZqIT~sRnW6bP0oG9PvpFb85fpbAvzS-lGEws--ZuyHUMstAL5XhlU5Me7upRQU5~LicFdYg-yagSh20h6VR2f4h5Kf~eYzfU7BQXjI0sRaAhNoIWJ~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Adams County Solid Waste Committee voted May 13 to leave current user fees unchanged after staff proposed increases for 2026 to help cover capital and closure costs.

Committee members heard that staff recommended a 9% increase for town transfer sites, a 5% increase for roll-off containers and a 6% increase for the landfill tipping fee. \"So what we are proposing for 2026 shows an increase, for the town transfer sites of 9%, increase for the roll offs of 5%, and then a tipping the tipping fee increases by 6%,\" said Kyle (last name not specified), staff member, Adams County Solid Waste.

The recommendation followed staff warnings about planned capital work and longer-term closure costs. \"We do have a number of capital projects coming up,\" Kyle said, noting a planned vertical expansion and an eventual full-cap landfill cap that would require significant funding.

Supervisor Gordon moved to keep the fees as they are for 2026 and revisit rates next year; Supervisor Bork seconded the motion. The chair called for the ayes and the motion carried without recorded roll-call tallies. The committee therefore adopted no change to the advertised 2026 rates at the meeting.

During discussion, staff noted nearby market comparisons: Cranberry Creek Landfill's 2025 tipping fee was cited at $90 per ton, described in committee remarks as roughly a $10 difference from local proposals. Committee members also discussed the possibility of larger increases in future years if capital or closure costs rise further.

The committee did not adopt a schedule of phased increases at this meeting. Staff retained direction to return with future recommendations as projects and cost estimates develop.

The committee approved the meeting agenda and earlier minutes before handling rates; no other formal actions on rates were taken at this session.","The Adams County Solid Waste Committee considered proposed 2026 rate increases — 9% for town transfer sites, 5% for roll-offs and a 6% tipping fee — and voted to keep current rates in place pending future review.","actionData","errors"]

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