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Environmental board moves toward multifamily compost pilot and paid ad campaign; PSAs offered pro bono
Summary
The board discussed a planned one‑year pilot offering fully paid compost service for multifamily buildings, outreach via a paid Soaper Sun ad package (proposed $2,000 Sept–Dec run) and free radio PSAs. The board will draft program details and return with budgets for bag-fee funding approval.
Board members discussed a proposal to offer single‑source composting to multifamily properties as a one‑year pilot, with the town covering service costs for participating buildings and potential extension contingent on available bag-fee funds. A board member said the pilot would cover 100% of building service for up to an initial cohort and that the program would be paid from the municipal bag-fee fund.
The board also reviewed outreach options. Luke Nessler at the local radio station offered to run public-service announcements at no cost, and a Sulphur Springs newspaper quarter-page ad opportunity was presented: running weekly from September through December for roughly $2,000 (discounted nonprofit rate available). Board members agreed to prepare draft PSA text and ad visuals for trustee approval next month before committing funds.
Board members asked staff to confirm the bag-fee account balance and to estimate pilot costs. Staff agreed to circulate the current budget spreadsheet and to prepare a one‑page program summary with estimated per-building costs for the pilot. The group also asked staff to reach out to compost vendors to request pricing and possible bulk‑billing (one invoice for multiple sites).
No formal contract awards or funding approvals occurred at the meeting; the board plans to present a package for trustee approval once program details and budget estimates are finalized.
