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Authority approves consent items, rate resolution, FY25‑26 budget (to present) and modest prepayments
Summary
The Del Norte County Solid Waste Management Authority approved the consent agenda, adopted rate resolution 2025‑03 adjusting collection and disposal rates, approved the proposed FY25‑26 budget for presentation to the city and board of supervisors, and authorized prepayments for communications expenses under $50.
The Del Norte County Solid Waste Management Authority took several formal actions during its meeting, voting unanimously on consent items, a rate resolution, the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025‑26 (for presentation and comment), and an administrative prepayment authorization.
Votes at a glance
1) Consent agenda — approved (motion and second). Items noted in staff reports included allocation of dumpsters for Fourth of July cleanup (July 5) and continued sponsorship of the Del Norte County Fair; staff also noted claims over $5 required board approval under fiscal controls. Roll call: Commissioner Tompkins — yes; Commissioner Short — yes; Commissioner Greenough — yes; Commissioner Wright — yes; Chair Wilson — yes. Outcome: approved.
2) Resolution 2025‑03 — adopted (motion and second). The resolution, titled “A resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority adjusting the franchise collection rates and refuse disposal rates for the Del Norte County transfer station, the Klamath transfer station, and the Gaskey transfer station,” was adopted after a minor clerical correction to the approval date. Roll call: Commissioner Tompkins — yes; Commissioner Short — yes; Commissioner Greenough — yes; Commissioner Wright — yes; Chair Wilson — yes. Outcome: adopted.
3) Proposed FY25‑26 budget — approved for presentation (motion and second). The board approved the proposed budget for submission to the Crescent City Council and the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors for feedback, with final adoption to return to the authority at the June meeting. The budget is balanced and includes a 20% placeholder in salaries and benefits and an anticipated vehicle replacement. Roll call: Commissioner Tompkins — yes; Commissioner Short — yes; Commissioner Greenough — yes; Commissioner Wright — yes; Chair Wilson — yes. Outcome: approved for presentation.
4) Prepayment authorization for communications expenses — approved (motion and second). The board authorized staff to prepay communications expenses when the financial exposure remains below $50 to allow the authority to use a phone system that reduces monthly costs. Roll call: Commissioner Tompkins — yes; Commissioner Short — yes; Commissioner Greenough — yes; Commissioner Wright — yes; Chair Wilson — yes. Outcome: approved.
Notes: Several actions were carried by unanimous roll call. Staff said they would monitor the effect of rate changes on collection participation and that any discrepancies in insurance estimates (a consent item) were deliberate "not to exceed" approvals to ensure continuity of coverage.
