Warrick County Solid Waste board authorizes staff negotiations on aging tank, approves cameras and reviews e‑waste, Labor Day support

At its Nov. 20 meeting the Warrick County Solid Waste Management District addressed multiple operational items: the board authorized staff to negotiate the disposition of an aging Wabash-owned fuel tank, approved security cameras for the Pelzer Road facility, reviewed e-waste results and discussed Labor Day support and other routine matters.

Fuel tank negotiations: Sherry Severs said Synergy, the incoming fuel contractor, will supply new tanks at no cost to the county, while Wabash (the outgoing vendor) offered to sell a 550-gallon single-wall tank for $1,782 and a pump/filter/nozzle assembly for $950 (total $2,732). Board members raised concerns that removing the existing tank could damage the shelter built around it and suggested asking Wabash to leave the tank at no charge, asking Synergy to pay removal costs, or making a reduced counteroffer. The board voted unanimously to give Severs authority to negotiate the best outcome for Warrick County, including contacting both vendors and exploring options to transfer fuel to new tanks to preserve already-paid fuel.

Security cameras: Terry Phillippe presented a proposal from 5 Star Security for exterior cameras and a DVR upgrade to extend coverage around the scale, shop and ramp areas. The quote was presented as $4,541 but the discussion clarified placement and total camera count (seven cameras with integration to existing interior cameras). The board approved the 5 Star Security purchase unanimously.

E-waste and Labor Day: Phillippe reported the district collected 19,320 pounds (9.67 tons) at a recent e-waste event; the event cost $4,688.30 and the prior-approved sale of bins brought in $4,800, leaving a $111 credit toward future invoices. On the Labor Day celebration, members discussed historical county support and economic benefits; commissioners had set aside $5,000 for 2026 and members debated committing funds early for 2027. The board voted to provide cleanup/disposal support (motion carried unanimously) with a not-to-exceed figure set during the meeting discussion.

AEDs and other items: Staff noted the district’s AEDs are about 11 years old and replacement would cost roughly $800–$900 per unit. Members discussed ensuring new units are compatible with local EMS Lifepak 15 units; the board voted unanimously to table AED purchasing until staff can confirm compatible models and specs. Operations staff reported outreach from Republic Services about potential curbside recycling for roughly 940 homes and a prospective pilot arrangement with a Toyota supplier; a bailer purchase quote remained pending.

Logistics and procurement notes: Reagan reminded the board of a Dec. 12 encumbrance deadline for year-end reports. The board approved a motion to change next month’s meeting location to the processing center at 811 South Elser (third Thursday, noon). Sherry Severs said the district will separately procure a main electrical switchboard under IC 5-22-8-3 and present distributor pricing at the December meeting.

The meeting adjourned by unanimous vote. Staff offered hard copies of the RFP and follow-up materials.