Environment and Recycling — Charleston, WV
Date: 2021-05-19
Time: 17:30

CITY OF CHARLESTON
 WEST VIRGINIA

 Council Member – AT­LARGE

John Kennedy Bailey Environment and Recycling Committee, Chair
PO Box 2505 Ordinance and Rules Committee
Charleston, WV 25329
Telephone: 304‐346‐5646
John.kennedy.bailey@cityofcharleston.org



TO: Environment and Recycling Committee
FROM: John Kennedy Bailey, Chair
RE: Committee Meeting

A meeting of the Council Committee on Environment and Recycling will be held on Wednesday,
 May 19, 2021. The meeting will begin promptly at 5:30 PM.
 THE MEETING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ZOOM

*Join via internet:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82896688665?pwd=bllrS0Q4dUdKSG1Ub3p1OGp2b1lXUT09
Passcode: 620887
*Join via Telephone: (312) 626‐6799 or (929) 436‐2866
Webinar ID: 828 9668 8665

Agenda

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 1. 4‐17‐2021

DISCUSSION

 1. Update on Green Team’s Last Meeting

 2. Possible Energy Efficiency Audit on City Owned Buildings

 3. Setting Up a Material Recoveries Facility in (or near) Charleston

 4. Renewal of Recycling Services Agreement between the City of Charleston
 and the Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority




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CITY OF CHARLESTON
 WEST VIRGINIA

 Council Member – AT­LARGE

John Kennedy Bailey Environment and Recycling Committee, Chair
PO Box 2505 Ordinance and Rules Committee
Charleston, WV 25329
Telephone: 304‐346‐5646
John.kennedy.bailey@cityofcharleston.org



TO: Environment and Recycling Committee
FROM: John Kennedy Bailey, Chair
RE: Committee Meeting

A meeting of the Council Committee on Environment and Recycling will be held on Wednesday,
 May 19, 2021. The meeting will begin promptly at 5:30 PM.
 THE MEETING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ZOOM

*Join via internet:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82896688665?pwd=bllrS0Q4dUdKSG1Ub3p1OGp2b1lXUT09
Passcode: 620887
*Join via Telephone: (312) 626‐6799 or (929) 436‐2866
Webinar ID: 828 9668 8665

Agenda

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 1. 4‐17‐2021

DISCUSSION

 1. Update on Green Team’s Last Meeting

 2. Possible Energy Efficiency Audit on City Owned Buildings

 3. Setting Up a Material Recoveries Facility in (or near) Charleston

 4. Renewal of Recycling Services Agreement between the City of Charleston
 and the Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority




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 ENVIRONMENT & RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING
 APRIL 7, 2021 – 5:30 PM- VIA REMOTE


Committee Members Present: John Kennedy Bailey, Chair - Ben Adams
 Naomi Bays -Caitlin Cook -Will Laird – Bobby Haas

Others Present: Mayor Goodwin- Brent Webster – Jered Lanham – Mackenzie Spencer
 Emmett Pepper- Rod Watkins- Mike Davis w/Public Grounds

John Kennedy Bailey, Chairman called the meeting to order. He entertained a motion to
dispense with the reading of and approval of previous meeting minutes. Naomi Bays made
motion. Bobby Haas seconded. Minutes approved as written.

The First agenda Item: Recycling Study Update - Discussion of Green Team Meeting.
The Chairman turned the floor over to Emmett Pepper, who said that the initial Green Team
meeting was an introductory type meeting. He mentioned that he appreciated the Mayor joining
them. It was, he said an opportunity to get acquainted and had discussion on how the Team
would work. He said that there was an agreement among the members that any communication
would be in writing to the Mayor, Council etc. The Chairman asked If the team found any topic
that they considered urgent. Mr. Pepper responded that, as expected it was Recycling.

The Next Agenda Item: Discussion of Tree Planting/Replanting – The Chairman began by
stating that the Public Grounds department does a great job around the City. He specifically
wanted to know how the City approaches replaced trees and/or plantings.
Mike Davis explained that every tree that must be replaced especially in the downtown
streetscape area, West Side, East End, etc. are replaced every year and but some have not yet
been replaced due to the fact they purchase new trees from a wholesale nursery in Ohio and due
to Covid and traveling. He reiterated that they are scheduled to be replaced. Mike Davis went
on to say that when trees in residential area are removed that the nearest homeowner has an
option to replace or not. He added that they are also given a choice of a smaller type of tree,
such as a maple, oak, or dogwood. He stated that approximately 98% of the residents opt to have
the tree replaced. When asked why the homeowner as given a choice Mike Davis stated that he
was unsure but that since he has been employed with the City that has been the case. Caitlin
Cook asked about the removal of trees in downtown Quarrier street area. Mike Davis responded
that most of those trees were taken out due to the brick revitalization in that area and tree roots
causing an issue with the new brick and concrete being laid down. Mike Davis added that most
all the trees in that area will be replaced when and where feasible. The Chairman asked about
the budget for planting in other areas of the city, specifically Kanawha Boulevard. Mike Davis
specially said that the Blvd. is a unique area in that a lot of that area has been set aside for
memorial plantings and is done in conjunction the Municipal Beautification Commission and
Public Grounds.




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Caitlin Cook asked when it comes to disbursement of plants/flower beds, how does one go about
getting something in a particular neighborhood. Mike Davis said the best way start would be to
get in touch with the Municipal Beautification Commission either thru their meetings and/or in
writing. Naomi stated that it would be helpful to get monthly updates from the Beautification
Commission if possible. The Chairman stated he would be in touch with someone on the
Commission to hopefully either invite someone to speak at our E&R meeting or perhaps possibly
be a part of their meeting.

The Next Agenda Item: Discussion of Possible Material Recovery Facility for
Charleston/Kanawha County. The Chairman stated the goal would be to bring recycling back to
Charleston. He said that he over the next month or so get some pricing on machinery/equipment
costs, as well as building and /or rental costs. Rod Watkins told the Committee that the Slack
Street shut down in part to safety concerns. He stated they had looked at sites all over the
County and had at one time been in communication with the State to obtain a site which
ultimately did not work out. He mentioned that there may be existing opportunities for building
and has spoken to some in the recycling business regarding equipment, costs, etc. He added that
whether building or leasing a space there would have to be cooperation with other municipalities
in charging a tip fee to make the program feasible to operate. The Chairman stated that he would
in the near future, like to meet with Rod Watkins, perhaps Brent Webster or any interested
member to go over some of the specs, etc.

The Chairman stated he wanted to touch on one other topic. He began by saying this Committee
has no plan to try to automate or make any changes to garbage collection and stated that our
interest is mainly recycling as it relates to retrofitting existing trucks versus the purchase of new
trucks for the purposes of picking up recycling. Jered Lanham stated that the tipper can be
retrofitted to an existing truck. He stated that the residents would first have to have standardized
bins either paid for by them or the City. He added that he believes that adding the tipper to the
existing trucks is all basically hydraulics and that in his opinion doing it now or later would not
cost any more. Brent Webster reiterated Jered Lanham’s assessment and added that they
currently collect recycling in a variety of ways, ie bags, bins which is working but as previously
stated that a standard recycling bin would need to be provided to the residents. Ben Adams
asked if the city mechanics would need any additional training with using the new tipper.
Jered Lanham stated that there might be some minimal training which is usually hands-on
training with the company installing. Jered Lanham added that if any member of this
Committee had any questions or concerns or would like to meet him for any type of presentation
to please contact him and we would be happy to accommodate.

The Chairman asked if there were any further questions, comments, or concerns. There being
none, The Chairman entertained a motion to adjourn.

Will Laird made motion. Naomi Bays seconded.

Meeting was adjourned.




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