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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
Public Works and Facilities Committee
3:00 PM Town Hall, 363 N. Main Street
and Via Video Conference
Thursday, July 13, 2023
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Committee Member Tess Albin-Smith called meeting to order at 3:10 pm
ROLL CALL
Present: 2 - Tess Albin-Smith and Lindy Peters
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. 23-230 Approve Minutes of June 8, 2023
A motion was made by Committee Member Albin-Smith, seconded by Chair Peters, that the Committee Minutes be approved for Council review.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
3. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
3A. 23-216 Presentation From Redwood Waste Solutions
Michelle Goodman, Outreach Manager of C & S Waste (Redwood Waste Solutions) presented Michelle added that on August 3rd & 4th from 9am - 1pm there will be a Hazardous waste collection at the Caspar Waste Station. She also noted that there is a Hazardous Waste Collection every Wednesday in Ukiah.
Albin-Smith requested that Michelle make her presentation to the full City Council. Albin-Smith also requested more information on recycling.
Peters asked how the CRV pick up will work in our area. Will people get a check, cash or a voucher? Michelle explained the buyback center will have a mobile scale and customers will receive a check.
Peters also asked how the Household Hazardous Materials collection will work. Michelle said it will take place on Thursday’s and Friday’s at the Caspar Waste Station using the Hazardous Materials Mobile Unit.
Attendee Paul Clark, via zoom asked for the hours of operation and if there would be restrictions.
Michelle responded by saying the hours of operation will be 9 am - 1 pm and there will be a 15 gallon limit per household
Committee Member Albin-Smith requested this item be brought to the full Council.
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Public Works and Facilities July 13, 2023
Committee
Meeting Minutes
3B. 23-229 Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates Director Smith provided updates on the following projects:
· Desalination Unit - Testing of the Oneka floating units as been postponed to August due to weather. Project has gotten National attention
· Raw Water Line Project - Moving forward, hope to have contract in September · Reservoirs Project - RFP is out for design
· Recycled Water Feasibility Study - Application is complete · Water Treatment Plant - Should go out to bid in August · Water Meter Replacements - Extended do to supply chain issue, chip is not available, could take up to a year to complete
· Pudding Creek Water and Sewer Line - Currently working on sewer line, water line will start next · 2022 Street Project - Construction to start in September · Playground Project - AKEFF to start soon
· Bainbridge Park - RFP for design to go out soon
· Rooftop Solar Project - The Inflation Reduction Act allows for a 30 % rebate, with possibilities of a 50% to 60% rebate. This could result in a $20 million dollars savings over the next 30 years. · Broadband Project - Working on design and moving forward. This is approximately a $15 million dollar project
Albin-Smith asked about the Middle School Tennis courts being redone. Smith said they are in the process now and the Pickle ball courts should be done soon. Peter’s commented on how happy the public and the Pickle ball folks were with this project. Smith gave special thanks to Fort Bragg Unified for taking on this project.
Albin-Smith committed on State Parks funds allowing Bainbridge Park to be finished. Smith added that ADA rubber will be placed instead of chips.
Albin-Smith thanked Smith for his hard work. Smith thanked his team.
4. MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Albin-Smith adjourned meeting at 4:00 pm
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