HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/08/25 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'SPECIAL BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of August 21,2023
Friday,August 25,2023
1:00 P.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Loretta shared a"stop gap"to cover hauling and disposal services while negotiating a long-
term contract with Mason County Garbage is needed. The contract with Republic Services
expires August 26,2023. Two proposals have been brought forward:a standalone agreement
with Mason County Garbage to provide that service for one year and addendum no.5 from
Republic Services to extend the current contract by six months. Both agreements have the
same rates and provisions in terms of Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers(CPI-
U)and have the equipment,drivers,and facilities ready to provide the services. Negotiations
with Mason County Garbage will be completed within the 180-day timeframe to ensure a firm
price. Public Works is going to request that the Public Hearing set for August 29,2023 be
extended to November 7,2023. The recommendation is to go with Mason County Garbage
and continue negotiations. Mark Neary clarified that Republic Services subcontracts through
Mason County Garbage to transport waste to a landfill in Eastern Washington owned by
Republic. Mason County Garbage would utilize the landfill in Cowlitz county. Republic
plans to utilize Brady Trucking for transport at some point. The price difference between
proposals equates to an estimate of$1.78 million a year.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Sharon Trask, dy atherlin, Kevin Shutty,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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