04-21-2010 CSMCREEK SIDE SOILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Creekside Compost Facility
April 21, 2010, 4:30 p.m.
Members Present: Brandon Fraser, Bob Anderson, Marion Filk, Bill Arndt, Doug
Johnson
Others Present: Steve Heintz, Gary Plotz
1. Approval of January 20, 2010 minutes.
Motion by Bob Anderson, second by Marion Filk, to approve minutes from January
20, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
2. 1't Quarter Financials
Steve Heintz reviewed the Creekside balance sheet through March 31, 2010. The
sheet showed total retained earnings equal to $3,200,000.
Doug Johnson, Creekside Manager, reviewed the activity to date at the facility.
Steve Heintz reviewed Creekside's income statement for the first quarter. Gross
profit showed $137,358 with a total income statement presentation of $71,472.
Expenses are from the first couple of months of the year when no revenue was
generated. Brandon Fraser asked if the excess monies could be reinvested or if it
was feasible to lower the cost of refuse charges, instead of transferring it to the
general field. It was explained that this transfer helps the City as a whole by
assisting with the general fiend. Mr. Fraser expressed that he felt the Creekside
enterprise field should work independently and that if there are excess monies, he
felt it should be used to diminish costs to residents.
The refuse balance sheet showed retained earnings totaling $2,500,000 and the
income statement showed a total of $9,201. Explanation was given regarding cash
balances.
3. BioCycle Conference Overview
Gary Plotz explained that he and Doug Johnson presented at the BioCycle
Conference in San Diego last week. They gave presentations on "Crash Course on
How to Compost." Part of Mr. Johnson's presentation was coupled with a
presentation on odor control_ Mr. Plotz and Mr. Johnson presented on Creekside as
a project: Collecting 4 Marketing 4 Profit. They were the only entity at the
conference that presented a whole package. Mr. Plotz and Mr. Johnson were able to
visit three other facilities while in California. The state of California has enacted
laws against city entities making profits from these types of facilities. Mr. Plotz and
Mr. Johnson also presented with Garick (Home Depot) on how to collaborate in
partnerships. The conference organization paid for a portion of Mr. Plotz's and Mr.
Johnson's hotel bill because they felt their presentations were outstanding. Mr.
Johnson was able to network to potentially sell some equipment. A one page report
on the conference will be provided to the City Council.
It was discussed that Filtrek socks may be a new product for Creekside. Also
discussed was the issue of a current customer looking at a new provider.
4. Advisory Board Structure Update
Gary Plotz noted that the mayor wants to meet with a few people to see if enacting a
more comprehensive board would be of value, such as a Tree
Board /Compost /Environmental Board. Mr. Fraser commented that perhaps it may
be best to keep them separate, since some board functions would be for enterprise
fields and others would be in an advisory capacity for general field operations. It
was expressed that perhaps Doug Johnson should attend Tree Board meetings and
Dolf Moon, PRCE Director, should attend Compost Board meetings.
5. Miscellaneous
Bob Anderson inquired about grinding. Doug Johnson responded that some logs
and brush have been done.
Gary Plotz noted that this is the busiest time of year for Creekside, particularly the
next 90 days. Because of that, Bonnie Baumetz, who currently works as the
Planning Coordinator 32 hours a week, will help with Creekside billing, bringing
her up to a 40 -hour work week. The Building Inspector is also assisting 20 hours
per week at Creekside to maximize efficiency.
Motion by Bob Anderson, second by Brandon Fraser, to adjourn at 5:40 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.