AGENDA DATE: 3/9/2016
TITLE:
Title
Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee (previously known as Sustainable Materials Management Advisory Committee)
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Establishment of the Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Walker, Davis, Henry
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Tom Foley
BACKGROUND: The Board of Supervisors created the Albemarle County Long Range Solid Waste Solutions Advisory Committee (the Committee) at its meeting on April 2, 2014. On October 7, 2015, the Committee presented its Final Report to the Board, which recommended that an Advisory Committee on Sustainable Materials Management be established, and that the County add a staff position to support the Committee’s work. To advance the recommendations of the Long Range Solid Waste Committee, the Board requested that staff: 1) define a charge statement for the Sustainable Materials Management Advisory Committee (SMMAC); and 2) identify and define the staff support that the Committee would need to fulfill its charge statement.
On March 2, 2016, staff presented a charge statement for the Committee, and the Board requested some minor edits and a change to the Committee’s name.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 6, Natural Resources: Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County’s ecosystems and natural resources in both the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations.
DISCUSSION: As directed by the Board, the Committee name has been changed to Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee (SWAAC).
The attached draft charge statement includes the following key components: 1) the Committee is advisory to the Board; 2) the Committee will assist the County in the development of sustainable materials management policies; 3) the Committee will conduct thorough impact analysis of recommended policy implementation; and 4) the Committee will research and develop a public education and engagement plan.
The redline version of the charge statement showing the changes from the March 2 meeting is attached (Attachment B).
BUDGET IMPACT: The establishment of the Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee will have no budgetary impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board establish the Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee and approve the attached Charge Statement (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee Charge Statement
B - Redline Version of Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee Charge Statement