There is hereby created the Suffield Landfill Management Commission
consisting of five members and two alternates.
Three members shall be appointed for four years and two members
shall be appointed for two-year terms commencing on the effective
date of this chapter. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for
four-year terms. Alternates shall be appointed for four-year terms.
Appointments shall be made by the Board of Selectmen and terms shall
be extended until a successor is appointed.
The Commission members shall adopt bylaws establishing the officers
required and the manner and method of holding meetings in conformity
with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act.
The Commission shall have the following responsibilities and
duties:
A. Oversee the collection, transportation, and disposal of all solid
waste and hazardous waste as mandated by Connecticut Statutes generated
within the Town of Suffield.
B. Develop plans that consider optimum recycling and the ultimate disposal
of solid waste in future years.
C. Develop an aggressive communications and educational program to familiarize
every Townsperson, including adult residents, school children, business
people, and government officials, of the need for recycling and proper
solid and hazardous waste storage, handling, transportation, and disposal
procedures.
D. Work with the landfill staff to develop operating and capital expenditures.
E. Assist the Selectmen and landfill staff to establish and/or maintain
ongoing liaison with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,
Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, Connecticut Conference
of Municipalities, and Capitol Region Council of Governments, and
to obtain financial assistance for programs.
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F. Assist the Selectmen and landfill staff to explore the pros and cons
of participating in the Mid-Connecticut Energy Recovery Project (trash
to energy).
G. Assist the landfill staff to find markets for recyclable materials.
H. Recommend licensing and usage fee schedules to the Selectmen annually.
In order to carry out the foregoing duties, the Commission shall
have the power to adopt regulations which shall be consistent with
all federal and state laws and Town Code and Charter provisions.
To assist it in carrying out its responsibilities, the Commission
may create and submit to the Board of Selectmen a budget for inclusion
in the annual Town budget.