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MINUTES OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR CHEMICAL TOILET AMENDMENT
HELD AT THE ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM
LOCATED AT 7301 NE LOOP 820, NOVEMBER 3,2003 AT 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Joe Tolbert, Chairman
John Lewis, Councilman
Tim Welch, Councilman
Scott Sandlin, Builder
Randy Shiflet, Trinity Waste Services
Staff:
Karen Bostic, Managing Director
1.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairman Tolbert called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
2.
APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 13, 2003 MEETING
Tim Welch motioned to approve minutes. John Lewis seconded.
3.
DISCUSS CHEMICAL TOILET ISSUES
Joe Tolbert initiated the conversation on the chemical toilet issues. He stated
that he would like to come to an agreement by the end of the meeting on not
having an excusive contract with Trinity Waste.
Randy spoke about issues for Trinity Waste. Said he had counted the number of
porta-potties at several construction sites in North Richland Hills and that only
two out of thirty five counted were Trinity porta-potties. Discussed revenue loss.
Randy did some calculations and then Scott Sandlin calculated the lost revenue
based on 300 building permits per year, one toilet for every two sites, and three
months construction time. That would make the estimated lost gross revenue
$30,750 per year and $153,750 for five years.
Joe inquired how much of the figure could be considered profit. Randy was
unsure. Scott then asked if Trinity was making money on the porta-potty
business. Randy said yes, based on calculations for estimates. Further stated
that Jim Lattimore wants Trinity to be whole.
John Lewis doesn't think Trinity will be greatly harmed by losing the porta-potty
business.
Randy stated that he was unable to give us numbers because his numbers
changed today because what's on the ground is greater than what Trinity is
billing.
Scott Sandlin stated that he does not want to be forced to use a certain
contractor. Get better rates with volume. Also have options of changing
contractors.
Randy agreed with Scott's comments. But, with contract fixed price for five
years. With change of NRH porta-potties, Trinity will get out of business.
John Lewis agreed that free enterprise is best. Asked Randy what Trinity's
reaction would be if we change the ordinance.
Randy stated that he can give us a net number on what they feel is in the
contract for them. Said he needs to talk to his boss.
John said he is concerned about fairness. Doesn't believe we are breaking the
contract.
Joe Tolbert explained options. Make no changes, change ordinance without
compensating Trinity or changing ordinance with compensating Trinity. Said
that in the end the ad hoc committee would make a recommendation to Council.
Randy stated that he will work with his people to establish numbers.
Scott asked about offsetting numbers with sale of assets and Randy said that
they will look at that as part of the numbers. He mentioned once again about
Trinity being whole.
Scott stated just wants ordinance changed. As far as City goes with a settlement
deal, that's up to the City and Trinity Waste.
Randy to get numbers to Karen prior to the November 24 council meeting. It was
discussed if numbers can be discussed in executive session.
Action to be taken at 1 st meeting in December.
Schedule next ad hoc committee meeting for December 1 at 5:30 p.m.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
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Jo olbert, Chairman