Vanderburgh County Solid Waste Management District Board Meeting – August 25, 2026
Vanderburgh County Solid Waste Management District Board Meeting – August 25, 2026
The Vanderburgh County Solid Waste Management District Board met on August 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex. Chair Mike Goebel presided. The board approved a tree planting update, two contracts for fall tree plantings, and the accounts payable voucher. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Tree Planting Update
- Shawn Dickerson presented plans to plant over 150 trees at Cross Point Drive median, Westman Park, and other areas. The trees will be planted after November 1st, with a budget of approximately $30,000. The board approved the planting locations as advised by the arborist.
Agreement with Burr Oak Tree Services for Fall Tree Plantings
- The board approved a contract with Burr Oak Tree Services for the purchase of smaller tube trees. This is the third year the district has used this vendor. The motion carried without opposition.
Agreement with The Rooted Barrel for Fall Tree Plantings
- The board approved a contract with The Rooted Barrel nursery for larger ball-and-burlap trees (approximately 10–12 feet tall, 2.5-inch caliper) to be planted on Cross Point Boulevard from Costco to Oak Grove Road. About 25 trees will be planted initially, with a two-year warranty. The motion carried.
Approval of Accounts Payable Voucher
- The board approved the accounts payable voucher as presented. The motion carried.
Other Business
- Executive Director Jean Carlson announced upcoming recycling events:
- Paper shredding day: Friday, September 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Electronics recycling day: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Both events will be held at the Robert Stadium parking lot.
- The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Key Outcomes
- Approved tree planting at locations recommended by the arborist (more than 150 trees, budget ~$30,000).
- Approved contract with Burr Oak Tree Services for fall tree plantings (motion carried).
- Approved contract with The Rooted Barrel for fall tree plantings on Cross Point Boulevard (motion carried).
- Approved accounts payable voucher (motion carried).
- Adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Meeting Transcript
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