A task force of the Environmental Quality & Public Works committee was appointed to determine the feasibility of a waste digester in Lexington.
Purpose
More vigorously review the consultant's report presented in the fall of 2023 and understand the financial, operational, and environmental impact of proposed solutions to determine if there is a solution investment that aligns with the Goals & Objectives of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan for which the city should plan and prioritize.
Scope of Work
- Read and review the consultant's report from Fall 2023.
- Review current operational process, financials, and environmental impact with staff.
- Review best practice case studies for this type of solution.
- Site visits and/or discussions with at least one of each type of feasible solution.
- Review LFUCG operational/financial/environmental changes of feasible solution(s).
- Create a report/presentation with a recommended action plan.
Task Force Expectations
Provide periodic updates to the Environmental Quality & Public Works committee and present a recommended action to the committee and/or council.
Schedule of Meetings
All meetings will be held at 200 E. Main Street starting at 3 p.m.*
- Thursday, Jan. 18 - 5th floor conference room
- Thursday, Feb. 1 - 5th floor conference room
- Thursday, Feb. 15 - 5th floor conference room
- Thursday, March 21 - *2nd floor caucus room at 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 11 - CANCELED
- Thursday, April 25 - CANCELED
- Thursday, May 9
- Thursday, June 27
Task Force Members
Dave Sevigny, Council District 10 - Chair
Hannah LeGris, Council District 3
Jennifer Reynolds, Council District 11
Commissioner Nancy Albright, Environmental Quality & Public Works
Director Tracey Thurman, Waste Management
Deputy Director John Howard, Waste Management
Lauren Monahan, Environmental Initiatives Specialist
Staff:
Alicia Larmour, Legislative Aide to Councilmember Dave Sevigny
Kendra Thompson, Council Research Analyst