The Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Board met to discuss amendments to the five-year solid waste management plan, review public comments, and address franchise proposals for additional landfill capacity. A key focus was the public hearing held on February 3rd, where 22 written comments and several in-person testimonies raised concerns about landfill expansion, odor control, bird issues, traffic impact, and potential recycling improvements. The board emphasized that all public comments would receive written responses, and a summary would be published for transparency. The board also reviewed a single franchise proposal submitted by Bavarian Trucking Company for handling additional solid waste capacity. After discussion, the board approved a resolution selecting Bavarian as the preferred franchisee, though this does not guarantee final approval. Boone County was authorized to negotiate with Bavarian to determine the specific amount of additional capacity needed and address community concerns such as odor mitigation and bird control. Additional discussions covered the recycling grant program, upcoming household hazardous waste collection events, and county efforts to improve scrap metal and electronics recycling. The board also discussed updates to the cooperative partnership agreement, including clarifying the fiscal agent's responsibilities and ensuring ongoing transparency in solid waste operations. The meeting concluded with reports from county solid waste coordinators on local recycling initiatives and upcoming waste collection events. The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI and may not capture all meeting nuances or discussions.