WASHINGTON MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
AND
FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved Minutes
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
August 28, 2007
The Board of Directors (Board) of the Washington
Materials Management and Financing Authority (the Authority)
held a special meeting at 12:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, August 28,
2007, at the offices of Van Ness Feldman in Seattle, Washington.
Directors Present:
Nick Ammann, Apple Computers
Mark Bracking, PC Salvage
Mark Dabek, Re-PC
Mary Jacques, Lenovo
Tim McGrady, LG Electronics
Mike Moss, Samsung
John Swiderski, Deer Park Computer Sales and Service
Mike Watson, Dell Computers
Also Present Were:
Peter Lyon, Dept. of Ecology (Ex Officio)
Directors Absent:
Kyle Holifield, Wal-Mart
Brenda Mathison, Best Buy
Counsel Present:
Tyson Kade, Van Ness Feldman
1. Call to Order
John Swiderski, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 12:05
p.m. A quorum of Directors was present.
2. Development of Operating Plan - Review and Approve Consulting
Contract
Discussion: The Board discussed the consulting contract to hire
Walter Alcorn to assist with the preparation of the Authoritys
operating plan.
On a motion duly made (Ammann) and seconded (Jacques), it was:
VOTED to approve the consulting contract for Walter Alcorn.
The recorded vote was unanimous (7-0), and the motion carried.
Director Watson was not present for the vote.
3. Authoritys Comments on Ecologys Proposed
Regulations
Discussion: The Board reviewed the draft comments on the
Department of Ecologys proposed electronic waste
regulations. The Board discussed whether to comment on the
application of WAC 173-900-450(2) to retail recyclers
(comment 8).
On a motion duly made (Swiderski) and seconded (Dabek), it was:
VOTED to adopt the comments as drafted on August 28, except for
comment 8.
The vote was unanimous (8-0), and the motion carried.
4. Insurance Policy for D & O Coverage
Discussion: The Board discussed the need for D & O insurance
to meet the loan requirement. The Board also agreed to add
additional insurance coverage in the future, as necessary.
On a motion duly made (Dabek) and seconded (Swiderski), it was:
VOTED to authorize John Swiderski to enter into a D & O
insurance policy for the Authority with a premium not to exceed $3,000
per year.
The vote was unanimous (8-0), and the motion carried.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Kyle Holifield
Secretary of the Board