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Home My WebLink About05/21/1992 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 21, 1992 PRESENT: Bill Donovan, Holly Johnson, George Luteri, Harold Rentschler, Mary Winkler, and Ken Westlake Dick Hendricks Rick Tiller Teresa Wiltz Lisa Angell - resident - Daily Herald - Chicago Tribune - Public Works ABSENT: Dick Bachhuber, Elizabeth Herbert and Carl Maas CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Westlake at 7:35 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the April 16, 1992 meeting were approved as written. CITIZEN FORUM: Chairman Westlake stated comments would be limited to five (5) minutes per resident. Mr. Dick Hendricks addressed the Commission regarding the Vil- lage solid waste contract. 1) He asked permission to poll the Commissioners. Given permis- sion to do so, Mr. Hendricks asked the Commissioners that thought the $1.25 fee for containers in excess of two (2) was in whole or part paid to ARC Disposal, to raise their hand(s). None of the Commissioners raised their hand. 2) He asked what the rates for solid waste service would be effective August 1,-1992. Mr. Hendricks questioned the fees for basic service - unlimited vs. basic service - two containers. The Commissioners explained the concept of volume -based refuse collection to Mr. Hendricks and expalined the fee structure. Mr. Hendricks was informed the $1.25 fee for collection and disposal of containers/bags in excess of two was returned to the Village to offset the cost of solid waste services, ie, refuse, recyclables and brush collection/disposal. Mr. Hendricks informed the Commission that SWANCC had invited him be a member of their Citizens Advisory Committee. SOLID WASTE SERVICES: Single family - The Solid Waste Coordinator reported approximate- ly 13 to 17 additional truckloads of refuse was collected daily during spring clean-up week; May 4 - May 8. An average of 5 truckloads of refuse is collected during regular collection days. Mr. Hendricks asked the Commission what effect the volume -based refuse collection program was having. Chairman Westlake stated residents are putting out less trash and therefore, less materi- al is being landfilled. A brief discussion on landfill capacity was held; Chairman Westlake gave a brief overview of the state- wide (Illinois) situation, indicating it is not uniform across the state or nation. He also added, there is difficulty establishing new capacity due to state and federal regulations and the Not In My Backyard (NIMBY) syndrome. Implementation of volume -based refuse collec- tion programs that encourage recycling help preserve existing capacity. Multifamily.- Two multifamily sites have requested a reduction in the number of refuse collection as a result of their recy- cling efforts; Kenilworth Condominiums and Central Village. Effective June 1, Kenilworth Condominiums will be serviced once a week for refuse and Central Village will be evaluated at the end of the month for any service change. Yard material - Per the request of Commissioner Bachhuber the Coordinator asked the Commission to consider discussion of the yard material program prior to the August presentation to the Village Board of Trustees. The Commission agreed that all fac- ets of the solid waste program should be looked at before the presentation. PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE: The Commissioners participating in the May 16 event indicated there were a number of positive comments. Most of the questions from residents focused on what items were acceptable in the mixed paper program and the collection of corrugated cardboard. It was suggested that mini seminars on recycling/waste reduction be considered as part of the event. OTHER BUSINESS: 1) Project P.E.O.P.L.E. - Commissioner Tabbert-Johnson, adult President, shared the philosophy and accomplishments of the rela- tively young organization. In addition to receiving national recognition Project P.E.O.P.L.E. was recently honored by the Village Board of Trustees. On Wednesday, June 3 a tree planting ceremony sponsored by the Village will be held at River Trails School in honor of Project P.E.O.P.L.E. The group is again a finalist for the Take Pride in America award. The organization will soon be meeting with a number of Presi- dents and CEO's from the business community. The student repre- sentatives will share their perspective on the environment and offer suggestions as to what the various businesses can do to help the environment. Commissioner Tabbert-Johnson stated the students are very effective when expressing their environemental concerns to adults. Commissioner Tabbert-Johnson explained the environmental plaque Project P.E.O.P.L.E. sponsors. The Commission will be discuss- ing, at.a future meeting, the Village pursuing at least one of the possible seven environmental categories the plaque repre- sents. She will also make applications available to Commission members interested in joining the organization. 2) Mount Prospect Park District - In response to a comment made, at two previous Commission meetings during Citizens Forum, Com- mission Luteri spoke with Park District officials. The comment alledged the Park Districts were concerned "fly dumping", ie, illegal dumping of refuse, would occur on park district property as a direct result of the Village's volume -based program. Com- missioner Luteri reported that during discussions with represen- tatives from both Park Districts on this matter neither individu- al indicated this was a concern or a problem. Commissioner Luteri stated he had spoken to Steve Durlocher, Assistant Director for the Park District who expressed a desire to implement a better system for collecting aluminum cans at Park District events. Although the blue bins are designated for aluminum cans people tend to throw garbage in them as well. The Park District would like a container designed only to accept pop cans. The Solid Waste Coordinator stated she would arrange for ARC to provide the recycling receptacles designed for alumi- num cans for the Park District. 3) Willow Creek Church - As a follow-up to last month's meeting the Coordinator reported a youth group from Willow Creek Community Church does volunteer work one Saturday a year in the Village; clean-up and/or beautification projects. This year the group worked planting flowers. She also mentioned the Mount Prospect Police Department, Crime Prevention, had been notified the Commission wants to partici- pate in the planned but yet to be scheduled clean-up week -end in the Boxwood area. 4) White goods disposal management - The Commission recommended a contingency plan be developed should the legislation, Senate Bill 1764. Welch, not be approved. If SB 1764 is not approved effective July 1, 1992 a hauler can not knowingly collect white goods, with hazardous components, for landfill disposal. The Coordinator stated there is a business in Chicago that is willing to work with ARC in the collection of white goods at no cost to ARC, the Village or residents. The Commission directed the Coordinator to draft a recommendation for their review. Rather than wait another month to discuss the recommendation the Commission agreed to meet Thursday, May 28 to formalize their recommendation. NEXT MEETING: The next regular meeting was set for Thursday, June 18, 1992. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the motion to adjourn was, sec- onded and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, M. Lisa Angell Solid Waste Coordinator