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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1992 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION MEETING MEETING MINUTES APRIL 16, 1992 PRESENT: Dick Bachhuber, Elizabeth Herbert, George Luteri, Harold Rentschler, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler. Ms. Ann Kruckmeyer, Daily Herald Mr. Richard Hendricks, resident Ms. Lisa Angell, Solid,Waste Coordinator ABSENT: Bill Donovan, Holly Johnson and Carl Maas. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order to by Chairman Westlake at 7:30 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the March 191 1992 meeting were approved as written. CITIZENS FORUM: Mr. Richard Hendricks questioned the Commission on various solid waste issues including: 1) Whether the Commission recommended a one (1) - 32 gallon container limit as basic refuse collection to the Village Board of Trustees? Chairman Westlake responded that, yes, the Commission did recommend that basic refuse collection service be limited to one (1) - 32 gallon container but the Village Board supported and approved the 2 (2) - 32 gallon container limit as basic service. 2) What the cost of refuse collection service currently is? The Solid Waste Coordinator explained the current contract rates. 3) What the cost of refuse collection would be in August of 1992? The Solid Waste Coordinator stated she did not recall the figures from the fee schedule outlined in the contract. She indicated she would provide this data to Mr. Hendricks by mail. 4) What will collection be on August 1,1992, ie, number of containers under basic service? Chairman Westlake responded that the Village Board of Trustees will be reviewing the modified volume -based collection program and could alter the program -but he senses the program will remain in effect when the second year of the solid waste contract starts August 1, 1992, ie, basic service will not revert back to unlimited collection of refuse. The Solid Waste Coordinator mentioned she will be making a presentation regarding the Village's solid waste program to the Mayor and Board of Trustees in August. Mr. Hendricks cautioned the Commission, again, that if the Village goes to a one container limit for basic service there will be a citizens revolt. He also stated there was no landfill crisis or laws addressing solid waste other than the ban on yard material in Illinois landfills. Mr. Hendricks was informed there were in fact several laws addressing solid waste issues in the state of Illinois, one of those being the Solid Waste Management Act. In addition, Chairman Westlake discussed growing support of the user fee philosphy for the collection and disposal of solid waste; important that people pay for what they use and that those people who don't use, don't pay for it. SOLID WASTE SERVICES The Solid Waste Coordinator informed the Commission of the re- cent problem with contamination of No. 1 (PETE) plastics. The Commission questioned whether there wasn't an alternative to resolving the problem other than limiting the collection of No. I plastic to soda containers. The Coordinator reminded the Commissioners that when the program initially was expanded we informed residents the only No. 1 plastic accepted was soda containers. Given the risk of losing our plastic market the Coordinator felt there were no alternatives available at this time. She did indicate the ARC Recycling representative would attend the May Commission meeting to discuss contamination prob- lems and market conditions of commodities collected in Mount Prospect. The Coordinator reported between March and April 408 multifamily units will have been added to the recycling program. All eligi- ble multifamily units participating in the recycling program received their March waste reduction discount. Clean-up week promotions were detailed: Public Service Announcements on Cable Channel Civic Events Sign Article in all local newspapers Flyers at Village Hall Verbal reminders to residents calling Public Works Yard material collection began April 1; Public Works staff are reeducating residents regarding the ban on yard material in the landfill. •• RECYCLING LICENSE - MODEL RESOLUTION This item was deferred until the next meeting. ADOPT -A -HIGHWAY A follow-up discussion on this item was held to determine wheth- er the Commission should make any formal recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Although a formal vote was not taken it was agreed that since the Commission did not feel it was an appropri- ate program for the Village no action on their part was needed. A number of Commissioners did feel some type of voluntary clean- up activity should be developed in the Community. The Solid Waste Coordinator mentioned the Police Department and the Homeowners Associations in the Boxwood Area were planning a big clean-up in that area. It was suggested this is an activity the Commission may want to help with. The Solid Waste Coordina- tor stated she would keep the Commission up to date on this project. The Coordinator also mentioned a volunteer youth group from Willow Creek Church has been involved with one day clean-up projects in the Village. She will update the Commission on this groups activity at the next meeting. WHITE GOODS - STATE BAN ON LANDFILL DISPOSAL The Solid Waste Coordinator shared the information she received at the one day symposium on white goods. Although the first piece of legislation banning the disposal of white goods is scheduled to take effect July 1, 1992 there is strong support to set the effective date back two years. Both ARC and SWANCC are researching alternative disposal methods; even if legislation is pushed back the ban is inevitable. The Coordinator will contin- ue to update the Commission on this issue. PROJECT PEOPLE As Holly Johnson, Project People President, was absent this item was deferred and will be rescheduled. PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE The following Commissioners indicated they would be available to work at the Solid Waste Display during the Public Works Open House, Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Harold Rentschler 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Dick Bachhuber (will be available the entire four hours) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Ken Westlake 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - George Luteri and Mary Winkler OTHER BUSINESS Vice Chair Luteri mentioned his Commission as well as a few other Commissioners terms were due to expire. He has contacted - the Village Manager and was informed several Commissioners terms are due to expire and the Mayor will be acting on them within the next few weeks. The Village Board's decision not to add corrugated cardboard to the curbside program this budget was briefly discussed. Commis- sion members agreed residents should be encouraged to use ARC's recycling drop-off center for corrugated boxes. The Commissioners requested the Commission Chairman identify and enforce parameters limiting the time allowed residents under Citizens Forum. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 7:30 PM in the Public Works Facility. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business a motion to adjourn was made, seconded and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Solid Waste Coordinator