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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1991 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT RECYCLING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 18, 1991 PRESENT: Bill Donovan, Elizabeth Herbert, Paul Hoefert, Joe Kubik, George Luteri, Carl Maas and Ken Westlake. Glen Andler and Lisa Angell - Public Works staff Mr. Joseph Radzak, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rentschler - Mount Prospect residents Ms. Brigette Dayan Daily Herald Reporter ABSENT: Dick Bachhuber and Mary Winkler CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Westlake at 7:40 PM. CITIZENS FORUM Mr. Radzak stated he was attending primarily as an observer, but did wonder why corrugated cardboard was never mentioned before for recycling collection. Chairman Westlake explained that our current scavenger does not have the capability to pick up corrugated. Mr. Rentschler stated he found the meetings interesting and expressed his support of the Commission and its efforts. NEW REFUSE CONTRACT Mr. Andler reviewed the points of the new refuse contract as it was accepted by the Board of Trustees. Refuselgarbage - Residents will receive basic, unlimited refuse/garbage curbside collection once per week. Unlimited collection of refuse/garbage and construction debris will remain in effect until January 31, 1992. Effective February 1, residents will be allowed 2 - 32 gallon containers or 2 - 33 gallon plastic bags full of refuse/ garbage per week. Refuse/garbage containers in excess of 2 will require a sticker to paid for by the resident. Sticker cost is $1.25 and will be available at various retail sites and public buildings. Building materials which are not contained within the 2 can limit must have a sticker, as well as, logs that exceed the 6" diameter limit. Yard material bags or containers may not be substituted for one or both of the 2 refuse containers. The Village will maintain control of the sticker inventory and distribution. Recycling - Curbside collection of recyclables will be provided at no additional charge to residents. Residents will be able to place the following items in their recycling bin(s); newsprint, clear/colored glass, aluminum cans, bi-metal and ferrous cans, clear/colored HDPE (water/milk jugs, bleach/detergent bottles) and PET (2 liter soda bottles) plastics. The contract also provides for the collection of corrugated cardboard. Bulk items - There will be no additional charge for bulk items, but, there will be a list specifying which items are bulk. Yard material - As of August 1 residents will be able to use either a 32 gallon garbage container or a generic biodegradable paper compost bag for lawn material. Residents will be required to purchase a sticker, $1.25, and affix it to either the bag or container for collection. Brush - The brush collection program is the same. Spring/Fall - Cleanup Week The Village will provide 2 clean up weeks per year; one pickup in the Fall and one in the Spring. During this period residents will be allowed to place an unlimited amount of material at the curb on their pickup day. (Some restrictions do apply.) Multifamily - Multifamily properties will be provided with a system to commingle recyclables. Payment for refuse/garbage service will be shared by the Village, up to 50%, and property owners. Mr. Andler stated the program will require on-going evaluation. If the 1 can limit is to be pursued we will need convincing data to present for the Board's consideration. Mr. Andler then presented to the Commission an option to substitute the collection of corrugated cardboard for mixed paper. The cost for mixed paper collection would be the same as corrugated and there is a greater volume of mixed paper in the waste stream than corrugated. Following a brief discussion the motion to collect mixed paper rather than corrugated, as of August 1, was moved, seconded and unanimously approved. Residents will be encouraged to take corrugated boxes to the ARC Recycling Center. In addition, Mr. Andler reviewed the need for a Recycling Coordinator and asked the Commission's support in pursuing this issue with the Village Board. Chairman Westlake agreed to write a letter to the Board of Trustees recommending the collection of mixed paper and the position for a Recycling Coordinator. Both issues may be discussed at the May 7 Board Meeting. The Commission returned to discussion of recycling service to multifamily properties. Vice Chair Luteri wondered if the Village had received any calls from multifamily dwellers expressing either negative or positive feelings for the program. Public Works staff stated there had been no calls on this matter. Mr. Andler informed the Commission it was unlikely all multifamily properties would receive recycling service simultaneously and staff would be meeting with ARC to set up scheduling. A few other details of the program were reviewed including education and promotion of the new contract. Although ARC is responsible for the cost of materials the Village has control of content. Recognizing the amount of work that must be accomplished before implementation it was recommended the Commission schedule a special meeting. A motion to hold a Special Recycling Meeting, May 2 at 7:30PM was moved, seconded and unanimously approved. Commissioner Paul Hoefert asked about the status of the Reusable Goods Collection and why there was a cost for this service. At this time there are no immediate plans to implement the service, but Mr. Andler stated he would follow-up with ARC on this. It was also suggested the cost may be for the collection of missed pickups. Mr. Hoefert emphasized he would like to see this program pursued. Support of a February 1 start date was indicated. Before moving on to the next item on the agenda two additional issues were raised: 1) Is anyone discussing how to reduce waste generation? Comments were made that both Sears and McDonalds have made efforts in this direction. It was felt that most corporations have this subject on their agendas. 2) The matter of changing the Commission's name was again mentioned. Chairman Westlake stated he would include this recommendation in the letter he will be sending to the Board of Trustees. STATUS REPORT ON CURRENT PROGRAMS Public Works staff indicated all programs, including yard material, were going well. COURTS OF RANDVIEW Chairman Westlake shared the invitation he received from the Courts of Randview to attend their April 23 meeting. He requested someone from Public Works accompany him if possible. Glen Andler agreed to attend the meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Paul Hoefert showed the flyer he received for Arlington Heights' Environmental Awareness Day. Discussion was held on the mertits of such a program. The Public Works Open House is May 18 and Commission members were asked to help man the recycling display. Everyone was reminded of Friendship Conservatory's Earth Day Celebration. A few of the Commissioners volunteered to man the recycling display. Chairman Westlake noted that Paul Hoefert would be resigning from the Commission since he was elected to the Village Board. On behalf of the Commission and community he thanked Mr. Hoefert for his contributions to the Commission and program. In addition, two of the Commissioner's terms will expire in May; Joe Kubik and Carl Maas were encouraged to renew their Commission terms. Mr. Maas stated he would like to renew his Commission. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be Thursday, May 16, 1991. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business a motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, M. Lisa Angell