HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/1991 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT RECYCLING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 19, 1991
PRESENT: Dick Bachhuber, Bill Donovan, Paul Hoefert, Joe Kubik, George
Luteri, Carl Maas, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler
Glen Andler and Lisa Angell - Public Works Staff
Pat Nuccio and Harold Rentschler - Mount Prospect residents
ABSENT: Elizabeth Herbert
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Westlake at 7:35 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the December 13, 1990 meeting were approved as written.
CITIZENS FORUM
Ms. Pat Nuccio, secretary for the Meadows Condominium Homeowners
Association, stated she and other members of the Association would like
to be included in the Village's recycling program. Chairman Westlake
explained how recycling services have been expanded to low-density
multifamily dwellings, but the same system is not conducive for
high-density units. Ms. Nuccio was assured the Request for Proposal,
for the new solid waste contract, will include services to all
multifamily dwellings. The Chairman stated high-density multifamily
units will probably be equipped with dumpsters for commingling
recyclables. Ms. Nuccio requested, if the Village has a pilot program
for high-density multifamily units, her association would like to
participate. Until such services are available, the Commission
encouraged Ms. Nuccio and other tenants to use local recycling drop-off
or buy-back centers. Lisa Angell offered to send a list of sites to
Ms. Nuccio detailing location and materials accepted.
As there was no other input from residents, Chairman Westlake formally
introduced and welcomed the two new members of the Recycling
Commission, Mr. William Donovan and Mr. Carl Maas. Mr. Donovan and Mr.
Maas each expressed their interest and support in reducing the
Village's solid waste stream, as well as, giving a brief overview of
their professional backgrounds.
VICE CHAIR VACANCY
As Steve Polit's resignation from the Commission left the Vice Chair
position vacant, Chairman Westlake called for nominations to fill the
position. Paul Hoefert nominated George Luteri as Vice Chair. As
there were no other nominations, nominations were closed and the motion
to elect Dr. Luteri as Vice Chair was moved, seconded and approved by a
vote of 7 ayes and 1 abstain. However, with Dr. Luteri now serving as
Vice Chair his position as Secretary was left vacant. Nominations for
Secretary were opened and Mary Winkler was nominated. As there were no
other nominations, nominations were closed and the motion to elect Ms.
Winkler as Recycling Commission Secretary was moved, seconded and
approved by a vote of 7 ayes and 1 abstain.
STATUS OF EXISTING PROGRAMS
Public Works Deputy Director Glen Andler distributed a Program Cost
Summary for the recycling and yard material programs. Particular
attention was paid to the yard bag program. Chairman Westlake noted
that by pricing the bags as the Board did, the Village was able to
contain other program costs.
Mr. Andler also mentioned, effective January 16, 1991 the Village will
no longer have to pay to have newsprint accepted at a processing
facility. Even though there is still no revenue generated from paper
collection, the fact we no longer have to pay for paper processing
indicates a positive change in the market.
Glen Andler reviewed the monthly curbside data with the Commission, as
well as, the results of the Christmas tree collection program.
Lisa Angell gave a brief update on recycling in low-density
mulitifamily areas. According to BFI participation in these areas is
good except for Cottonwood. BFI staff are still finding recycling bins
in dumpsters, unacceptable materials and low participation. Ms. Angell
stated Public Works and BFI will continue to monitor Cottonwood for one
more month at which time a decision will be made on whether or not to
continue service at the complex. Chairman Westlake stated he would be
writing Linda Wolf with Courts of Randview Management Company regarding
their participation in the program. Letter to be faxed to Lisa Angell
to be put on Public Works letterhead.
I.
BID PACKAGE PROPOSAL FOR SOLID WASTE CONTRACT
Mr. Andler distributed and reviewed, with Commissioners, the Request
for Proposal (RFP) options for solid waste/recycling/yard material
contract. His first recommendation was for a 3 year contract versus
the two year term the Village has traditionally entered into. The
Commission appeared supportive of a three year contract.
The question was also raised regarding the absence of a request for
collection of household items by a charitable organization. Although
there seemed to be some question as to what position the Commission had
taken regarding this service, Mr. Andler stated he would add this
service to the RFP as a line item.
As there were no other general points mentioned, Mr. Andler continued
with the option packet, calling particular attention to the following
terms:
Option #1
Collection rates for multifamily units requiring two or more weekly
pick ups. A separate cost was requested for dwellings with
compactors.
Yard material collection program using stickers rather than Village
designated bags. Mr. Andler stated he had prepared an RFP for bags,
in case the Village continues with the bag system.
The question was raised as to whether the sticker program could be
used with standard garbage containers or just the biodegradable
compost bags.
Chairman Westlake brought up the point that bids on the solid waste
contract would not be returned before the start of the growing
season, therefore the price of the stickers should be set now and
adjusted for the 1992 season. The same policy was suggested for any
changes in brush collection fees. The Village would continue to
absorb the cost for residential brush collection until the 1992 season
when a per bundle user fee would be implemented.
Leaf collection service requiring the scavenger to provide equipment,
labor, transportation and composting fees for the Village's
fall program. Public Works' crews would still collect the leaves, at
the curb, but the scavenger would do all hauling to permitted site(s).
Scavenger to identify discount, if any, for quick pay.
Scavenger to identify additional cost, per unit, if billing is direct
to resident rather than billing the Village.
Option #2
Pay by container sticker program for residential refuse. A volume
based program where the user fee is determined by amount of refuse set
out for collectibn. The Village would administer sale of stickers.
Dr. Luteri stated he would prefer to see a bar code system rather
than stickers because of the potential of the stickers being torn off
by pranksters. Acknowledging there may be a few isolated
incidents of torn stickers the other Commissioners did not foresee it
as a major problem.
Mr. Anlder informed the Commission that there is support among a few
of the Village Trustees for a pay by container system. He stated the
Board recently discussed taking solid waste services off the tax
roles.
Option #3
Mr. Andler explained option #3 is also a pay by container program but
rates are determined by the size of container the resident leases
from the scavenger.
The Deputy Director stated the next step would be to send these options
to the Village Manager for his approval and if approved send out the
RFP.
Although the Commission was supportive of the options Paul Hoefert
requested the Commission address his suggestion that under option #1
garbage cans, as well as, garbage bags be used in the sticker program.
It was moved, seconded and approved by a vote of 5 to 3 to allow
appropriately sized garbage cans and bags in the sticker program.
Before moving on to other business Mr. Andler showed the Commission
instructional stickers for the recycling bins which can be mailed with
the address on one side and instructions on the other. He mentioned
this was another way to minimize paper waste. There was a positive
response by the Commission but no official recommendations were made.
OTHER BUSINESS
Paul Hoefert updated the Commission on commercial recycling. He has
been working with the Chamber of Commerce in developing a recycling
resource pamphlet for businesses. Mr. Hoefert shared the partially
completed booklet with the Commission and stated the booklet will be
finalized next week.
Lisa Angell mentioned a representative from Crystal Towers had inquired
about recycling at their complex. The representative is aware of the
delay in servicing high-density units.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM.
1.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell