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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/1990 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT RECYCLING COMMISSION March 15, 1990 PRESENT: Elizabeth Herbert, Paul Hoefert, Joe Kubik, George Luteri, Brian Robertson, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler. Glen Andler and Lisa Angell (arrived at 7:55 PM) Public Works staff ABSENT: Dick Bachhuber and Steve Polit The meeting was called to order by Chairman Westlake at 7:30 PM. The January and February meeting minutes were reviewed for formal acceptance. The January meeting minutes were amended to show Brian Robertson as present at the December meeting. Following approval of the minutes the Commission moved on to the scheduled agenda. As there were no residents to be heard under Citizens Forum the Commission proceeded to review of curbside program data. Statistics from the last couple of months indicate a decrease in the participation level among singlefamily homes. It was suggested that the Commission members monitor their own neighborhood blocks to assess participation. Although the Commission agreed they should actively canvass the community it was felt there would be greater benefit in conducting a door to door survey in April or May so we might also get feedback on the yard material program. Glen Andler briefly addressed the question of expanding the curbside program to include steel cans and plastic, stating he has talked to Tom Kleczewski from BFI regarding the additional materials. Mr. Kleczewski will meet with the Commission at the April meeting. Mr. Andler did caution the Commission a whole new contract would have to be developed for expanded services. Under Old Business the Commission discussed the status of the yard material program. The Commissioners approved the draft letter to be sent to multifamily and business property owners/managers. The mailings to residential homes are also ready for mailing. Commission members also endorsed the ordinances pertaining to yard materials scheduled to go before the Board of Trustees on April 2. Chairman Westlake stated he had a draft letter promoting the Speakers Bureau. Glen Andler apprised the Commission of the situation with the roll -off bins currently located at Melas Park, as well as, progress on a permanent transfer site. BFI is making positive negotiations with Multi -Graphics on land use for roll -off bins. Multi -Graphics has also indicated they would be interested in selling the Village land to be used as a transfer site for leaves and snow. However, negotiations would only be pursued if approved by the Village Board of Trustees. Dr. Luteri updated the Commission on the marketing of newsprint by sharing his correspondence with Mike Murphy from BFI. Dr. Luteri stated from his interaction with Mr. Murphy, BFI is doing a good job of keeping on top of available markets and we should work with BFI on the marketing aspect. Joe Kubik shared an article on Wisconsin's recycling laws with the Commission. Dr. Luteri stated from his experience at the Chamber of Commerce Expo most people responded very positively to the Recycling/Yard Material Booth. Chairman Westlake concurred, adding he felt the booth attracted a number of interested individuals. The question had been raised at a previous meeting as to what, if anything the Commission might do for Earth Day and did Public Works have plans. Mr. Andler related that the Public Works Forestry Division planned to acknowledge Earth Day during its annual Arbor Day Ceremony. Paul Hoefert stated he was working with Rachel Toeppen from the Garden Club in securing and manning the Recycling Display for Friendship Conservatory's Earth Day activities. Lisa Angell also stated she had spoken to Ms. Toeppen and there was no problem with the display being used over at Friendship. There being no other Old Business the Commission moved on to Budget Hearing under New Business. Mr. Andler stated that both the transfer site and service to multifamily units were listed in the Public Works Budget contingent on grant funding. Since the budget was drafted though, we found out we were not eligible for grant monies. However, Mr. Andler stated these items would remain in the budget and we should know by March 27 whether funding was approved by the Village Board. Under Other New Business the topic of developing an information packet for businesses on how they might recycle within their organizations was deferred until a later meeting. Chairman Westlake did suggest that the best approach to this project would be to form a subcommittee. As there was no other business for discussion, the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 19 and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, �% M.' Lis g Administrative Aide