HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/1999 SWC minutesDirector
Water/Sewer Superintendent
Glen R. Andler
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Roderick T O'Donovan
Deputy Director
Streets/Buildings Superintendent
Sean P. Dorsey
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Paul C. Bures
Village Engineer
Forestry/Grounds Superintendent
Jeffrey A. Wulbecker
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Sandra M. Clark
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Administrative Assistant
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Vehicle/Equipment Superintendent
Dawn L. Wucki
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James E. Guenther
Solid Waste Coordinator
M. Lisa Angell
Mount
Prospect Public Works
Department
1700 W.
Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois
60056-2229
Rhone 647/e70-5640
Fax 847/253-9377
TDD B47/392-1235
MOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 16, 1999
MEETING MINUTES
PRESENT
George Luteri, Rod Mobus, Pankaj Parikh, Mary Rosen, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler.
Lisa Angell Public Works
ABSENT
Lois Brothers and Judd Strickland
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Westlake called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The were no minutes to approve.
CITIZEN FORUM
There were no citizens in attendance to address the Commission.
WISE RECYCLING PRESENTATION
In an effort to gain the Village's support in siting a buy-back center in the community, Ms.
Margaret Anderson of Wise Recycling provided an overview of the business and its successful
operation of other buy-back centers in the Chicago area.
In addition to taking aluminum the buy-back center buys other scrap metals such as brass and
copper. Wise is considering potential locations south of Golf Road; Kmart or Sun Harvest.
Although the Commission expressed their support of the center, members also indicated the
center may impact the Village's contractual rate for curbside recycling. (Rather than participate
in any revenue split for the sale of the recyclables the Village pays a lower per unit/toter fee and
ARC retains all revenue.) It was recommended that ARC Disposal be advised of the request and
be allowed to voice any concerns they may have with the siting of a buy-back center.
The Commission members thanked Ms. Anderson for her presentation and stated they would
consider her proposal. After Ms. Anderson left the Commission continued their discussion of
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the proposed buy-back center. The Commission expressed support of the center but again
recommended staff contact ARC for comments.
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS AND DATA
The Solid Waste Coordinator stated there was little change in the single family program. She
does however continue to work with staff from other departments to address property
maintenance issues at various multifamily locations. The Coordinator stated several locations
had increased their service levels; increased occupancy rates and overcrowding continue to
increase the volume of waste generated.
SOLID WASTE CONTRACT
Public Works staff are working on a proposal for residential solid waste services. The proposal
along with a proposal for commercial solid waste services will be presented to ARC for pricing.
If the Village is unable to craft an acceptable agreement with ARC the Village will go out for
bid.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Coordinator informed the Commission of the upcoming computer recycling event
cosponsored by SWANCC and Motorola. The event is scheduled for October 23 and SWANCC
is looking for volunteers from member communities. Residents from SWANCC communities
can drop off computers and other office equipment at the one day event to be held at the
Motorola campus in Schaumburg. The program is available to residents at no cost.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 1999 in the Public Works Facility,
1700 West Central Road at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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M. Lisa Angell
Solid Waste Coordinator
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