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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/1998 SWC minutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17,1998 MEETING MINUTES PRESENT Lois Brothers, George Luteri, Rod Mobus, and Mary Winkler. Lisa Angell Public Works ABSENT Panjay Parikh Mary Rosen, Jud Strickland, Ken Westlake 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. SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS AND DATA The Coordinator updated the Commission on the status of the various multifamily solid waste/recycling programs including Prospect Commons. Prospect Commons has chronic problems with enforcement of acceptable waste disposal practices as well as excessive refuse due to overcrowding. The Solid Waste Coordinator continues to work with the Health Division and Prospect Commons management in these areas. The Coordinator informed the Commission about the decision by many municipal haulers to discontinue the collection of polystyrene; the polystyrene market has virtually dried up. However, as the Village only collects a small quantity of the material ARC's processor will continue to accept the material from residential program. COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE SURVEY The Solid Waste Coordinator updated the Commission on the progress of the commercial solid waste survey. The survey is the initial phase of the Village's research and evaluation on the merits of an exclusive commercial solid waste contract. The survey was reviewed and approved by the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. Once the data is compiled the Chamber will be invited to participate in the recommenda- tion phase of the process. The Coordinator will present the initial results of the survey to the Commission at the next meeting. REFUSE SERVICE IN THE NORTHWEST The solid waste industry is very static right now due to mergers and buyouts of smaller companies. It is believed that this activity is affecting the quality of residential services. However, a recent survey of SWANCC member communities suggests the problems may be plaguing only those communities with a particular hauler. Apparently this particular company has difficulty keeping staff, hence collections are not being made. (The Village continues to receive acceptable service from ARC.) OTHER BUSINESS The Commission agreed to defer discussion of Recycling in the Parks. NEXT MEETING The neat meeting was scheduled for Thursday, November 19,1998 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 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, M. Lisa Angell Solid Waste Coordinator X:IUSERSILANCELLIWORD44wMNsepILdo¢