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Director
Glen R. Andler
Deputy Director
Sean P. Dorsey
Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229
Mount Prospect Solid Waste Commission
September 15, 2005
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Chairman Luteri called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Present
Chairman George Luteri
Commissioner Rod Mobus
Commissioner Pankaj Parikh
Commissioner Ken Westlake
Staff Liaison Jason Leib
Director of Public Works Glen Andler
Absent
Commissioner Mary Rosen
Commissioner Mary Winkler
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the March 17,2005 meeting were approved as written.
Citizen Forum
No residents were in attendance to address the Commission.
Solid Waste ProQrams and Data
Single Family Service
Chairman Luteri asked if the new row homes across from the library on Emerson
were going to have dumpsters or curbside pickup. Director of Public Works Glen
Andler informed the Commission that the row homes would have curbside pickup
in the alley behind the future row homes.
Multi Family Service
The Commission had questions concerning refuse and recycling service for the
new Emerson multi use project at the corner of Emerson and Busse. Mr. Andler
informed the commission that a compactor was going to be installed that would
service The Emerson and the current Lofts building.
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Old Business
No old business was discussed.
New Business
Since the last commission meeting March 17, 2004 the Village started
negotiations and reached a tentative agreement for a new solid waste services
contract with ARC Disposal and Recycling. Mr. Andler provided a synopsis of the
new unlimited wheeled cart program. A discussion ensued concerning the
specifics of the new program.
General comments from the Commission included the following:
· Damage to carts from everyday use should be replaced at no cost to the
residents.
· Commission members agreed that the lower rate for the yard waste
subscription service was good and should increase the use of the
subscription service.
· Several members stated that the wheel carts are not cumbersome and
that elderly residents should be able to use the smaller cart with no
problem.
· The Commission discussed the disposal of old garbage cans and
recycling bins. The old garbage cans are contaminated and thus may
not be recycled. Staff informed the board that they would look into the
best way of disposing of old garbage cans and recycling bins.
· Several Commissioners suggested the Village sell yard waste bags
instead of the yard waste sticker. The Commission agreed that the yard
waste sticker was a better system since a number of residents use
garbage cans to dispose of yard waste material.
Mr. Glen Andler informed the Commission that direct billing residents for refuse
service was an option that the Village Board was considering.
The Commission discussed the pros and cons of implementing direct billing for
solid waste services. Commission members noted that residents have
complained in the past that refuse costs were based on a homes value and not
actually on the amount of refuse generated.
Commission members suggested pricing based on the size of the cart. Mr.
Andler responded by saying it is hard to charge different rates when the program
is unlimited.
The Commission raised questions concerning individuals that refuse to pay for
refuse service. Staff informed the commission that they would have to look into
the issue and would have an answer at the next commission meeting.
Mr. Andler informed the Commission that the Village is currently negotiating with
ARC for a commercial solid waste contract. Mr. Andler provided a brief
description of the program, but could not discuss exact details because of
ongoing contract negotiations.
Next MeetinQ
A next meeting date was not decided upon.
Adiournment
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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