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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/2006 SWC minutes Director Glen R. Andler Deputy Director Sean P. Dorsey Mount Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229 Mount Prospect Solid Waste Commission May 9,2006 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 Ken Westlake Commissioner Mary Winkler Staff Liaison Jason Leib Absent Commissioner Pankaj Parikh Commissioner Mary Rosen Approval of Minutes Minutes from the February 14, 2006 meeting were approved as written. Citizen Forum Mr. Conrad Bartels - Mr. Bartels lives at 1103 Wheeling Road questioned the commission as to the reason for the new $75 charge for garbage service. Chairman George Luteri responded by explaining that the decision to charge $75 was the responsibility of the Finance Commission and that any questions or complaints concerning the direct charge should be directed towards the Finance Commission. Solid Waste Pro~rams and Data The commission reviewed the most recent recycling and yard waste counts. Chairman Luteri asked how much refuse was collected during the Spring Cleanup Week. Staff Liaison Mr. Jason Leib stated that approximately 800 tons of refuse was collected during the Spring Cleanup Week, which would also be the last cleanup week. Old Business There was no old business to be discussed. New Business Staff Liaison Mr. Leib provided an update on the delivery of the new wheeled carts for refuse and recycling collection. Mr. Leib stated that as of the meeting, delivery to the Monday and Tuesday collection areas had been completed. Mr. Leib explained that there would be a rate increase for yard waste stickers. The current stickers cost the residents $1.75 a sticker and this rate would increase to $2.25. The rate increase would be effective June 5th. The commission asked if refunds would be given for the old stickers purchased at $1.75. Mr. Leib stated that the old stickers would be honored indefinitely and refunds would not be necessary. Mr. Bartels asked about how carts on the parkway would work during the winter months. Mr. Leib responded by saying that the Village requires that carts to placed on the driveway aprons and that carts should be set out the morning of collection to minimize the impact on snow plow operations. Other Business Staff Liaison Mr. Leib informed the Commission that Public Works Open House would be May 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The commission was also reminded of the July 4th parade. Next Meeting A date was not set for the next meeting Adiournment As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8: 1 0 p.m.