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March 20, 2003
MEETING MINUTES
PRESENT
George Luteri, Rod Mobus, Pankaj Parikh, Mary Winkler, and Ken Westlake.
Lisa Angell Public Works
ABSENT
Mary Rosen
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Luteri called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the January 16, 2003 meeting were approved as written.
CITIZEN FORUM
No individuals were in attendance to address the Commission.
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS AND DATA
The Solid Waste Coordinator informed the Commission members that ARC was in the process of
purchasing the new recycling trucks but the trucks would not be on the street as soon as they had
hoped. The new trucks are designed to accommodate either a one or two sort collection system
and are equipped with compactors. The compactors will allow ARC to relax the size specifications
on corrugated cardboard. Although residents will still need to break the boxes down the 3' x 3' size
limitation will be eliminated.
The Solid Waste Coordinator gave an update on the commercial solid waste survey. SWANCC is
coordinating the survey and will compile the results for the Village's review, If the survey results
indicate there is significant support among the business community for the Village to pursue an
exclusive commercial solid waste contract the Village will develop and proceed with the competitive
bid process.
OTHER
· Reuse/Recycling of Sports Equipment
Commissioner Mobus asked if anyone was aware of an organization that would take used baseball
helmets and other equipment. He stated he had made several contacts but no one was interested
and he didn't want to just throw them away. The Commissioners had a few suggestions including
he contact the manufacturer to see if they would take them back. He was also encouraged to
contact Mary Allen at SWANCC for other options.
Solid Waste Program Options
Chairman Luted recapped the presentation and discussion of residential solid service options at the
February 11, 2003 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. Specifically Chairman talked about the
toter system and billing residents for solid waste services rather than paying for it through property
taxes. Chairman Luteri told the Commission that he shared hisconcerns on both proposed options
with the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Open House
The Commissioners were reminded that the Public Works Open House will be held Saturday, May
17, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Commissioners will let the Coordinator know at the May
15th meeting if they will be participating.
EXT MEETING
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2003 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,
Solid Waste Coordinator
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