HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/1994 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
MEETING OF MAY 19, 1994
PRESENT: Dick Bachhuber, Bill Donovan, Elizabeth Herbert, Holly Johnson, George Luteri,
Rod Mobus, Harold Rentschler, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler.
Lisa Angell - Public Works
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Luteri called the meeting to order at 7:37 PM and conducted the
meeting until Chairman Westlake's arrival.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the March 17, meeting were approved as written. As there were not enough
Commissioners for a quorum at the April 21, meeting, formal minutes were not taken.
CITIZEN FORUM:
There were no residents in attendance to address the Commission.
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS/MONTHLY DATA:
The Solid Waste Coordinator gave an update on solid waste programs which included, spring
clean-up week, yard material collection and multifamily recycling.
The Coordinator stated monthly data for April and May would be distributed at the next meeting.
The Coordinator than opened discussion regarding the addition of scrap metal to the recycling
program. The Commission was asked to develop a list of items that would qualify as scrap metal
to submit to ARC Disposal. ARC will be asked to respond to the list based on their capablities to
collect the material, preparation of the items and viable markets.
The Commission identified several specific items that could be collected as scrap metal, including
a number that are also identified as bulk items; bicycles, plumbing fixtures, lawn care equipment,
barbecue grills. As in previous meetings, there were concerns as to the practical aspects of
implementing such a program.
SOLID WASTE INFORMATION BROCHURE
The Solid Waste Coordinator distributed a rough copy of information to be included in the
residential solid waste brochure. It was recommended that a subcommittee be formed to draft the
brochure. Commissioners Bachhuber, Winkler and Vice Chair Luteri volunteered to serve on the
subcommittee and will meet Wednesday, May 25 with the Solid Waste Coordinator to complete
the first draft.
SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY
Vice Chair Luteri stated he had participated in an inspection of the transfer station earlier in the
day and everything was ship-shape. At this time approximately 500 tons of waste are being
processed daily. He also stated that the yard material being accepted at the transfer station is
being sent to Wisconsin where Scott's has a composting facility.
The Citizens Advisory Committee has revised the inspection forms for better clarification and is
considering reducing the frequency of inspections to once a month rather than once every two
weeks.
In cooperation with SWANCC, Harper College is conducting a prairie grass study on the grounds
surrounding the transfer station.
It was also reported that a decision from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the balefill is
expected prior to the Colonel's retirement in June.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Coordinator suggested the June meeting focus on planning the Commission's float for the 4th
of July parade. The Coordinator also stated that should she be unavailable to finalize preparation
of the float another representative from the Public Works Department would be designated.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting will be held Thursday, June 16, 7:30 PM in the Public Works Facility, 1700
West Central Road.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell
Solid Waste Coordinator