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MOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 19, 1993
PRESENT
Dick.Bachhuber, Elizabeth Herbert, Holly Johnson, George Luteri,
Rod Mobus, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler
Lisa Angell - Public Works
ABSENT
Bill Donovan and Harold Rentschler
CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:50 PM by Chairman Westlake.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the June 17, 1993 meeting were approved as
written.
CITIZEN FORUM
No residents in attendance; the Commission moved on to the next
item on the agenda.
SOLID WASTE
The Solid Waste Coordinator's comments on recent efforts to
locate the landscaper believed to have fly dumped on private
property prompted a lengthy discussion on the illegal disposal
of waste. Yard material continues to be the more difficult
waste to address as it is almost impossible to trace offenders
and the volume of material is usually greater.
The Solid Waste Coordinator indicated that fly dumping of yard
material is a common problem among the Northwest Suburbs and
could, perhaps, be dealt with more effectively through collec-
tive action.
Chairman Westlake related that fly dumping has become a new
enterprise for Chicago gangs. Apparently gangs will allow
refuse haulers to dump waste in their own neighbor for a tip
fee; sanitation crews from the City eventually collect the
waste.
Multifamily
The Solid Waste Coordinator met with Pickwick Commons West
Association to discuss multifamily recycling. The
Association Members were very receptive and have agreed to
implement services beginning in September. There are 153
units at this site.
The property representative at Algonquin Trail Apartments has
also agreed to implement centralized recycling at this site.
Service for the 95 units at this site will also begin in.
September.
Due to the contamination level in the recycling toters
at Prospect Commons the containers are being disposed of as
garbage. The Solid Waste Coordinator is scheduled to meet
with a property representative to evaluate the problem and
discuss viable options to improve participation.
PHONE BOOK RECYCLING
The Commission had a brief discussion regarding this year's
drop-off program. There will only be one drop-off location;
Randhurst Mall. The Commissioners agreed to monitor the drop-
off location independently; no specific dates or times were
assigned. Unlike the semi -trailer box used last year, this
year's drop-off box does not require the same degree of monitor-
ing.
SWANCC UPDATE
Vice Chair Luteri updated the Commission on the construction of
the Wheeling Township Transfer Station. Groot was awarded the
contract for operating the Transfer Station.
The Citizens' Advisory Committee begins meeting again next
month and within the next few months will start touring the
transfer station.
It was also mentioned that the Army Carps of Engineers has sched-
uled two Public Hearings on the Northwest Cook County Balefill
project.
COOK COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Solid Waste Coordinator stated she attended the July 12
Public Hearing on the Cook County Solid Waste Management Plan.
Mayor Schultz from Wheeling made a presentation on behalf of
S,WANCC communities. There was also representation from homeown-
ers near the proposed balefill voicing their opposition to the
balefill including, SWANCC communities don't recycle enough!
To date the Plan has not been approved.
OTHER
The Commissioners discussed last month's 4th of July Parade.
Commission members feel the presence of the float and the collec-
tion of aluminum cans has a positive affect on community support
and participation in the recycling program. It was suggested
that a banner be available to identify the Commission.
The Solid Waste Coordinator suggested the Commissioners begin
thinking about developing recommendations for solid waste bid
specifications!!!
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 16, 7:30
PM in the Public Works Facility, 1700 West Central Road.
ADJOURN
There being no further business the motion to adjourn was moved,
seconded and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at
9:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell
Solid Waste Coordinator