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MOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 1992
PRESENT: Bill Donovan, Dick Bachhuber, Elizabeth Herbert,
Holly Johnson, George Luteri, Harold Rentschler,
Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler.
Dick Hendricks
Randy Wederitch
Mike Janonis
Glen Andler
Lisa Angell
CALL TO ORDER:
- resident
- resident
- Village Manager
- Deputy Public Works Director
- Solid Waste Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM by Chairman Westlake.
MOUNT PROSPECT 2000 - Village Manager:
Mr. Janonis stated he appreciated the opportunity to meet with
the Commission and thanked them for the time and effort they
contribute to the Village's solid waste program. He then pre-
sented a basic overview of long-term fiscal proposals for Mount
Prospect which include modifications in the residential solid
waste program.
The Manager distributed copies detailing proposed solid waste
services. The proposed "Basic Service Program" would include
the following services as well as property tax relief.
(The effective date, if implemented, would be August 1, 1993.
One container or Bulk Item per week
Current Recycling Program
Move In and Move Out Allowance - 10 Containers
Spring and Fall Cleanup - Unlimited Pickup
5 Bonus Stickers per Year
Up to 25% of Multifamily Solid Waste Costs
Several issues were discussed including:
Is solid waste service a utility; should it be a function
of local government?
Varying interpretations, may not be a right or wrong answer.
. How were the deficits projected out?
Projections were based on the assumption there would be a
positive growth in sales.
How were the projections for solid waste costs calculated?
(There are no cost figures available beyond the end of this
contract, July 31, 1994.)
It was assumed the projections were based on an 8% increase
per year. The same percentage increase that is in the
current contract.
. Are residents maximizing their recycling opportunities?
There were several Commissioners that stated it was their
opinion residents were not recycling as much as they could
under the current program.
The Village Manager encouraged the Commissioners to attend the
Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 24 when the Village
Board will be discussing solid waste services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
With the following revision the minutes were approved.
Citizen Forum, paragraph 3, first sentence is to read, Mr.
Wederitch indicated he felt solid waste services should be left
on the property tax and the number of refuse containers should
not be reduced to one.
Mr. Hendricks stated, as a reminder to the Commission, that
residents could have unlimited collection under the current
contract.
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS:
The Commission resumed discussion of the proposed solid waste
changes as outlined in Mount Prospect 2000. Two of the Commis-
sioners felt to make changes at this point would negatively
affect the good will of the residents. It would be viewed as
another tax and put a further squeeze on residents.
It was noted that the Commission's original recommendation to
the Village Board in early 1991 was to implement a one container
program. With that in mind the Commission discussed each compo-
nent of the proposed basic service. While most of the Commis-
sion supported the overall plan there was little support for the
provision of 5 bonus stickers.
As there was no further discussion on this matter the following
motion was moved, seconded and approved by a 7 to 1 vote.
The Solid Waste Commission recommends to the Village Board of
Trustees that the Solid Waste Basic Service Program as outlined;
excluding 5 Bonus Stickers, in Mount Prospect 2000 be implement-
ed when feasible.
CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION PROGRAM:
Chairman Westlake informed the Commission that faced with the
possibility of loosing a Christmas Tree collection program all
together the Village Board of Trustees made the following modifi-
cations in the program. (Residents will receive a flyer in the
next edition of the Newsletter.)
Village crews will not collect and chip trees this season.
Residents did not want the quality of chip generated from
pine trees and tinsel.
ARC Disposal will collect trees from December 26 through
January 7 for composting. Trees collected after the 7th will
be landfilled.
All Christmas Trees must have a Village imprinted sticker
affixed for collection. Wreaths that are not containerized
and/or exceed the two container limit must have a sticker
affixed.
SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY:
Vice Chair Luteri gave a brief overview of the first meeting of
the Wheeling Transfer Station's Citizens Advisory Committee
which included a tour of the facility site. He explained the
purpose of the Committee which includes the Good Neighbor Agree-
ment; attest to the inspection process.
The Solid Waste Coordinator was asked if there had been any
decision as to whether the Village should apply for SWANCC's
long-term household hazardous waste program. The Coordinator
stated there has been no decision on this matter to date.
MONTHLY DATA:
Commissioner Rentschler noted the decrease in the volume of
glass being collected over the last several months. He ques-
tioned if there was a particular reason why volumes had
dropped. The Solid Waste Coordinator stated that it may be
seasonal but the problem may be due to increased glass breakage
and what is actually marketed. The Coordinator stated she would
discuss the matter with ARC and share her findings at the next
meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS:
An update of the leaf collection program was provided by the
Deputy Public Works Director. In the past some residents have
buried grass clippings and brush in the leaves but this year a
bowling ball was also buried. This practice is very costly to
the Village as it slows down operations; repair of damaged equip-
ment.
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Overall though, the program went very well and residents seemed
pleased with the service.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting was scheduled for December 17 at 7:30 PM in the
Public Works Facility.
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There being no other business a motion to adjourn was moved,
seconded and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at
10:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell
Solid Waste Coordinator