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Home My WebLink About02/20/1992 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1992 PRESENT: Bill Donovan, Elizabeth Herbert, George Luteri, Harold Rentschler, Holly Tabert-Johnson, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler. Mr. Krueger - Mount Prospect resident Mr. Jack Williams and Mr. Scott Williams - JR Williams Co. Lisa Angell - Public Works ABSENT: Dick Bachhuber and Carl Maas CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Westlake called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the December 19, 1991 meeting were approved as written. CITIZEN FORUM: Mr. Krueger expressed his concern and frustration with the Vil- lage's modified volume -based refuse collection program. He stated his. family of three has a difficult time reducing their waste despite their recycling efforts. He was concerned that if his family of three can't reduce its waste to two -32 gallon containers per week, how to larger families manage.. The ques- tion of taxes paying for solid waste services was also raised. Several of the Commissioners responded to Mr. Krueger's concerns. A brief overview of the landfill crisis was provided and how the pay by container concept is a positive step in our efforts to resolve this crisis. Commissioners also offered Mr. Kruger suggestions on how to maximize his recycling as well as consume= tips for source reduc- tion. WASTE-CALC: Mr. Jack Williams, JR Williams Co., and his son Scott were present to respond to any questions the Commission might have a regarding the Waste -Calc tracking system. Mr. Williams wrote the Waste -Calc program for SWANCC. The Public Works Department is one of four pilot communities using the system which ultimate- ly will become the reporting system for all'SWANCC member commu- nities using the balefill. The Commissioners had a few questions regarding the reporting system, ie, commericial tracking capabilities, but overall were supportive of the various reports the program offered. SOLID WASTE SERVICES: The Solid Waste Coordinator reported on the recently implemented modified volume -based refuse collection program. Daily solid waste set -outs are being tracked in sample areas throughout the Village as one measure of program success. The Coordinator also shared data on the resident inquiries/complaints Public Works staff have received regarding the program. In the first week approximately 30% of all calls related to the new solid waste program. The Commissioners were reminded the 1992 yard material program runs from April 1 through December 15. The Coordinator reported implementation of recycling services to townhomes and condominiums is almost complete and attention will now be focused on adding apartment complexes to the program. Overall, apartment complexes have been less responsive to the Village's recycling program. SOLID WASTE BOOTH - MOUNT PROSPECT EXPO: Discussion was held on the design of the booth and display board. Although several good ideas were shared, including a computer quiz developed by Commissioner Rentschler it was felt a straightforward approach covering the Village's solid waste plan should be followed. The other suggestions may be utilized for the Public Works Open House in May. Assigned times for booth coverage were confirmed and it was agreed the Commissioners would,wear their Mount Prospect t - shirts while manning the booth. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: The Solid Waste Coordinator reported staff from the Illinois En- vironmental Protection Agency (IEPA) made a site visit to the Public Works Facility. The visit was part of the IEPA's evalua- tion process of communities applying for a one day Household Hazardous Waste Collection day. Although the IEPA representa- tives verbally stated our facility would be acceptable for a siting this does not guarantee selection as a host community. Selection of Fall 1992 sites should be announced in the late spring. SPEAKERS BUREAU: At this time the only presentations being made axe to multifamily sites and these are usually conducted during work hours with the property management representative. OTHER BUSINESS: Adopt -A -Highway - Commissioner Rentschler gave a thorough report on Adopt -A -Highway Programs in several states; Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas. Each state has their own guidelines and scope of services. Although the general concensus. was the Adopt -A -Highway Program provides a valuable service in many areas, this type of program may not be appropriate in populous areas similar to the North- west Suburban Area. They did agree however, that the Board should be urged to support the model resolution provided by the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) as state program. It was felt this type of program would benefit rural areas in Illi- nois. The Solid Waste Coordinator stated she would.find out if the Commission needed to make a formal recommendation to the Board on this issue. White goods - The Solid Waste Coordinator updated the Commission on plans for the collection of white goods in relation to Senate Bill 989 which bans the disposal of white goods in landfills. (The two part bill puts restrictions on landfilling white goods effective July 1992 and a total ban by July 1994. It appears there may be a strong lobbying to push back the effective dates. However, as the ban is inevitable SWANCC has made con- tacts with scrap dealers regarding potential contractual agree- ments for the disposal of white goods from SWANCC member communities. NEXT MEETING: The next regular meeting was set for Thursday, March 19. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, M. Lisa Angell Solid Waste Coordinator