HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/1991 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT RECYCLING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 1991
PRESENT: Bill Donovan, Elizabeth Herbert, Paul Hoefert, George Luteri,
Carl Maas, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler
Lisa Angell - Public Works
Janet Hansen - Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Doris Rentschler - Mount Prospect resident
ABSENT: Dick Bachhuber and Joe Kubik
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Westlake at 7:35 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the January 19, 1991 minutes were approved as written.
CITIZENS FORUM
Mrs. Rentschler indicated she had no official business to bring before
the Commission.
COMMERCIAL RECYCLING
Paul Hoefert and Janet Hansen presence d the draft of the business
recycling brochure for review by the Commission. The brochure is a
joint project of the Mount Prospect Recycling Commission and Chamber of
Commerce. (The Mount Prospect Rotary Club is also sponsoring the
project.) Focusing on the business community the brochure explains,
why and how to recycle, including recommendations.
Following a few minor revisions to the draft the Commission approved
the document. The brochure will be distributed at the March 21,
Chamber Luncheon, Ecology and Economics.
Ms. Hansen brought a sample brochure to show the Commissioners the
style and design of the recycling brochure. She also showed an award
certificate similar to one she would like to have for businesses that
recycle.
Paul Hoefert then shared a few of the insights on business recycling he
received from a gentleman at All State Insurance. Apparently one of
the factors he cautioned Paul about was that some recycling companies
may not want to work with small businesses. To avert this problem he
suggested several smaller businesses coordinate their recycling
programs to enhance working relationships with recycling companies.
In closing, Paul credited Ms. Hansen for all her efforts on the business
recycling program.
STATUS REPORT ON EXISTING DATA
Lisa Angell reported on the low participation rate at the Cottonwood
Apartments; less than 3% participation. After a brief discussion the
motion to discontinue curbside recycling at Cottonwood was moved,
seconded and unanimously approved. Public Works staff will notify
Village Administration regarding the Commission's recommendation and
proceed under the Manager's direction.
Chairman Westlake read the letter, he drafted, addressed to the Courts
of Randview Homeowners Association. In essence, the letter is another
attempt at having representatives from the Homeowners Association meet
with the Commission to address curbside recycling concerns. The
Commission will wait for a response from the letter before discussing
alternative approaches to gaining Courts of Randview's approval for
curbside recycling. The Homeowners Association contends the commingled
system with dumpster type.containers is more conducive to their setting.
SOLID WASTE CONTRACT BID
Lisa Angell informed the Commission the bid packet had been mailed to
prospective bidders and a prebid meeting is scheduled for February 26,
1991.
Several Commissioners brought up the recent newspaper article regarding
the Village's purchase of yard bags. Lisa explained that, per the
terms of the current yard material contract, expiration July 31, 1991,
yard material is collected at the curb in Village designated bags at a
set fee to BFI. Therefore, the Board of Trustees approved the purchase
of enough bags for the remainder of this contract.
BALEFILL UPDATE
Chairman Westlake updated the Commission on the most recent decision
affecting the Balefill. The Army Corps of Engineers denied the permit
for the balefill because 1) loss of bird habitat and 2)'an exhaustive
search for alternative sights was not made. In response to'permit
denial, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County will be filing a
lawsuit. Vice Chair Luteri stated he thought he read in the paper that
Mount Prospect is going to support SWANCC's lawsuit.
OTHER BUSINESS
The question was raised regarding recycling education and services to
local schools and churches. Lisa indicated several of the schools have
developed recycling education within their own curriculums and that
curbside recycling is available to all schools and churches at no
cost.
It was suggested a letter about recycling be sent to all Churches and
schools, as there still may be a few who are unaware of services
available or just need further encouragement to participate. Mary
Winkler stated she would draft a generic letter for that purpose.
Lisa Angell informed the Commission she had been contacted by
Friendship Conservatory regarding the Conservatory's Earth Day Program
scheduled for April 27. As part of the program they are requesting a
speaker to address "Closing the Recycling Loop". Chairman Westlake
volunteered to make the presentation.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 PM.
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There being no further business the motion to adjourn was moved,
seconded and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell