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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1990 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT RECYCLING COMMISSION ESV**"Zfem�"Z "It*011 MAY 17, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 by Chairman Westlake. The roll was called with the following results: PRESENT: Ken Westlake Paul Hoefert George Luteri Brian Robertson Glen Andler, PW ABSENT: Mary Winkler-/ GUESTS: Debbie Pizzato Dick Bachhuber Joe Kubik Steve Polit Emilie Henry, PW Elizabeth Herbert Harold E. Rentschler Mike Burkhardt The minutes of the April meeting were reviewed and after some discussion the minutes were approved as written. Citizen's Forum Harold Rentschler of 424 Larkdale introduced himself. Mr. Rentschler expressed the thought that Mount Prospect should be more aggressive in its recycling efforts. He stated that plas- tic and tin cans should be added as soon as possible. The commit- tee informed him that these materials would be added by the end of the year. Debbie Pizzato, 309 S. Main St., introduced herself and ex- pressed her wholehearted support for the recycling program. She believes more should be done to focus public awareness on the recycling situation. She also would like to see multifamily building residents included as soon as possible. Mike Burkhardt of 1205 Boxwood Dr. stated that he agreed with Mr. Rentschler and Ms. Pizzato on all points and reiterated his desire for multifamily participation as soon as possible. The Recycling Commission agreed that Boxwood would be a good place to include in the multifamily recycling pilot project starting in the near future. Glen Andler promised to get back in touch with Mr. Burkhardt concerning same. Some discussion was devoted to restaurant and tavern participa- tion in our recycling program. This topic will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Proaram Review Curbside recycling program - It was noted that participation in the recycling program stands at over the 70% mark. To date, over 5-1/2 million pounds of material has been diverted from the landfill. Best Hardware, Dominicks, Jewel/Osco and Mount Pros- pect Lawn Mower all have shown interest in selling the yard waste recycling bags. A discussion followed among the commis- sioners bringing up, among other things, that no guarantee had been given verbally or any other way to the first suppliers as to who would be able to sell them in the future. However, it was agreed upon by the commissioners to not expand on vendors or locations at this time. This is the first year of the program and, until we have one year of experience, the distribution of bags should not be expanded. Also, Public Works has not had one single request by residents to have the bags at other locations. Glen Andler showed the generic recycling bag that Jewel/Osco is selling. Jewel's Corporate Headquarters had been contacted and a request made for them to put up a sign informing people that these are not the accepted Mount Prospect yard material bags. Glen Andler stated that the Village has already gone through 80,000 bags and are out of bags and awaiting a new order. Participation in the pickup of yard waste stands at about 20 - 25%. Glen Andler told the Commission that there are still concerns being voiced by residents over the price of the bags and just what costs are included. He suggested that perhaps an explana- tion should be included in the next Newsletter or as the Village Manager suggested, an ad could be placed in the local newspa- per. Another possible means would be to put a message on the monthly water bill. After some discussion, it was decided that a message should be included on the next available water bill and that an article be placed in the upcoming issue of the Newsletter. Also, at the upcoming Public Works Open House, the two bags will be displayed. Glen Andler further informed the Commission that BFI is now picking up brush on every scheduled garbage pickup day versus just the first full week of the month. This will be done at no extra cost, and the information has been included in the reprint- ing of the yard material collection brochure. Chairman Westlake discussed his recent speaking engagement be- fore the Mount Prospect Jaycees. Glen Andler also informed the Commission that the Senior Center's AARP group has requested a speaker for sometime in August between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Dick Bachhuber volunteered for this speaking engagement. Multifamily The Commission is aware of the fact that many Speak Outs concern recycling in multifamily housing units and it was the consensus of the Commission that we proceed expeditiously on working out the necessary arrangements. Glen Andler will check with Plan- ning and Zoning on any conflicts regarding drop-off sites within refuse dumpster areas, will refine projected costs of equipment and labor charges and will report back at a future meeting. Facility Tour Update On June 9th, the Commission members, Mayor and Trustees, and/or other interested Village employees will be able to tour the Land & Lakes compost site, Mallard Lake Landfill, and the proposed balefill site in Bartlett. The group will depart at approximate- ly 8:00 a.m. from the Public Works building and should be return- ing by 2:00 p.m. J Glen Andler will arrange for a Public Works van or vans depending upon the number of people attending. There' -will be no rain day. Public Works Open House Glen Andler reviewed the list for volunteers to man the Recy- cling Booth at the Open House from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The time slot between noon and 1:00 p.m. was still available. Dick Bachhuber and Brian Robertson volunteered their services for this time slot. The mini surplus office equipment auction will be held that same day at 11:00 a.m. in the Vehicle Maintenance area. Also, the Mount Prospect Park District will have a com- post display set up immediately adjacent to the Public Works Recycling Display. Other Business Chairman Westlake updated the Commission on the balefill situa- tion and the EPA's stand on same. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Res ctfully Emilie J. Ze