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February 15, 1990 Meeting Minutes
PRESENT: Dick Bachhuber, Paul Hoefert, Joe Kubik, and Ken Westlake
Glen Andler and Lisa Angell, Public Works staff
ABSENT: Brian Robertson, Elizabeth Herbert, George Luteri, Steve Polit
and Mary Winkler
(No official business was conducted at the February meeting as there
were not enough members present for a quorum. However, an informal
session was held with reference to the February agenda.)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Westlake at 7:40 PM. The
January meeting minutes were reviewed however, a formal motion to
approve the minutes will be made at the March 15 meeting.
As there were no members from the community present the Commission
moved on to the next item on the agenda, data from the curbside
program. Glen Andler also shared data compiled from December 1988
through January 1990.
The following topics were then discussed under Old Business.
A. Yard Material
1) Glen Andler stated approval had been given to move ahead with
the printing of the yard material brochures. The question was
raised as to whether we had ordered enough brochures. Glen
stated a sufficient quantity was ordered, with the option to
reorder when needed.
2) The contract for the yard material bags was awarded to the low
bidder, Mid-America Packaging. Joe Kubik questioned the number
of bags ordered. It was the concensus of those in attendance
that the estimated number ordered was an acceptable quantity
considering this is a pioneer program. If more bags are needed,
only enough will be ordered to complete the season.
The procedure for tagging unacceptable yard material bags left
at the curb was questioned. Mr. Andler stated BFI is working
with Public Works in tag design; BFI will be responsible for
tagging the container and the cost of the tag.
3) Ken Westlake again suggested the Commission be more proactive
and organize a Speakers Bureau. He feels networking with the
various civic organizations would foster community concensus on
recycling and increase visibility of Commission. Chairman
Westlake volunteered to draft a letter to local organizations;
Public Works will provide him with the list of names and
addresses.
Paul Hoefert stated he had talked with Janet Hansen, Mount
Prospect Chamber of Conference, in regard to information on
how businesses can recycle their materials. (Development of an
informational packet designed for businesses will be included on
next month's agenda.)
4) The Mount Prospect Park District will be offering classes on
lawn care, in general, as well as seminars on composting. The
Park District is also encouraging residents to leave grass
clippings on their lawns. Residents requesting additional
information on composting will be referred to Friendship
Conservatory.
B. Transfer Site
Glen Andler informed the Commission that the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District (MWRD) did not approve the request for a
transfer site at Melas Park. The property, owned by MWRD, is
strictly for recreational use.
The roll -off bins for the curbside program currently placed at
Melas must be removed within 30 days. Glen is working with BFI in
locating an alternate site for the roll -offs. (BFI will bear the
cost of the transfer site for the roll -offs.) Consideration is
also being given to locating parcels of land for a leaf and snow
collection site.
At this time Mr. Andler also indicated it was highly unlikely the
Village would receive funding from the Department of Energy and
Natural Resources (ENR) for development of a transfer site.
C. Alternate Markets for Newspaper
George Luteri was not in attendance, therefore his report was
deferred until the March meeting. Dick Bachhuber did state he had
seen an article regarding the usage of newspaper for animal
bedding, however, the high cost of hauling was a noted drawback.
D. Household Hazardous Materials
Chairman Westlake contacted Cinda Schein with the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Village's
application for a hazardous collection day in Mount Prospect. Ken
expressed his concern with the EPA's guidelines for application
especially the lack of deadline dates. Although the Village was
not selected in the last round our application is being kept on
file for the next program in the fall of 1990. Ken will draft a
letter to the EPA reemphasizing our interest in participating in a
collection program.
E. Multifamily Service
Ken Westlake contacted the Glass Institute and was informed there
was no available funding through them, but he did receive a
referral list of other possible funding sources. Glen Andler
stated the proposed program did not qualify for funding from ENR's
grant #7 as it was strictly for single-family homes.
The proposal for placement of igloo shaped recycling containers at
4 pilot sites is in the 1990-91 budget. It will be up to the
Village Board whether or not to proceed with the project. Glen
encouraged Commission members to attend the March 13 budget hearing
as the Public Works budget, including recycling, will be reviewed
on that date.
F. Recycling Participation - Mt. Prospect Park District
Steve Polit was not in attendance, therefore this report was
deferred to the March meeting.
G. Chamber of Commerce Expo - March 2, 3, and 4
1) The Commission members in attendance were asked to sign-up to
work during at least (1) 2 hour period. Each of the members
present were assigned to call a member(s) not present, for a
time he or she would be available to work. This information is
to be called into Lisa Angell by Tuesday, February 20 so that a
work schedule can be sent to all members. The callers were also
asked to encourage the Commission member he spoke with to
attend the March 13 budget hearing.
2) Public Works staff will have the display set-up with 6 panels of
information on recycling and 4 panels on yard material. The
brochures on yard material regulations and grass clippings will
be available in limited quantities for distribution.
There being no other old business to discuss the following items were
identified under New Business.
A. Lisa Angell stated she had been contacted by Mary Grace of St.
Raymond's school requesting a speaker on recycling for one of the
scout dens. When Ms. Grace contacts Public Works with more
details, the Commission will then determine who will speak to the
group.
B. Other
1) Paul Hoe€ert asked if there were any local activities planned
in observance of Earth Day and if so, would the Commission have
a role in them. Glen Andler stated he would check with the
Forestry Division and other sources for planned activities.
2) The question was raised again in regard to BFI's processing
center for aluminum and whether the center also accepts tin.
Glen Andler is to contact BFI for information.
3) The ordinances for the new yard material regulations were
briefly introduced by Glen Andler. Revised copies of the
ordinaces will be available for review at the March meeting.
The March Recycling Commission meeting will meet Thursday, March 15 at
7:30 PM in the Public Works Facility.
As there was no other business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at
9:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell