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COMMtt'l'~£ OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Meeting Location: Meeting Date and Time:
Senior Citizens' Center Tuesday, September 8, 1992
50 South Emerson Street 7:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 25, 1992
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. DISCIJSSION QF SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
As requested by the Mayor and Board, a six-month update and review of the
Village's Solid Waste Program will be presented for discussion. The information
package includes an overview of the component parts of the system; i.e., waste
disposal, recycling yard waste collection, etc. Also included in the report is a
recap of the various contract costs for the final two years of t]xe contract with
Arc Disposal. A recommendation from staff to change our formula for payment
from a fixed fee to a unit charge will be presented.
One of the stated purposes of the six-month review was to determine the
feasibility of proceeding to a one bag limit on the base disposal program. In
order to facilitate this discussion, Lisa AngelI, Solid Waste Coordinator, conducted
an extensive survey of resident disposal habits throughout a broad cross-section of
the Village. Those results, coupled with the fact that the sale of refuse disposal
stickers has not met our projections indicate that residents have adjusted positively
to the program constraints. And, as such, I would recommend that serious
co~ideration be given to proceeding to a one-bag system.
I am aware that the initial change to our Solid Waste Program from unlimifed
disposal to a two-bag limit has not been totally popular, however, changes in our
ability to dispose of refuse in a safe and economical manner has become severely
limited. It is becoming imperative that people begin to think about garbage as
they do about other goods and services that they utilize and purchase. As with
utilities such as electricity, people become very conscious about costs when they
pay on a direct use basis. Concepts such as conservation, recycling and source
reduction become important tools in controlling costs. Until people feel the
direct impact of this vital service, they will not utilize these techniques on a mass
scale.
As with any major change that impacts our "normal daily routine," there is initial
resistance followed by a period of education and adjustment. This was the case
with the mandatory seat belt law and the recycling/yard waste program: This
same process of change has begun with regard to the way we handle our garbage.
Unfortunately, it is the present generation which will have the hardest time making
the necessary adjustments. However, by the time our children reach young
adulthood, the concept of a "pay as you throw" garbage system along with
aggressive recycling and source reduction will be the norm.
Ken Westlake, Chairman and members of the Solid Waste Commission as well as
appropriate staff will be on hand to participate in the discussion.
V. SIGN ORDINANCE REVIEW
The Sign Review Board is recommending a number of amendments to the Sign
Ordinance. The specific changes are highlighted in the draft ordinance distributed
to the Village Board last week. This process began in 1990, as staff and the Sign
Review Board began to identify improvements to the ordinance. In order to
involve as many interested parties as possible, a public informational meeting was
held in conjunction with the Chamber's Governmental Affairs Comm/ttee. Also,
as the Sign Review Board began discussion workshops, the Chamber conducted
a sign survey of its members, all leading up to a June 15, 1992 public hearing held
by the Sign Review Board. The Sign Review Board incorporated appropriate
suggestions into the proposed draft. As a result of these sessions, the major
change recommended by the Chamber was included in the draft ordinance.
Dave Clements and Ken Fritz will be available to discuss the proposed changes.
Janet Hansen, Executive Director, from the Mount Prospect Chamber has also
been invited to attend.
VI. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE BUILDING AND FIRE PREVENTION CODES
Discussion will continue regarding proposed changes to the Building and Fire
Prevention Codes. Staff will be available to provide information regarding the
rationale for the proposed changes.
At this time, a deferral is requested regarding discussion of Article V, Fees, while
staff re-evaluates the need for increases.
VII. MANAGER'S REPQRT
VIII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
DEFERRED ITEMS
Voting Requirements
Zoning of Churches in Residential Areas