HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/1996 SWC minutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 20, 1996
PRESENT:
Dick Bachhuber, Bill Donovan, Holly Johnson, George Luteri, Rod Mobus, Harold
Rentschler, Mary Rosen, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler.
Doreen Jantz - Roosevelt University
Lisa Angell - Public Works
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Westlake called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the May 16, meeting were approved as written.
CITIZEN FORUM:
No residents were in attendance to address the Commission.
Ms. Jantz stated she was a student from Roosevelt University and was attending the
meeting as part of a class requirement. She indicated one of the primary reasons
she choose to attend a meeting in Mount Prospect was because of how courteous and
accommodating the Deputy Village Clerk was when she called about scheduled
meetings. (Ms. Jantz is not a Mount Prospect resident and indicated she had called
several municipalities before receiving a positive response.)
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS/DATA:
The Solid Waste Coordinator informed the Commission of the June 30, closing of the
ARC Recycling Center. She stated the closing would not affect the Village's
recycling program except for individuals residing in multifamily housing without
recycling services. Residents residing in multifamily housing without recycling
services will be encouraged to talk with property management regarding
implementation of the on-site program.
Based on the April data Chairman Westlake noted there was a 20% increase in the
volume of recyclables collected.
The Coordinator stated there had been a few problems with collection of recyclables
and yard material. It appears the difficulty may be a combination of factors; new
route drivers, improperly prepared materials, etc. The Solid Waste Coordinator
has addressed these issues with ARC Disposal and Public Works staff work to
resolve any problems one to one with residents.
4TH OF JULY PARADE:
The Commission brainstormed the remainder of the meeting to design a float that
would blend the parades "Diamonds in the Rough" theme with the environment.
The joint effort was extremely productive and it was decided to promote litter free
parks and use the design of baseball "diamond" with related verbiage.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Comments regarding the Open House were positive. A number of the
Commissioners had an opportunity to interact and respond to residents questions.
The Solid Waste Coordinator informed Commission: members that a Mount
Prospect resident pursuing a degree in geography will be an intern with the Public
Works Department this summer. His primary project wiR be gathering data
regarding commercial refuse and recycling services.
Chairman Westlake read the letter he had written to Jean Murphy of the Daily
Herald regarding the Village's recycling program. He complimented her on the
coverage she gives to recycling in the schools but highlighted that the Village of
Mount Prospect is the only community in the SWANCC region to provide recycling
services to the schools and churches at no cost; the provision is part of the exclusive
residential contract. The Commission members complimented Chairman Westlake
on the letter and agreed it should be sent as written.
NEXT MEETING:
The Commission unanimously voted to cancel the July meeting. The next meeting
was scheduled for August 15, 7:30 PM in the Public Works Facility.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell
Solid Waste Coordinator