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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/2006 SWC minutes Mount Prospect Director Glen R. Andler Deputy Director Sean P. Dorsey Mount Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229 Mount Prospect Solid Waste Commission February 14, 2006 Meeting Minutes Call to Order Chairman Luteri called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present Chairman George Luteri Commissioner Rod Mobus Commissioner Mary Rosen Commissioner Ken Westlake Commissioner Mary Winkler Staff Liaison Jason Leib Absent Commissioner Pankaj Parikh Approval of Minutes Minutes from the September 15, 2005 meeting were approved as written. Citizen Forum No residents were in attendance to address the Commission. Solid Waste ProQrams and Data The Commission reviewed the year to date recycling and yard waste counts. The Commission stated that it would be important to review the recycling counts after the new wheeled recycling carts are distributed. The commission feels that recycling will increase with the greater capacity to recycle and would like to see the recycling counts following the cart distribution. Old Business Staff liaison Mr. Leib provided an update on the Ashley Cove Apartment Complex. Mr. Leib informed the Commission that the Environmental Health Department is working to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money for the construction of dumpster corals at the Ashley Cove complex. Mr. Leib stated that he would keep the Commission informed of status as Environmental Health's effort moves forward. New Business New Cart Collection Program Details Mr. Leib updated the Commission on the new solid waste program details. o All residential properties receiving curbside collection will receive two carts, one for refuse and one for recycling. o Residents will have a choice of three sizes for refuse carts; 35,65 and 95 gallon. o Residents will have a choice of two sizes for recycling carts; 35 and 65 gallon. o The cleanup weeks will be discontinued after the last cleanup week that is scheduled for May 1 - May 5. o Residents are required to use the carts. Refuse and recycling will not be accepted in containers other then the wheeled carts. o Refuse and recycling must be contained in the wheeled carts. o The yard waste program will remain the same. There was a reduction in the cost for the yard waste subscription program. o Properties will be billed $75 annually for garbage service. Commissioner Mary Winkler asked if there was an option for a 95 gallon wheeled cart for recycling. Mr. Leib informed the Commission that at present time there is no option for a 95 gallon wheeled cart for recycling, but if there is a big demand for a 95 gallon recycling cart the option could potentially be added. Mr. Leib distributed a first draft of the cart selection flyer that will be distributed to all residential properties receiving curbside collection. The Commission reviewed the flyer and made several suggestions to improve the flyer. Mr. Leib also distributed a first draft of the new solid waste website on CD to the Commission. Other Business Staff Liaison Mr. Leib informed the Commission that Public Works Open House would be May 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Next MeetinQ The next meeting was scheduled for May 9th at 7:30 p.m. Adiournment As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.