HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/1994 SWC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 1994
PRESENT: Dick Bachhuber, Bill Donovan, Elizabeth Herbert, Holly Johnson, George Luteri,
Rod Mobus, Ken Westlake and Mary Winkler.
Lisa Angell - Public Works
ABSENT: Harold Rentschler
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Westlake called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
There were no minutes up for approval.
CITIZEN FORUM:
There were no residents in attendance to address the Commission.
SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS/MONTHLY DATA:
The Solid Waste Coordinator gave an update on solid waste programs. She reported the recycling
program was terminated at one site due to on -going problems with garbage in the recycling toters.
It was noted that it may take a few months before the Village sees what impact the additional
recyclables will have on recycling collection rates.
REVIEW OF CONTRACT TO DATE:
The Coordinator stated the Village had received a number of compliments on the new residential
solid waste brochure. The residents appreciated the comprehensive overview of municipal solid
waste services. A number of residents also commended the Village for adding plastics to the
recvcling program noting the overall extensive program available for residents to reduce their
waste.
The Coordinator stated that according to collection reports provided by ARC Disposal a number of
residents are not properly preparing their corrugated cardboard for recycling collection.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Vice Chair George Luteri reported SWANCC's permit application to the Army Corps of
Engineers for the Balefill was denied. SWANCC's Executive Board is currently evaluating
SWANCC's options in response to the permit denial.
The Commission requested the Solid Waste Coordinator arrange for the following activities:
1) Tour of Envirowood
2) Tour of Wheeling Township Transfer Station
3) Talk of the Town tape with Chairman Westlake and Glen Andler
4) SWANCC representative to address Commission on commercial recycling
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting will be held Thursday, September 15, 7:30 PM in the Public Works Facility,
1700 West Central Road.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Lisa Angell
Solid Waste Coordinator