PWM19911031PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 31, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman
Patterson. Also present were Committee Member D. Sanders, Mayor
Salentine and Henry Posbrig.
The Committee discussed status of Recycling. The 18 gallon
recycling bins have been ordered and delivery is anticipated in
the first week of November. The bins will be delivered to the
Historical Society barn. The "kick-off" for distribution of the
bins is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 1991, during the
recycling effort at Stoneridge Landfill. Bins will also be
available on Monday, November 18th, Monday, November 25th, and
Monday, December 2nd at the Historical Society barn between 2:00
P.M. and 5:00 P.M. and on Saturday, November 2nd, and Saturday,
November 30th, at the Historical Society barn between 11:00 A.M.
and 2:00 P.M. The final date for distribution will be Saturday,
December 7th during the recycling effort at Stoneridge Landfill.
Postcards are being printed and will be mailed to all residents
which, when presented, will enable each resident to obtain one 18
gallon recycling bin. The card will advise residents of the above
times and locations to pick up bins. Lids for the bins will also
be available for purchasing at a price of $3.00 per lid. Ald.
• Patterson moved to recommend approval of expenditure of recycling
grant funds in the amount of $900.00 for lids and approximately
$600.00 for postage, and $156.60 for postcards. Seconded by Ald.
D. Sanders, motion carried. The revenue received from sale of
lids will be credited to the recycling grant fund.
The Committee has ordered magnets with "Help Muskego Recycle" logo
on, along with information on types of recyclable materials
accepted at the Recycling Center. The magnets are 4" x 7", two
color, 380 each, and the Committee will further discuss
distribution. Ald. D. Sanders moved to recommend approval of
expenditure of recycling grant funds in the amount of $2,280.00
for magnets. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion
carried.
The Committee is anticipating purchasing a wood chipper in order
to complete the composting operation. A Final decision will be
made after payment of bills incurred with purchase of recycling
bins, postcards and magnets.
Chairman Patterson advised Committee of informational meeting
scheduled with Warner Cable Company on Thursday, November 7, 1991,
at 10:00 A.M. at City Hall.
The Committee discussed status of landfills. It was noted that
Stoneridge Landfill will not be open until 1992 or possibly 1993.
The Committee will be discussing continuation of free dumping with
Waste Management.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. David J. Sanders
Secretary