PWM19911218PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 18, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Chairman
Patterson. Also present were Committee Members D. Sanders,
Recycling Coordinator Henry Posbrig and Ruth Hough, a
representative of HAWS.
The Committee acknowledged that all slots for Recycling Center
Saturdays have been filled for 1992.
Henry Posbrig reported that there are 1,250 recycling bins
available. A letter will be sent to all residents who have
notified the City of not having received the original recycling
card and these residents can redeem these cards on January 4th and
January 18th at the Recycling Center. The Committee has extended
the redemption of the original cards through January of 1992. The
Committee will further discuss a February target date for
distribution of recycling lids. This item will be discussed at
the January 15, 1992 meeting.
The magnets will be received by the end of 1991 and method of
distribution will be further discussed at the January 15, 1992
meeting.
The recycling container lids will be arriving in approximately
three weeks and will be sold for $3.00 each.
The Committee reviewed that status of the Recycling Grant Fund
• account and determined that there were monies available for
purchase of a wood chipper. Ald. Patterson moved to approve
purchase not to exceed $15,000.00. Seconded by Ald. D. Sanders,
motion carried.
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The Committee discussed status of landfill agreements. The
Stoneridge Landfill Negotiating Committee has reconvened to
discuss property protection and free dumping extension past
January 1, 1993 with retention of six day dumping. The Metro
Landfill Negotiating Committee is awaiting final decision on the
six day dumping issue.
The Committee requests that a letter be sent to Waste Management
requesting them to supply the City with a letter authorizing the
use of the Stoneridge Landfill for the City's recycling effort.
Ruth Hough, representing Humane Animal Welfare Society, appeared
before the Committee to advise that the Society is planning to
expand their facility and they are in need of additional funds.
The Committee denied request as the 1992 Budget has been approved.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. David J. Sanders
Secretary