PWM19920514PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 14, 1992
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Patterson at 7:05
P.M. Also present were Committee Members Simmons and
Schneider, Ald. Misko, Mitch Robbins (Peltz Corporation), and
Mary Ellen Ratzburg and Mark Hanley (Laidlaw Waste Systems,
Inc.).
Mark Hanley and Mary Ellen Ratzburg of Laidlaw Waste
Systems, Inc. appeared before the Committee to discuss
city-wide garbage pickup, including recycling options. They
indicated that they will come back to the June meeting with a
Market Test Proposal. The Committee will also review other
haulers and research the legal aspects of city-wide garbage
pick-up.
The Committee reviewed the status of Cable TV and requested
that a follow-up be made to Warner Cable to inquire if they had
buried the cable drop at W142 56883 Gaulke Drive. A letter had
been sent on April 10, 1992, but no reply has been received.
The Committee noted that the Stoneridge Landfill Agreement is
being finalized.
Mitch Robbins appeared before the Committee to discuss
newspaper recycling. The Committee requested that the Peltz
Corporation hold prices for a minimum of six (6) months.
Chipboard has no market value, nor plastic bottles. Peltz is
• now charging $20.00 per ton to haul plastic bottles. No notice
has yet been received by the City.
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The Committee discussed refilling of Recycling Coordinator
position. The Committee will set up appointments with two
applicants to be interviewed on Tuesday, May 26, 1992, at 6:30
P.M.
Ald. Patterson moved to request Public Works Committee to
review dumping of tree branches at any time (present site) and
to have Supt. Loughney mulch when enough has accumulated. The
mulch will then be left at site for citizen use. Tree limb
maximum size is 6 feet long x 8 inches in diameter. Seconded
by Ald. Simmons, motion carried.
The Committee discussed means of distributing recycling magnets
to all citizens of Muskego. A possible means of distribution
would be as a fund raiser for an organization. A letter will
be sent to all known organizations inquiring if there is an
interest. The Committee will also check with Muskego Times
Record and Badger Advertising to determine costs.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William H. Schneider
ca Secretary
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