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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-26 Recycling Committee Minutes Recycle Committee Minutes � March 26, 2003 Members Present: Torvic Vardamis,John Eaton, Kerry Cox,John Hanson/Recycling Staff-Arthur Stockus and Jerry Hughes Call To Order: Mr. Stockus called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. The agenda for the meeting was reviewed and approved as written Minute Approval: A motion was moved by John Hanson and seconded by John Eaton to accept the minutes from the January 29, 2003 Recycling Committee meeting. The motion passed and the minutes will be placed on file. Recycling Reports: Arthur Stockus reported that revenues for the month of February 2003 totaled$7,071. This figure combined with revenues received year to date represent 89%of budget � projections. Avoided costs year to date total$47,644. Operating costs for the Processing Center yeax to date are$147,773. Market prices for recyclable materials have increased in recent months but are now leveling off. Total tonnage for recycled materials processed year to date is 3,162 tons. Committee members noted that there was an increase in Bangor's tonnage. John Hanson mentioned that the increased volumes are good news and that we need to be as consistent as possible when tracking recycling volumes. Attendance/Meeting Times and Dates: The dates for committee meetings will remain the same. Meetings will start at 5:00 PM instead of 4:30 PM Baler and Recycling Update: Arthur Stockus explained that there had been recent problems with the baler hydraulic ram. Complete Hydraulics Inc is currently repairing it. The recycling Center is storing materials and should be operational during the first week in April. The recycling truck is in the final stage of production and should arrive in Bangor within 4 weeks. Consensus of the recycling committee is to make sure that the news media is fully involved once the recycling truck arrives. � Advertising: � This item was referred to the next agenda. Jerry Hughes did take the opportunity to review the newsletter and to inform the committee of the volunteer work done by Lora B. Whelan. John Hanson will be writing a letter of appreciation for Lora for her volunteer work regarding the newsletter. Brainstorming Ways to Defend Recycling: The advertising subcommittee will be meeting with the news media; especially television stations to determine how many public service a.nnouncements could be developed for recycling. Consensus of the committee is public service announcements should emphasis the increased volumes in recycling, the new recycling truck and other items that will get the attention of the public. Recycling Mascot: After some discussion the committee suggested that a logo be developed for recycling and that the new recycling truck should be the primary focus. Jerry Hughes suggested that the current logo, Don't Waste Tomorrow,Recycle Today could be used. There are plans to have the recycling truck in the July 4�parade with recycling committee members present. We are also planning to have items that could be passed out during the • parade. Suggested items include washable tattoos, and coloring books. Items for Next Agenda: Advertising Subcommittee Report/Defending Recycling Recycling Truck Update July 4�Parade Recycling Crrant Update Close Meeting: The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM � P�EASE NOTE- AFTER THE MEETING WAS CLOSED THE COMMITTEE AGREED TO KEEP THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEETING ON THE 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AND TO START MEETINGS AT 5:00 PM. �