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� 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.
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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
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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.
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