Recycling & Sanitation Commission

Recycling and Sanitation Commission Minutes of the Monthly Meeting January 28, 2015 Commission Members and Others in Attendance: Pete Bowlus J A Burke (Guest and Representative of Mount Airy Messenger) Mike Dixon Tobi Drabczyk Peggy Fleming Tom Neff James Stargel (Chairman) Jonathan Tapper (Guest and Representative Maryland Security Professionals) Kathie Trivelli Mary Van Metre ( Town Staff) Councilman Scott Strong and Ken Humble were not in attendance 1. Chairman Stargel called the meeting to order and led all in the Pledge of Allegiance 2. Chairman Stargel introduced the commission's new member, Kathie Trivelli 3. November 2014 minutes were approved with motion by Pete Bowlus and second by Tom Neff. 4. Citizen's Comments a. None 5. Security Camera a. Jonathan Tapper explained the security camera is installed on the train station targeted towards the Downtown Recycling Center. It is connected to the DSL at the Pharmacy with a DVR located at the Pharmacy. If the Town needs to view the video, then they must go to Pharmacy. The slow speed DSL is why the resolution is not good on the camera and if there is a loss of power, then the IP address needs to be updated. To alleviate the resolution problems we need faster internet or install two wireless devices. The cost to install the wireless devices would be $2,640. Tom Neff suggested using radio transmitted internet for a faster speed. He will discuss with Jonathan and see if this is feasible. Jonathan said he would send a video clip via email so we can see the resolution. 6. Update on Recycling CFL light bulbs a. Tom Neff reported the Recycling and Sanitation Commission should have a mission statement which includes an effort to recycle everything and the funding in the budget to follow through. It will cost to recycle and dispose of CFL light bulbs, so until there is adequate funding, no further research should be done on CFLs. b. Chair Jim Stargel and Tom Neff will create a mission statement to be reviewed by the Commission via email. Mary Van Metre will send the commission members the wording from the Town Code for the Recycling Commission. c. It was suggested the mission statement could be incorporated in the recycling flyer, the town newsletter, and the town website. d. The final mission statement will be decided at the March 18th meeting. 7. Recycling Toters Replacement Plan a. Mary Van Metre reported the same company from which the original toters were purchased quoted a price of $6,000 for a minimum order of 108 toters which is approximately $55 per toter. b. The town has between 100 and 125 toters on hand. However, the toters are stored outside and even though not being used, have experienced some damage to the plastic. 8. Battery Recycling Update a. Critical Power has offered to split the costs 50/50 with the Town to do a battery recycling event. b. Tom Neff made a motion and Pete Bowlus seconded to: 1. Do the battery recycling event with the Shred event understanding the first year will probably have a low turnout, but to continue the event for three years. 2. Shred event needs to be added to the budget  3. The Town and Critical Power will share the battery disposal cost 50/50 9. Spring Curbside Bulk Pick up a. Mary contacted Unity and they can do the Curbside Bulk pick up on Saturday, April 25, 2015. b. Two items per household will be allowed c. Town will try to advertise the bulk pick up on the April water bill. 10. Budget Discussion - Budgets Due Friday, January 30 a. The Commission voted to add $6,000 to the budget to purchase 108 toters to begin a replacement program. b. Shred event needs to be added to budget. Last year Secured Shred did the event at no cost. Torn 2 Shred has done town events before. c. It was suggested to find business sponsors for the shred and battery recycling event. d. Mary Van Metre shared a "scroll ink pen" which had recycling messages on the scroll. 1. Commission voted to add $600 under education to purchase a pen per household. e. Mike Dixon requested plastic zip lock bags (Uline Catalog) be added to give to households to store batteries for the recycling event. 11. Composting a. Mary Van Metre shared a flyer the Town received from NIE Institute, Landover Hills, MD regarding compost bins for residents. b. Commission Chair Stargel will invite the company to come to the March meeting to give a presentation. 12. 2016 will complete the three year contract for Unity. The Town will decide whether to extend the contract or rebid. 12. Commission Chair Jim Stargel adjourned the meeting. 13. Next Regular Meeting - Wednesday, March 18 @ 7pm SUMMARY OF ACTION ITEMS: • Chairman Stargel and Tom Neff to write a mission statement to be reviewed by the Commission and then decided upon at the March meeting. • Chairman Stargel to contact NIE Institute to request a compost presentation at the March meeting. • Date to be scheduled for the Town's Shred and Battery Recycling Event • Mary Van Metre to share the Town Code wording for the purpose of the Recycling Commission. • Jonathan Tapper to send Mary a video clip from the camera for the Commission to see the quality Peggy Fleming, Secretary