Solid Waste Management
Regular MeetingSterling Heights, MI · March 14, 2012
Minutes
APPROVED
STERLING HEIGHTS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012
D.P.W. FACILITY CONFERENCE ROOM
7200 18 MILE ROAD - STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
Chairperson Kesek called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m.
Members present: Christine Kesek, Mario Bassi and Jack Beard
Members absent: Pete Mattera (excused), Wayne Davis (excused)
Also in attendance: Jim Buhlinger, Public Works Manager, Sal Conigliaro, DPW Director
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Moved by Bassi, supported by Kesek, to approve the Agenda as presented.
Ayes: Kesek, Bassi and Beard
Nays: None
Absent: Mattera and Davis
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The January meeting minutes were not approved at the March meeting. Staff was given direction
to include the January meeting minutes on the next agenda for approval.
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Buhlinger indicated that all refuse/recycling/yard waste correspondence received/sent by
DPW Administration since last meeting in January has been delineated and presented under
Correspondence on the Agenda. As previously discussed by the Solid Waste Management
Commission (SWMC), copies of these correspondences were available at the meeting for
review and discussion.
Additionally, the Waste & Recycling News publications received since the last meeting were
listed under Correspondence and were available for review.
Moved by Bassi, supported by Kesek, to receive and file correspondence as presented.
Ayes: Kesek, Bassi, and Beard
Nays: None
Absent: Mattera and Davis
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS:
There was no communication from citizens.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
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A. Macomb County Solid Waste Plan – Mr. Buhlinger spoke with Mr. Conigliaro who
indicated that there has been no action taken by the Macomb County Solid Waste
Commission.
B. Senate Bill 725 of 2009 – Mr. Conigliaro indicated that although there has been no
significant movement on the Senate Bill 725, House Bill 4265 is making progress. The
possibility exists that they may be blended together. Staff will continue to monitor
legislative activity.
C. Quarterly statistics (Nov-Dec-Jan)
1. Official Board Markets – Since the last quarterly meeting, the only change has
been an unfavorable one. The yellow sheet market price per ton has decreased
significantly from $65 to $35 per ton of paper and cardboard collected at our
sites. This $35 per ton rate was in place for the months of December and
January. The impact of this change is reflected in a shift from net revenue to net
cost of operating the recycling centers for this time period. (Although beyond the
scope of this quarterly review, the February rate has increased back to $50 per
ton)
2. Refuse Collection Requests (by section) – Discussion ensued regarding the
graphic presenting the prior 3-months, the current 3-months and the 12-month
rolling average. There were no discernable issues identified with the graph.
3. Refuse Collection Requests (by type) – The trend line for this prompted no
questions from the Commission. Review of the graphed information did not
identify any irregularities, as it relates to the service requests received by the
DPW and forwarded to Waste Management.
4. Cell Phones for Soldiers – Review of the trend line continues to reflect somewhat
steady donations. Donations have decreased over the longer-term period most
notably due to the increase in number of organizations that accept phones under
this program. Increased frequency on press releases and web site information
made increase awareness and subsequent donations.
5. Waste Management (WM) Collection Volumes – This graphic displays data in
two distinct presentations with the first being all types of collections (refuse, yard
waste, and white goods) overlaid by the actual precipitation for each month. The
second graph reflects only the relationship between yard waste collected and
rainfall. The amount of yard waste collected continues to correlate with the
actual amount of rainfall.
6. Recycling Report (by commodity) – There have been no significant variations in
commodities collected at our recycling yards over the past three months. With
the recent approval of voluntary curbside recycling and subsequent
implementation by Waste Management this coming fall, a close eye will be kept
on these figures to see if there is a measurable decrease in the amounts being
collected
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7. Summary of Recycling Center Operations (expenditures & revenues) – The four-
month trend that had occurred from August through November ended in
December due to the drop-off in paper prices being paid. This change has
shifted the overall net operating position from net revenue to a net cost for the
months of December and January.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Future Meetings – Meetings are published, scheduled, and conducted on the second
Wednesday of each month. Quarterly meetings occur every three months with analysis
of data captured and graphed by staff. Discussion ensued regarding this by-law
requirement and the need to modify this schedule. The Commission discussed the need
to change the schedule and offered the following motion.
Moved by Bassi, supported by Beard, to amend the Commission by-laws to reflect a
change in the regular scheduled meetings from monthly to quarterly.
Ayes: Kesek, Bassi and Beard
Nays: None
Absent: Mattera and Davis
Motion carried.
B. Administrative Comments:
a. Voluntary Curbside Recycling – City Council recently approved the ordinance
amendment. Mr. Conigliaro fully explained the voluntary program to the
Commission and answered all questions that arose.
b. Collaborative E-Waste recycling – The DRAFT RPF was finalized by Sterling
Heights Purchasing and presented to the collaborative group on Thursday,
March 8. Sterling Heights’ Purchasing Manager met with the group to
discuss the proposal and lay out his plan for distribution and implementation.
Slight changes in language were suggested by the group.
c. E-Waste Recycling Event – The date of Saturday, May 12, 2012 has been set
for a Sterling Heights’ sponsored household E-Waste recycling event at the
DPW. Notice has already been placed on the City’s web site and press
releases placed. 5R has created and distributed flyers and posters that have
been circulated throughout City buildings. The City will disseminate
information via press releases and use of the web site. 5R will be using radio
spots to get the word out. Bill Coffin and/or Sal Conigliaro will be working this
event.
d. Free Shred Day – The date has been finalized for the spring Free Shred Day
in Sterling Heights. Shred Legal will be at the DPW on Saturday, June 9 from
10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Bill Coffin and/or Sal Conigliaro will coordinate this
event.
D. Commission Members Comments:
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a. There were no comments from the Commission for discussion.
The next Solid Waste Management Commission Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13,
2012, at 3:00 p.m. at the D.P.W. Facility.
ADJOURN
Moved by Bassi, supported by Beard, to adjourn the meeting at 4:12 p.m.
Ayes: Kesek, Bassi and Beard
Nays: None
Absent: Mattera and Davis
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jack Beard
Secretary
Agenda
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING – SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
DPW Administrative Office Conference Room
Location: Sterling Heights Department of Public Works Facility
7200 Eighteen Mile Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Telephone (586) 446-2440
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING – Regular Meeting of January 11, 2012
CORRESPONDENCE
I RECEIVE AND FILE:
A. Correspondence
1. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/10 daily email, January 10,
2012
2. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/11 daily email, January 11,
2012
3. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/12 daily email, January 12,
2012
4. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, January 12, 2012
5. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/13 daily email, January 13,
2012
6. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling Top Ten Stories, January 16,
2012
7. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/16 daily email, January 16,
2012
8. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/17 daily email, January 17,
2012
9. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/18 daily email, January 18,
2012
10. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/19 daily email, January 19,
2012
11. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: January Waste Age Green December online
version, January 19, 2012
12. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, January 20, 2012
13. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/20 daily email, January 20,
2012
14. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling Top Ten Stories, January 23,
2012
15. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/23 daily email, January 23,
2012
16. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/24 daily email, January 24,
2012
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17. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/25 daily email, January 25,
2012
18. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: E-Waste Recycling event confirmation, January
25, 2012
19. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Curbside Recycling update, January 25, 2012
20. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: E-Waste Recycling event agreement, January 26,
2012
21. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/26 daily email, January 26,
2012
22. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, January 26, 2012
23. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/27 daily email, January 27,
2012
24. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling Top Ten Stories, January 30,
2012
25. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/30 daily email, January 30,
2012
26. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling subscription renewal email,
January 31, 2012
27. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 1/31 daily email, January 31,
2012
28. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, January 31, 2012
29. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste Age digital Edition, January 2012, February
1, 2012
30. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/1 daily email, February 1,
2012
31. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/2 daily email, February 2,
2012
32. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, February 2, 2012
33. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Free Shred Day event confirmation, February 2,
2012
34. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/3 daily email, February 3,
2012
35. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling Top Ten Stories, February 6,
2012
36. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/6 daily email, February 7,
2012
37. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/7 daily email, February 7,
2012
38. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/8 daily email, February 8,
2012
39. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Cell Phones for Soldiers Thank you, February 8,
2012
40. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Cancellation of 2/8/12 SWMC meeting, February
9, 2012
41. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling Top Ten Stories, February 14,
2012
42. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/13 daily email, February 14,
2012
43. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/9 daily email, February 14,
2012
44. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/10 daily email, February 14,
2012
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45. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/14 daily email, February 14,
2012
46. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/15 daily email, February 15,
2012
47. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste Age Green February online version,
February 15, 2012
48. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, February 15, 2012
49. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: email from Peter Mattera re: March meeting,
February 15, 2012
50. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/16 daily email, February 16,
2012
51. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/17 daily email, February 27,
2012
52. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/21 daily email, February 27,
2012
53. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/22 daily email, February 27,
2012
54. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste Age digital edition February 2012, February
27, 2012
55. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/23 daily email, February 27,
2012
56. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/24 daily email, February 27,
2012
57. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Top Ten Stories, February 27, 2012
58. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/27 daily email, February 27,
2012
59. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, February 28, 2012
60. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/28 daily email, February 28,
2012
61. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 2/29 daily email, February 29,
2012
62. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Residential Recycling Report, February 29,
2012
63. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 3/1 daily email, March 1, 2012
64. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, March 1, 2012
65. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 3/2 daily email, March 2, 2012
66. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Top Ten Stories, March 5, 2012
67. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 3/5 daily email, March 5, 2012
68. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: March 14 SWMC meeting, March 5, 2012
69. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 3/6 daily email, March 6, 2012
70. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, March 7, 2012
71. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 3/7 daily email, March 7, 2012
72. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 3/8 daily email, March 8, 2012
73. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Breaking News Alert, March 9, 2012
74. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 3/9 daily email, March 9, 2012
75. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: W&R Top Ten Stories, March 12, 2012
76. Email from Buhlinger to SWMC re: Waste & Recycling 3/12 daily email, March 12,
2012
B. Waste & Recycling News, January 23, 2012
C. Waste & Recycling News, February 6, 2012
D. Waste & Recycling News, February 20, 2012
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E. Waste & Recycling News, March 5, 2012
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
AGENDA ITEMS
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BUSINESS
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. Macomb County Solid Waste Plan - Status
B. Senate Bill 725 - Status
C. Statistics to be graphically reported and presented (Nov-Dec-Jan)
1. Official Board Markets
2. Refuse Collection Requests – by section
3. Refuse Collection Requests – by type
4. Cell Phones for Soldiers
5. WM Collection Volumes
6. Recycling Report – by commodity
7. Summary of Recycling Center Operations (expenditures & revenues)
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Future Meetings
1. April 11, 2012
2. May 9, 2012
3. June 13, 2012 (quarterly review of Feb-Mar-Apr)
B. Proposed By-law amendment (15-day Notice) - Commission Meeting
C. Administrative Staff Comments
1. Update – Voluntary Curbside Recycling
2. Update – Collaborative E-Waste recycling
3. Update – E-Waste Recycling Event
4. Update – Free Shred Day
D. Commission Member Comments
ADJOURN
The City of Sterling Heights will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to
individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven days notice to the Community Relations Office
at 446-CITY (2489).
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