EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP

 

RECYCLING COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

JANUARY 13, 2009  -  TUESDAY,  7:30 P.M.

 

 

I.  CALL TO ORDER

The January 2009 Reorganization Meeting of the East Amwell Township Recycling Committee was called to order officially at 7:33 P. M. by Will Harrison, Chairperson. 

 

II.  MINUTES

Minutes of the December 9, 2008 meeting were approved with no corrections/additions.

There was one abstention.                                                                      (M. DiDonato/M. Petrus)

 

All members introduced themselves and all members and guests, received a hearty welcome from the Chairperson.  (Nathan Gambrill & his family were present – possible youth member)

 

III.  ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS

J. Corboy/Coordinator chaired this portion of the meeting.  She called for nominations from the floor for the 2009 Chairperson.  T. Martin nominated W. Harrison as Chairperson.  M. Dessel seconded the motion.  Coordinator called for any other nominations and there were none.  Nominations were closed by M. Petrus and that motion received a second from M. DiDonato.  W. Harrison was voted into office unanimously.

 

W. Harrison briefly explained the position and duties of the Vice-Chairperson.  W. Harrison nominated K. Martin as Vice-Chairperson.  This motion was seconded by T. Martin.  Coordinator called for any other nominations and there were none.  Nominations were closed by M. Petrus and a second was received from M. DiDonato  K. Martin was voted into office unanimously.

 

Secretary read the 2009 Resolution and asked for a motion that we continue to hold the Recycling Committee meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM.  Motion was made by M. Petrus to accept this Resolution as read.  M. DiDonato seconded the motion, and it was approved by all.  Secretary will forward the Resolution to the Hunterdon County Democrat for publication in Legal Public Notices.  A list of 2009 monthly meeting dates was distributed to all.

  

IV.  ADDITIONS – Draft Article for the VIP – to be discussed under New Business per W. Harrion.  

 

V.  REPORTS

A.  Youth Report – M. Ammann informed members that a notice/flyer requesting new youth members was given to various sources at East Amwell School.  It has already been read over the school announcement system.      

B.  Depot Report - W. Harrison distributed his January 2009 Depot Day Report to all via e-mail

prior to tonight’s meeting.  Approximately 75 vehicles were serviced.  Paper dumpster was almost

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90% full and glass/plastic one was ½ full.    Two buckets of batteries were collected.  One very full bag of bottles was collected for Terracycle.  More Terracycle bags are needed.  One dumpster had a damaged door, which made opening and closing almost impossible without tools.  Complaint has been registered with RVD.  Counter was lost and we will have to purchase another.  W. Harrison distributed a revised list of acceptable materials at the Depot Days.  He distributed some at the January Depot and asked that a supply be kept in the Depot satchel.  He also suggested that we publish it in the VIP and the Spring Newsletter    Refreshments - $6.36.    

C.  Environmental Commission Report – M. Petrus stated that the Environmental Commission does not hold a meeting in December.  The Conservation Easement list will become available to all shortly and he asked that everyone please check the list for their lot to see if there is an easement listed.

D. Township Committee Report – T. Martin stated that first Budget Meeting has been held and there will be a couple more throughout the month.  Adjustments in budget requests are to be expected.  Interviews are still going on for the Road Crew Supervisor position.

E.  Internet Recycling Prices -   No report received this month.

F.  SWAC Report – W. Harrison stated that SWAC has not met since our last meeting.  He distributed a recent article from the Hunterdon County Democrat on the Hunterdon County Recycling Plan and its review by the State.  SWAC will be meeting next week to begin their review of the changes made by the State on the Solid Waste Management Plan.  He anticipates that eventually we will have to organize a sub-committee to review our current ordinance and make modifications to it to comply with the Solid Waste Management Plan. 

      

VI.  OLD BUSINESS

A.  Update on Clean-Up Day and Electronic Recycling – Confirmation has been received from Supreme Recycling for our date of April 4.  Price list and container options were also included with that confirmation.  Members discussed the different options.  W. Harrison stated that he was inclined to go with the truck + 2 laborers option at the price of $1175.00.  Truck can handle a little more than a 40 yard container.  He also suggested that all white metal appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, etc., be put aside on the parking lot and saved for our Clean-Up Day.  That way the Supreme truck would be reserved for electronic devices only.  Once the supply of electronic devices reached an end, the white metal appliances could be added to the truck, if there was room.  He recommended that we extend our hours from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.  After a brief discussion, M. Petrus made a motion to hire Supreme Recycling – truck with two laborers at $1175.00.  K. Martin seconded the motion and the vote was unanimously in favor.    

 

Clean-Up Day:  W. Harrison asked if members wanted to keep the prices the same as last year.  T. Martin suggested that we should investigate the cost to dump at the transfer station.  W. Harrison volunteered to obtain that information.  Because of the current financial situation, W. Harrison stated that it might be a bad idea to increase any prices.  M. Petrus made a motion to maintain the current prices providing grant money becomes available and K. Martin seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

 

VII.  Invoices -  No invoices were received.

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VIII.  Correspondence

A.  List of 2009 Re-organization Meetings for East Amwell Township

B.  Memorandum from T. L. Matheny, 12/15/09, re:  December 24th Work Hours

C.  Memorandum from T. L. Matheny, 12/12/09, re:  Hours of Operation

D.  No minutes or agendas were received this month.

 

IX.  NEW BUSINESS

A.  2009 Goals – Preliminary Discussion – The 2008 Goals were distributed with this agenda.  Members reviewed briefly and decided to keep them as they were.  T. Martin made the motion and second was received from M. DiDonato.  All were in favor.  Secretary will distribute to all committees and boards.

 

B.  Article for VIP – W. Harrison distributed an article that he wrote for the VIP updating residents on the changes concerning recycling.  Members reviewed.  Amendment may be made under Electronic Recycling concerning the acceptance of donations.  T. Martin will check with the Township Committee and if we receive their approval, he will notify W. Harrison.  T. Martin made the motion to accept the article as read, with the exception of the change of a possible insertion concerning donations.  M. DiDonato seconded the motion and all were in favor.  This article will also be put into the 2009 Spring Newsletter.  J. Corboy informed members that the Spring Newsletter will have to go out earlier this year because of all of the events in April.  The Recycling Committee will be putting labels on the Newsletter at their March meeting. 

 

C.  Depot Volunteer List – W. Harrison obtained the current list of volunteers from K. Schroeder.  At a previous meeting, M. DiDonato suggested that the list be divided among the members and they will call all names listed to see if they are still interested in volunteering.  Hopefully by refining the list, it will make it more workable.

 

D.  Depot Day Guidelines – W. Harrison informed members that he made minor updates to the guidelines and will e-mail them to all after the meeting. 

 

X.  Open to the Public – No comments received.

XI  Open to the Committee – No comments received  

XII.  Adjournment – 8:40 PM                                                                         (T. Martin/M. DiDonato)                                                                                   

 

 

                                                                                             Respectfully submitted by

 

 

 

 

Joyce S. Corboy

Recycling Coordinator

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PRESENT:  W. Harrison, M. Dessel, M. Petrus, M. DiDonato, K. Martin, M. Ammann,   T. Martin (liaison from the Township Committee), N. Gambrill & family, K. Ammann,  J. Corboy, Coordinator/Secretary

ABSENT:    S. Helfrich

     

NOTE:  These minutes have been formally approved by the Recycling Committee at their March 10, 2009 meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING:   FEBRUARY 10, 2009 - 7:30 PM  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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