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Recycling Committee <br /> Thursday, September 11,2003 <br /> Minutes <br /> Members Present: Chuck Gasior; Glenn Santos, Nikki Descoteaox <br /> Others: Catherine Laurent, DPW <br /> i <br /> quorum being present, the meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. ' <br /> PRESENTATION TO BOARD of SELECTMEN <br /> The Cottee reviewed the draft of the power point presentation to the Board of <br /> Selectmen. The Conunittee discussed the goals of the presentation and the desired <br /> outcome. The Committee agreed that the goals were to show the increases in recycling <br /> over the past several years and its benefits. The increases can be shown through a <br /> comparison of the tonnage of reyclables collected each year and in the number of items <br /> now accepted for recycling. The benefits can be shown in the reduction in trash seat to <br /> SE ASS and the cost savings. <br /> The draft presentation also includes a Ompan-son of solid waste costs to the revenue <br /> received through permit sales as well as a recommendation for the consideration of a pay- <br /> as-you-throw program. The Con m tree discussed whether the presentation should focus <br /> n recycling only With recommendations on how to increase p&rticipation. The result o � <br /> the presentation would then be a consensus from the Board of Beldon on how to <br /> accomplish same. The DPW will separately present a proposal to increase pest fees <br /> with support from the Committee. <br /> Catherine will revise the presentation and send to Cottee members before the next <br /> meeting. <br /> BUSINESS RECYCLING DAY <br /> The Chamber o Commerce res f has not responded to indicate the level of interest in such n <br /> p <br /> event. Chuck Will contact the Executive Director. <br /> NEXT MEETING <br /> The Committee will meet again on Wednesday, October 15th at 4:00 p.m. at the DPW. <br /> ADJOURNTdENT <br /> The meeting adjourned at 5-15 p.m. <br /> Respectively sub , tted, <br /> h <br /> Catherine La nt <br />