Solid Waste and Recycling Council
July 24, 2006
Minutes
Members Present:			Bob Peterson, Leonard Klein, Jim Palmer, Raelene Reilly, Gene Dawson, Jill Barnard and Mike McPherson
Members Absent:			Bill Gadwau
Staff Present:			Joe Meyers
Others Present:			Christie Roman
I.          Call to Order
	Bob Peterson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II.        Public Comment
	None.
III.       Approval of Minutes
	Motion by Leonard Klein, supported by Gene Dawson, to approve the minutes from the May 22, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried – unanimous.
IV.       Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Days
	Christie Roman gave an update to the Committee on the progress of the HHW Days and how the District is promoting it.  Ms. Roman noted that there is a need for volunteers and will be contacting the Committee with the help of the Coordinator/Planners office.
V.          Solid Waste Policy
		Mr. Meyers informed the Committee that there is a push in Lansing to update the Solid Waste Policy.  Mr. Meyers further noted that this would affect our Solid Waste Plan so he will keep the Committee up to date.
VI.    Communications
	None.
VII.       Member Comment
	Raelene Reilly informed the Committee that she is going to gather input on recycling throughout the entire county.  The Committee agreed that it would be a good idea but it should start as a citizen based group.
Meeting adjourned at 3:41 p.m.