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7 Regular Meeting April 8, 1991 Page 5 Martha Latta stated Fred Sanderson had presented the Solid Waste Committee's recommendations two weeks ago to the Council, and since that time the Committee had been presented with other recycling options, and Ms. Latta requested the Council postpone their decision until such time as they could hear all the options. Bert Whaley stated the Disabled Recyclers of Texas in Austin were working with 12,000 residents in Austin. He stated Pace has six homes with fifty residents in San Marcos who are in need of emploYment (Mr. Guerra present at this time - 8:40 p.m.). Mr. Whaley stated he is in negotiations with Gary Job Corps, SWT and Tangram, and that their proposal is the blue bag approach with once a week pickup. Mr. Moore asked Jim Pace if Our Industries on Uhland Road was permitted to do recycling. Fred Sanderson stated a Type 5 permit is required and takes up to one year to obtain. Mr. Pace indicated they did not have a permit, but if needed to apply for one, they would do so. Mr. Whaley advised the Council they were operating recycling programs in Round Rock and in the Lakeway area and did not need to obtain a permit, because recyclables are not waste. Mayor Morris stated the City has been trying to start a recycling program in San Marcos for two years, and the most efficient method to begin the process would be to do a pilot with BFI since they have vast experience in recycling. Mayor Morris stated the Council had been insistent at their last Council meeting that they want to receive proposals a year from now. Mr. Whaley urged the Council to keep emploYment in the community if at all possible. Jim Pace stated they entered the recycling field last year and have started a pilot program in the Oak Heights Neighborhood. Lydia Trevino, representing Moore Disposal (Owner, Mike W. Moore) stated she was glad the Council was limiting BFI to a one-year contract. She expressed disappointment the Council did not receive proposals now. She stated it is good to look at all possibilities, as the recycling industry is changing daily. She stated Moore Disposal has begun some pilot programs and are presently servicing Gary Job Corps. She stated they are the third largest garbage collector in San Antonio and urged the Council to involve the community rather than use a large company. J. Michael Gividen stated he is a disabled student at SWT and wanted the Council to table this matter to consider Pace. Joe ptak of the Solid Waste Committee stated recycling is new to BFI. Recycling is an investment, and he asked the Council if the City wants to invest in persons who need the emploYment or a large corporation. He stated the City could generate the companies to do recycling and thinks this process needs to go to bids. He stated permits are required but companies can obtain exemptions to continue programs until the permits can be obtained. He stated the recycling program needs to include yard wastes, food wastes and steel cans. He stated there needs to be coordination for recycling to work. Dan Scales stated BFI is involved in toxic waste lawsuits. R. G. Phillips did not think he would get his money's worth with the proposed $1.52 per month per household charge. Shelley Wells of Our Industries stated they are a resource to the community and are capable of adding to the economic structure of the County. She requested the Council reconsider their proposal. Mr. Moore suggested the Council consider tabling BFI's proposal and schedule RFPs for the next meeting. He expressed concern with the permitting process for Pace and whether or not Moore had the manpower to do recycling for the City. Mr. Gilley stated some time for agenda processing and Staff review would be needed and could request proposals two meetings from now. The Council expressed a desire to receive proposals and to be sure the process is open to all who are interested. Mr. Gilley stated if the Council requests proposals at the April 25 meeting, it would be a 60-day process to receive them. The Council directed RFPs be placed on the April 22 agenda. On roll call for adoption of the Resolution, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Guerra. NAY: Moore, Hernandez, Hart, Morris, Kissler, Plummer. ABSTAIN: None.