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Ohinwitttnn Report PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Mu tat QInmawn QIounttl of tar (Mg of 1004 ilrttit The October 22 , 1987 meeting of the Public Works Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman Thomas Zakrzewski at 4 : 00 p .m. , in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included, Councilmen : Voorde , Zakrzewski, Taylor, Puzzello , Serge , Braboy and Beck; John Leszczynski, Bob Kruszynski, Tony Cana, Mrs . Wiseman, Winefred Madlem, and Mr. Madlem of 1918 E. Ewing Avenue, members of the news media and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Zakrzewski noted that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the city' s charge for surplus trash removal . . He specif- ically noted that he disagreed with the South Bend Tribune , that the meeting was not called to look into the incident regarding Councilman Beck' s mother. However it was to review the overall procedures being used by the Bureau of Solid Wastes , and to re- view specific instances with regard to surplus trash removal . Councilman Zakrzewski then called upon the City Engineer, John Leszczynski, to review the city' s policy. Mr. Leszczynski in turn called upon Tony Cana to describe the procedure in place . • Tony noted that once the department receives a call for extra trash removal, a quote is given if requested. He would go out and give a price. He noted that the charge is eight dollars and fifty cents ($8. 50) for the first item, and three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) for each item thereafter. Mr. Leszczynski • noted that the first two appliances are free. Mr. Bob Kruszynski then made available nine (9) route books which show the compactors and the specific locations used to pick up surplus trash. He noted that each of the route books showed all of the free pick ups involved . It was noted that loose material and debris would require a special charge. Typically, special crews are utilized on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Councilman Zakrzewski noted from one of the route books, that three couches and two chairs were picked up by the city with no additional charge being made to the homeowner. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the cost involves the work, time , and • equipment used, and would be billed in the next billing cycle after the trash was removed. Mr. Leszczynski then reviewed a chart entitled,"Pick-me-up-Pro- gram". The chart listed services rendered in the trash removal program from January 1986 through September 1987. It showed that during this period of time, there were six thousand nine hundred and thirty seven (6 , 937) pick-ups , and six hundred and eighteen pick-ups (618) were billed. He noted that the money nu ►R[.. Puett.MIMO CO.