Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Appointing Certain Chief Executives, Administrators and Managers of the Village of Oak Park to the Position of Director and Alternate Director to the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency
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Overview
Overview
The Village is a member of the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency (WCCSWA). The Agency is requesting all of its members update the Villages appointments to the Agency Board.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
There is no cost to these appointments.
Background
Formed in 1989, West Cook County Solid Waste Agency plans for the responsible management of solid waste in west Cook County, Illinois. The goal of the Agency and its members is to help residents and businesses in west Cook County to recycle and manage their garbage in an environmentally sound and cost-effective manner.
WCCSWA provides recycling and waste disposal programs and technical assistance to 36 member communities in the west Cook County region. The WCCSWA targets residents, local businesses, schools, and municipal governments. The Village has been a member since the agency was formed.
The agency has requested that each member community update their appointments to the Agency Board. The Village’s appointment as Director to the Agency Board is proposed to be the Village President. The Alternate Directors proposed are the Village Manager then the Public Works Director.
The Public Works Director is currently attending the agency meetings on the Village’s behalf.
Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
None.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
None at this time.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
Being a member of the WCCSWA is an excellent opportunity for Intergovernmental Cooperation.