Environmental Committee
Minutes

September 9, 2010

Present: Barbara Silzle (chair), Ellen Lustgarten. Not Present: Michael Schleigh
Staff Present: Borough Manager Craig Totaro, Director of Public Works Bill Johnson

• Public Comment: none

• 2011 Trash-Recycling Program Education
  • The staff will execute the following communication mechanisms to inform residents of program once the schedule is ready and can be communicated:
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    • Borough website: announcement on homepage
    • Borough Newsletter, January
    • News of Delaware County and Delco Times
    • A notice of distributed with the hand delivered magnets in the fall
    • LEDC newsletter
    • Council will execute the following supplemental communication mechanisms to support the education efforts:
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      • Environmental E-blasts: Barbara will send an announcement and periodic reminders to her email list of residents
      • Article in Lansdowne Leader, which is distributed to all homes.
• Marlyn Park Master Site Plan Update
  • Borough will work on boundary issues in 2011; other items will be done as grants are awarded to cover the expense.
    • Craig will develop a work plan and prioritize boundary issues that affect Martin Dr., Marlyn Ave., and Eldon Ave.
      • Park & Recreation director will work on the plan w/Craig.
      • Park & Recreation board will have input
  • Engineering work is being done on the wall.
  • Small maintenance projects might be done in advance of the easement project, such as the split rail fence to replace chain link fence.
  • The Borough will be doing some sewer work to protect the creek; will reduce inflows.
  • This committee will keep this item on its agenda to monitor progress.
• 2011 Budget Planning.
  • $12,000 for downtown trash & recycling containers
  • $3000 education and compliance