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E-Help 6/05/2006

INCLUDES:

1. Association of Public Treasurers US & C 41^st Annual Conference 7/22-26
2. IMTA Annual Conference: June 25-27
3. Treasurers Institute Nov 12-16
4. IMTA Board Positions
5. Prevailing Wage Rates
6. Tax Levy
7. Response: Mandatory Trash Pickup

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1. Association of Public Treasurers United States and Canada 41st Annual Conference

Jazz up your Skills and avoid the interest rate blues at the APT US & C Conference in Memphis

July 22nd - July 26, 2006
The Peabody Hotel
Memphis, TN

There is still time to Register for the Largest Government and Finance Conference in the United States

If you are a member, you must log into the members only section to get the member price for the conference.

See the Conference schedule of Events and class sessions.

Join us this summer in Memphis Tennessee for APT US&C 41st Annual Conference. This annual event is set to provide you with the highest quality of insight into the public finance world. With technology rapidly changing make sure you're not left behind by expanding your horizons through top tier speakers, exhibitors displaying their latest products and services, as well as the knowledge that you gain from your colleagues. Spend some time with your peers this summer and come back to your community as a well versed Public Treasurers.

Also helpful steps in registering for the conference (member and non-member), to book a flight, or rent a car all in the May Spotlight located in the newsletter section of our website,

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June 25-27, 2006
IMTA Annual Conference

Four Points Sheraton
Fairview Heights

Julie Miller is chair for Silent Auction items. If you have a donation please bring it to the conference. If possible let Julie know in advance at j_miller@mtzion.com

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Nov 12-16, 2006
Treasurer's Institute
Holiday Inn, Champaigne, IL

Watch your mail for registration information!!!

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4. IMTA BOARD POSITIONS

The Nominating Committee is seeking applications for the positions of 1^st and 2^nd VP positions, as well as the 4 Board of Director positions that are due to expire (of which there is currently one vacancy to be filled).

The nomination application is on the website at www.imtausa.org . Deadline to receive nominations is June 2, 2006. (Note: I missed updating this date on the website application. So the website incorrectly shows June 30, 2005. I will fix tonight) This will allow the Nominating Committee some time to review and assemble a proposed slate of candidates prior to the Conference.

Thanks for your consideration of serving IMTA.

Brad L. Bettenhausen
Treasurer/Finance Director & IMTA Nominating Chair
Village of Tinley Park
bbettenhausen@tinleypark.org

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5. PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES

Fellow Treasurers I am in need of help once again, but boy am I glad there is such a GREAT group of people to help answer my questions - THANKS!!

I am looking at the IML Calendar and it states that during the month of June municipalities must investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages to be paid for work on public works and post or keep.......My question is how do you determine this? Where do you go to look for it and start comparing?

Thanks,
Kristien Hamilton
City of Creal Springs
cityofcskhamilto@aol.com

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6. TAX LEVY

I am looking for copies of your last years tax levy. I am a non-home rule municipality, subject to PTELL. Please fax or email the levy to 618-996-8430 or cityofcskhamilto@aol.com .
Thanks for your help,
Kristien Hamilton
City of Creal Springs

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7. MANDATORY TRASH PICK-UP ORDINANCE

I am looking for sample ordinances from anyone who has
town wide "mandatory" trash pick up that you bill along
with your other services - water, sewer, gas, etc. If
you could please email or fax them to me that would be
great.
Thanks for your help,
Kristien Hamilton
City of Creal Springs
CityofCskhamilto@aol.com

RESPONSES
The Village contracts for garbage services with a vendor that all single family residential customers must use. Note however, that the contract vendor does the billing and collection for scavenger services as well. The Village only requires that they are “the vendor of choice” and that all single family homes must use that vendor. Multi-family (apartments, condos), townhome associations, and businesses may contract with their own supplier for scavenger services.

Full searchable detail of our local code can be found on our website www.tinleypark.org under Resources > Ordinances, Licenses & Permits > Comprehensive list – or by this direct link http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Illinois/tinley/villageoftinleyparkillinoiscodeofordinan?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal%3Atinleypark_il

Our garbage rules are reproduced below:

§ 96.01 ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, it shall be unlawful to store or accumulate unsightly material of any kind, including but not limited to garbage, metals, non-functioning, unlicensed motor vehicles, trash of every kind and character on any property or lot within the village. It shall be unlawful to store or accumulate any combustible refuse in such a way as to create a fire hazard on any property or lot within the village.

(Ord. 79-0-023, passed 6-18-79; Am. Ord.

90-0-053, passed 6-26-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.02 GARBAGE TO BE KEPT IN COVERED OR SEALED CONTAINERS.

(A) It shall be unlawful to place or permit to remain anywhere in the village any garbage, or other material subject to decay, other than leaves or grass, except in an appropriate covered or otherwise sealed container.

(B) It shall be unlawful to cause or permit to accumulate any dust, ashes, or trash or any material anywhere in the village except in an appropriate covered or otherwise sealed container so that it cannot be blown away by the wind.

Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.03 DUMPING IN LAKES AND THE LIKE PROHIBITED.

It shall be unlawful to deposit or throw any refuse or garbage or other material of any kind in any lake, stream, pond, or other body of water within the village.

(Ord. 79-0-023, passed 6-18-79) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.04 DEPOSITING GARBAGE ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY.

It shall be unlawful to throw or deposit any garbage, refuse, or other material of any kind, including but not limited to cans, bottles, paper, or plastic in any street, alley, park, public way, or private property within the village.

(Ord. 79-0-023, passed 6-18-79) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.05 BURNING OF COMBUSTIBLE WASTE.

The burning of any combustible waste shall be governed by the current fire prevention code, as adopted in Chapter 95. A permit to hold a bonfire is necessary and is obtainable through the Fire Department.

(Ord. 79-0-023, passed 6-18-79)

§ 96.06 DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE.

It shall be unlawful to dispose of any garbage, refuse, landscape (yard) waste or recyclable materials anywhere in the village except by placing the same in appropriate containers for collection by the approved garbage disposal contractor or private scavenger service designated by the village and operating under a contract with the village for all single-family detached residential units in the village and for collection by licensed garbage disposal contractors or private scavenger services for any commercial or non-single-family detached residential units within the village.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.07 GARBAGE CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS.

(A) Residential garbage containers. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter for recyclable materials and landscape (yard) waste for single-family detached residential units in the village, the container shall be a commercially manufactured container which has a close-fitting cover and is provided with handles. The containers shall have a capacity of not less than 20 nor more than 35 gallons. Total weight of the contents placed in the container at any one time shall not exceed 50 pounds. Refuse that is too large or heavy for the container such as limbs, twigs, construction materials, and the like may be placed alongside the container in such a manner that it cannot be scattered.

(B) Nonresidential garbage container. The containers shall be commercially constructed and have a close-fitting cover. The size of the container shall be determined by the scavenger company.

(C) Plastic bags. Plastic bags outside the garbage container may only be used for leaves, grass clippings, newspapers, or magazines. Papers and magazines not in containers must be bundled and tied. Wet garbage, such as food scraps, and the like in plastic bags must be placed in a metal or hard plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.

(Ord. 79-0-023, passed 6-18-79; Am. Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.08 LOCATION OF CONTAINERS; PLACEMENT TIMES.

Containers shall be stored in, behind, or alongside of the principal or accessory buildings on a lot out of view from the street in a neat and orderly fashion. Containers shall be placed in the parkway not prior to 4:00 p.m. the day preceding collection and removed from the parkway not later than 8:00 p.m. the day of collection, holidays excluded. (Ord. 79-0-023, passed 6-18-79) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.09 COLLECTION HOURS.

(A) It shall be unlawful for anyone, including but not limited to garbage disposal contractors or private scavenger services, to collect garbage, refuse, or ashes in the village other than during the following hours.

(1) Territories in the village except those zoned Industrial: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

(2) Territories in the village zoned Industrial: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

(B) For all single-family detached residential units in the village, all refuse, landscape (yard) waste and recycling materials shall be picked up on the same day as each other, and on a weekly basis.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.10 COLLECTION CHARGES FOR SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS.

All refuse, landscape (yard) waste and recyclable materials collection charges for single-family detached residential units within the village shall be billed by the designated garbage disposal contractor or private scavenger service and shall be paid by the occupant, owner or owner's agent. The basic charge shall entitle each family or occupant to a weekly collection of all household waste including garbage and rubbish, all landscape (yard) waste and shrub trimmings, and all recyclable materials.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90)

§ 96.11 DEFINITIONS.

As used in the following sections of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

"COMPOST BIN." An enclosure constructed of concrete blocks, brick, wood, woven wire or durable plastic which surrounds a compost pile.

"COMPOST PILE." An area in which composting takes place.

"COMPOST." The humus-like product of the process of composting landscape waste, which may be used as a soil conditioner.

"COMPOSTING." The biological treatment process by which microorganisms decompose the organic fraction of landscape waste, producing compost.

"LANDSCAPE WASTES." All accumulations of grass or shrubbery cuttings, leaves, tree limbs and other materials accumulated as the result of the care of lawns, shrubbery, vines and trees.

"RECYCLABLE MATERIAL PROGRAM AREA." All single family detached residences within the village.

"RECYCLABLE MATERIALS." Newsprint, paper, recyclable plastics, aluminum cans and glass (all colors).

"REFUSE." Combustible trash, including but not limited to paper, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood, excelsior, wood furniture, bedding; non-combustible trash including but not limited to metals, tin cans, and pieces of concrete, glass, crockery, other mineral wastes; street rubbish, including but not limited to street sweepings, dirt, catch-basin dirt, contents of litter receptacles - provided refuse shall not include solid wastes resulting from industrial processes and manufacturing operations such as food processing, wastes, boiler house cinders, lumber from lumber processing, scraps and shavings. Notwithstanding anything contained herein above to the contrary, the term "REFUSE" shall not be deemed to include recyclable materials or landscape waste.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90)

§ 96.12 RECYCLABLE MATERIAL PROGRAM.

(A) The village has determined that it is in the best interests of its residents and in furtherance of the public health, welfare and safety to institute a program for the recycling of recyclable materials within the recyclable material program area.

(B) The recyclable material program includes the weekly collection of recyclable materials at the curbside, which is separate from the normal collection of refuse but which must be collected on the same day as the normal collection of refuse, using trucks and equipment specifically designed for the collection of recyclable materials. No person shall purchase and/or collect recyclable materials within the recyclable material program area except for the village designated refuse disposal contractor.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.13 SCAVENGING PROHIBITED.

From time of placement of recyclables at the curb in recycling containers for collection in accordance with the village's recycling program, the recyclable materials shall remain the property of the householder until such time as they are collected by the designated refuse disposal contractor. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person unauthorized by the village to collect or cause to be collected any such items. Any and each such collection in violation hereof from one or more locations shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter provided in § 96.99.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.14 REFUSE DISPOSAL CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES.

The village-designated refuse disposal contractor shall be responsible for the proper handling of all recyclable materials upon pickup from residents and shall be responsible for the sale of such recyclable materials. At no time shall the contractor dispose of recyclable materials in a landfill without the prior written approval of the Village Manager. The refuse disposal contractor shall remit the proceeds from the sale of all recyclable materials to the village on a monthly basis, and shall be responsible for providing the village with quarterly reports verifying the amount of recyclable materials collected, the amount sold, the proceeds from the sales, and the market places where such recyclable materials were sold. Such report also shall include information as to the resident participation rate and information as to the unit prices per materials received for the recyclable materials in addition to the gross receipts.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90)

§ 96.15 LANDSCAPE WASTE PROGRAM.

(A) The village has determined that it is in the best interest of its residents and in the furtherance of state law and the public health, welfare and safety to institute a program for the collection and disposal of landscape waste within the village. The landscape waste program includes the weekly collection of landscape waste units at the curbside which is separate from the normal collection of refuse but which must be collected on the same day as the normal collection of refuse, using trucks and equipment specifically designated for the collection of landscape waste. Landscape waste for all single-family detached residential units shall be collected only by the village-designated refuse disposal contractor for such homes. Landscape waste for all other uses in the village shall be collected by the scavenger business providing refuse collection for such users provided, however, if a landscape service is used, the landscape service company may collect and dispose of the landscape waste as an incidental service to its landscape business provided it is done in the manner required by this section. No person shall collect landscape waste within the village unless licensed by the village to engage in a scavenger business or unless conducting a landscape business and then only as an incidental service to the primary service of caring for lawns, trees, shrubs, and the like.

(B) It shall be unlawful for any person:

(1) To mix landscape waste that is intended for collection of disposal at a landfill with any refuse; and

(2) To place for collection and pickup any landscape waste unless it is packaged in:

(a) The village-approved green 95 gallon wheeled yard waste cart, approved biodegradable bags designed for such purposes, or any village-approved alternative for all single-family detached residences in the village; or

(b) Any approved alternative for non-residential uses and for residential units other than single-family detached.

(C) For other than single-family detached residential units, a reasonable fee may be imposed by the scavenger for the collection of each landscape waste unit within the village. For single-family detached residential units, the amount charged for refuse collection shall include the collection and pickup of recyclable materials and landscape waste, as well as refuse.

(D) Any scavenger who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to appropriate license suspension or revocation proceedings under this code of ordinances.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90; Am. Ord. 90-0-059, passed 8-7-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.16 COMPOSTING.

All composting shall be done in compliance with the following standards and conditions:

(A) All compost piles shall be enclosed in a freestanding compost bin.

(B) Each compost bin shall be no larger in volume than 125 cubic feet, and shall be no taller than five feet.

(D) All compost bins/piles shall be maintained so as to prevent the attraction or harborage of rodents.

(E) All compost bins/piles shall be maintained so as to prevent unpleasant odors.

(F) All composting shall be done in accordance with any process which has been found to be an acceptable composting process by the Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources.

(G) Compost piles shall only be made up of landscape waste.

(H) No compost pile/bin shall be located in any front yard or corner side yard.

(I) A compost pile/bin may be located in a side yard provided, however, that it shall not be located in any side yard setback required by the village Zoning Code.

(J) A compost pile/bin may be located in a rear yard provided, however, that it shall not be located within ten feet of any lot line. In cases where a rear yard adjoins a street, a compost pile/bin shall be located no closer than 50 feet to the street.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.17 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE.

It shall be the duty of both the owner(s) and occupant(s) of any property on which composting is taking place, or on which a compost pile/bin is located, to make sure that said composting is being done, and said compost pile/bin is being maintained, in full compliance with all provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.18 NUISANCE DECLARED.

It is hereby declared a nuisance to engage in composting or to maintain a compost pile/bin other than in full compliance with the provisions of this chapter. In regard to any composting or compost pile/bin which constitutes a nuisance, the provisions of § 96.99 of this chapter regarding penalties shall be applicable.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90) Penalty, see § 96.99

§ 96.99 PENALTY.

In addition to any action for injunctive relief in relation to the abatement of a nuisance, any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined not less than $25 or more than $500 for each offense. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(Ord. 90-0-053, passed 6-26-90)

Brad L. Bettenhausen
Treasurer/Finance Director
Village of Tinley Park
bbettenhausen@tinleypark.org