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Committee updates: recycling partnerships, composting, vehicle inventory and storm-drain education
Summary
Members discussed coordinating with neighboring municipalities on recycling programs, decided village-wide composting is unlikely now, agreed to inventory municipal vehicles, and noted upcoming storm-drain art/education projects.
The committee reviewed several standing items that did not require votes but will receive follow-up work.
Recycling and TerraCycle-style collection: Members said Middleton and Sun Prairie operate small-item recycling programs and collection boxes; the committee recommended staff contact Middleton's sustainability coordinator for details and consider placing collection boxes at village facilities or the library.
Composting: The committee concluded that village-run, curbside food composting is not currently feasible; members noted Dane County's new landfill plans may create future opportunities and that existing options include private subscription services or county programs.
Vehicle and facilities inventory: Michael Palmakowski reported he compiled meter-account data for the entire village and the committee asked staff and the incoming director of public facilities, Matt Cooley, to inventory village vehicles and major mechanicals so the village can build a replacement schedule and consider future electrification.
Storm-drain outreach and adopt-a-drain: Members reported a planned art project by Park Elementary to paint a storm-drain mural and noted Dane County's adopt-a-storm-drain volunteer program as an education option.
Votes at a glance: The committee approved the Feb. 12, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote and later voted to adjourn; both motions passed by voice and no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
