HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1991.02.14 - 18474Miscellaneous Resolution # 91027 February 14. 1991
BY: Ruel E. McPherson, County Commissioner, District #9
Rudy Serra, County Commissioner, District #18
RE: Awards to Students for Suggestions to Improve Solid Waste Management
Procedures
TO: THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, many young people in Oakland County have expressed a sincere
interest in preserving and improving the environment by actively particpating
in some solid waste management efforts; and
WHEREAS, it is gratifying to observe that the younger generation seems to
be aware of the need to get involved now in a good solid waste management
program in order to protect their future environment; and
WHEREAS, school-age citizens who become interested in the solid waste
management strategies of recycling, reuse, reductions, composting and
landfilling may well be able to provide some excellent suggestions for
improving current procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners establishes a program soliciting solid waste management ideas
from students.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of County Commissioners and Solid
Waste Management Department officials establish criteria for presenting awards
to those students whose ideas are judged by the Committee to be meritorious.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adopticn of the foregoing resolution.
Misc. 91027 February 14, 1991
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the
Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections.