Citizens' Environmental Commission

City of DeKalb Citizen Environmental Commission Minutes of August 7, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 5:38pm. Members present: Bill Oleckno, Melissa Burlingame, Ken Koch, Scott Mooberry, Mark Hein, Dan Kenney, and Sharon Skala. Staff: Jennifer Diedrich and T.J. Moore. Ex Officio Members: None Present. Approval of Agenda: Sharon Skala moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Ken Koch. Motion approved by voice vote 7‐0. Approval of Minutes: Ken Koch moved to postpone the July 3 and 31 minutes to the September meeting. Motion approved by voice vote 7‐0. 1. Chair Oleckno called the meeting to order and asked if there was any public comment. Task force members Linda Yates, Clare Kron, Amanda Durik, and David Castro were in attendance to provide feedback about the sustainable master plan. 2. Jennifer Diedrich did not have a report. 3. Christal Springmire was not available to provide a report. 4. Lisa Small was not available to provide a report. 5. Scott Mooberry did not have a report. 6. Melissa Burlingame did not have a report. 7. Bill Oleckno moved into new business. The commission and task force members then went through the proposed sustainability plan point by point. Dan moved to approve the draft of the Sustainable Master Plan, as revised, for public posting, seconded by Sharon. Approved by voice vote of 7-0. Jennifer suggested that Chair Oleckno submit a press release. A three-week timeframe was suggested as the amount of time allotted for public comment. 8. The date for next meeting will be September 4th, 2014 at 4:30pm. The location of the meeting will be in the conference room in the main municipal building. 9. Dan Kenney moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:00pm. Ken Koch seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted by Melissa Burlingame Secretary, Environmental Commission Minutes approved at the September 11, 2014 special meeting.