Environmental Concerns Committee

Village of Lombard Village Hall 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Tuesday, April 26, 2011 7:30 PM Lorraine G. Gerhardt Community Room Environmental Concerns Committee Trustee Mike Fugiel - Chairperson Trustee Reid Foltyniewicz - Alternate Chairperson Diana Lavaque, Nancy Schukat, Winnie Lyons, Darlene Bartt, Jason Cooper, Dustin Smith, Daniel Richardt and Dana Moreau Staff Liaison: Dave Gorman Environmental Concerns Minutes April 26, 2011 Committee 1.0 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Moreau at 7:30 p.m. 2.0 Roll Call Present 7 - Trustee Dana Moreau, Diana Urlaub, Jennifer Jendras, Nancy Schukat, Bill Ware, Darlene Bartt, and Jason Cooper Absent 2 - Winnie Lyons, and Stefano Durdic Others Present: Dave Gorman, Asst. Public Works Director Paul Kuehnlenz, Civil Engineer Jim Karls, Waste Management 3.0 Public Participation 4.0 Approval of Minutes It was moved by Cooper, seconded by Jendras, to approve the Minutes of the February 22, 2011, meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote 5.0 Unfinished Business 050616 Current Solid Waste Contract - Update Karls reviewed the tonnage report that was handed out at the meeting. He explained that he has tried to make the chart more meaningful by providing a comparison of March 2008 through 2011. He has also included the average, what it means per pounds per week. Karls reported that Waste Management will be dropping off two more 2-yard containers at Yorktown. Gorman added that it is phenomenal that Yorktown and Waste Management were able to do this. General discussion ensued regarding recycling at the Yorktown Convenience Center. Karls also reported on the New Commercial Recycling (Item #110057). Karls commented that It's a nice package. It allows each account to get a 96-gallon container picked up weekly. It's too soon in the program to provide any results yet. Waste Management also provided the same offer in Westmont and it's doing well. Gorman commented that the new contract that became effective April 1st provided that anyone can get a 35-gallon container now. Karls added that there has been a delay, Waste Management is out of the containers right now, however, there have been well over 25-30 requests. Gorman further commented that there has been a good response to the clarification of the Meet and Compete Clause. Village of Lombard Page 1 Environmental Concerns Minutes April 26, 2011 Committee 070424 Clean Air Counts Gorman informed the committee that Lombard was granted one of three awards for a State program called Partners for Clean Air. The Director of the EPA handed out the award. This is principally because of the anti-idling campaign and on Earth Day the Village had kids handing out key chains at the train station. They wanted to promote this in other communities. It's a good public education program and it only cost about $1,000. That's what they wanted to get out there, that communities don't have to spend a lot of money to make an impact. They also liked the reduced idling in our fleet. We've realized a 15% fuel savings. The Police Department has done a fantastic job. That was from the Chief working with the mechanics to handle running all of the electronics without the squads idling. 110058 2011 Recycling Extravaganza Jendras said that, although she has done volunteers the past few years, it would be difficult for her to do this year. She suggested that someone else do it, or it could be done by all or several committee members. She could provide the password to the website to any committee members. Gorman added that there will not be shredding this year. Jendras commented that she thought someone had mentioned collecting used clothing. Gorman replied that PADS would like to participate by collecting the clothing. Chairperson Moreau suggested that the committee wait until the new chairperson starts before selecting positions. 6.0 New Business 110057 New Commercial Recycling Program This item was discussed under item #050616. 110228 Sustainability Award Nomination Gorman reviewed the nomination submitted by Keith Steiskal from the Building Division. He thinks this young couple did all the right things. He thought very highly of their motivation in trying to reuse materials. Cooper commented that he thinks it's a good candidate for residential. Everything they touch on does somewhat break out what they follow for the LEED program. It doesn't have the wow factor, but like Keith said it's attainable and it gets people thinking. Chairperson Moreau asked if the committee would like to present the award at a Board meeting. The members were agreeable. It was moved by Schukat, seconded by Urlaub, that this matter be recommended to the Board of Trustees for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 110229 Recycling Education Grant A request from Delphi Academy of Chicago in the amount of $365.58. The committee requested that Delphi be informed to submit the request for reimbursement prior to June 1st. Village of Lombard Page 2 Environmental Concerns Minutes April 26, 2011 Committee It was moved by Cooper, seconded by Bartt, to approve. The motion carried by a voice vote 7.0 Other Business 8.0 Information Only 9.0 Adjournment It was moved by Jendras, seconded by Schukat, to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote Village of Lombard Page 3