Environmental Quality Commission

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK January 17, 2013 Chairman Jeremy Reynolds called the EQC meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Terrace Room of the Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane. The following Members were in attendance: Chairman Jeremy Reynolds, Michael Beeftink, Brian Bruce, Scott Robson, Linda Masters and Fred Paul. A full quorum was met. Also Present: Liaison Andrew Letson. Members absent: None. Minutes The minutes of the November 15, 2012 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Member Masters to approve the minutes as presented. This was seconded by Member Paul. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Chairman’s Report Chairman Reynolds said that the EQC/Stormwater subcommittee has still not met. Chairman Reynolds will continue to be in contact with the Village Engineer regarding a meeting schedule. Chairman Reynolds stated that the commission continues to search for a new member. The Commission agreed to continue speaking with people they know to try and identify a potential member. Staff Liaison Letson said that he would speak with staff about promoting the open seat in an upcoming newsletter. Citizen Concerns Hear from the Audience There were no members of the public who wished to speak. Village Chairman Reynolds asked Staff Liaison Letson if there was any update regarding the sustainability plan. Staff Liaison Letson informed the group that the consultants are still working on a draft and the Commission will be informed when it is ready. The group continued a discussion regarding multiple approaches to improving the Techny Basin/Willow Festival area. It was decided that a strategy to move forward would be developed for the next meeting. The Commission discussed requirements to qualify for the 50/50 drainage program. Chairman Reynolds stated that he would develop a draft brochure that discusses green stormwater mitigation techniques for the next meeting. The brochure will be used to provide more information to residents who have experienced flooding in their yards. The Commission briefly discussed ideas for their booth at the upcoming Earth Day Event. Ideas included promoting the sustainability plan and raffling a rain barrel. The Commission agreed to further discuss options at the next meeting. Staff Liaison Letson provided a brief overview of the Village’s snow and ice removal procedures. The discussion focused on the Village’s use of beet juice in an effort to minimize the amount of salt deposited MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION January 17, 2013 Page 2 of 2 on the roadway. The Commission expressed interest in being informed of staff’s assessment of the effectiveness of the solution after the snow season passes. New Business No new business. Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the EQC will be held on February 21, 2013. Member Bruce requested that an item be added to the next agenda regarding an update on the Community Garden. Adjourn Member Bruce motioned, seconded by Member Masters to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. On voice vote, the motion passed. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Andrew Letson Liaison