Environmental Quality Commission

MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK January 21, 2016 Chairman Reynolds called the EQC meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Shermer Study of the Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane. The following Members were in attendance: Chairman Jeremy Reynolds, Dale Duda, Michael Beeftink, Scott Robson, Tara Wesselink and Brian Bruce. A full quorum was met. Also Present: Staff Liaison Emily Creer Members absent: Member Marjorie Satten Minutes The minutes of the December 17, 2015 meeting were reviewed. The word Commission needed to be changed to Commissioner, Tara Wesselink’s name needed to be added to the introduction of the new member, the phrase “no member of the public wished to speak” needed to be changed to “no members of the public were present”, the word charging needed to be changed to changing and milk weed need to be altered to read milkweed. On a voice vote, the motion to approve the minutes as amended passed unanimously. Chairman’s Report Chairman Reynolds reported on additional Coal Tar research he would make available via email. Citizen Concerns Hear from the Audience There were no members of the public present. Village Monarch Project Update Commissioner Duda stated there was a meeting of the Monarch Consortium and that meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month. The Consortium is contacting schools to conduct presentations. A letter was also drafted to send to businesses to ask for a commitment to planting milkweed. Commissioner Robson offered to contact the park district to increase milkweed plants on the riverbed. Staff Liaison Creer provided information about the types of signs that will be available and will be bringing examples of possible signs to the next scheduled meeting. Commissioner Duda requested that information about the Monarch Project be added the Village website. Staff was instructed to begin the process of developing a portion of the website. Green Building Ordinance Commissioner Bruce began research on updating the Green Building Ordinance. He mentioned updating the LEEDs portion of the ordinance, adding energy star and a reduction in permit fees for environmentally friendly practices. Budget Update Staff Liaison Creer provided an update on the adding a line item to the budget to fund EQC initiatives. She also noted that this will be part of the draft budget that has not yet been approved by the Village Board. New Business Commissioner Bruce noted there will be a garden club meeting on February 16, 2016. He requested the garden club be added to the next meeting’s agenda. They are in the process of adding a third community garden. There was discussion regarding commercial recycling options. Member Wesselink provided information on Terracycle, providing background information on how the company works. Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the EQC will be held on February 18, 2016. Adjourn Member Bruce made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. The motion was seconded Member Beeftink. On a voice vote, the motion passed. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Emily Creer_ Liaison