Environmental Quality Commission

MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK September 15, 2016 Chairman Reynolds called the EQC meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Shermer Study of the Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane. The following Members were in attendance: Dale Duda, Tara Wesselink, Michael Beeftink, Brian Bruce and Jeremy Reynolds. A full quorum was met. Also Present: Staff Liaison Emily Creer Members absent: Member Scott Robson Minutes The minutes of the July 21, 2016 meeting were reviewed. On a voice vote, the motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously. Chairman’s Report Chairman Reynolds noted that the Commission is continuing to seek new members. Commissioner Duda commented she has had difficulty attempting to recruit new members. Citizen Concerns Hear from the Audience No audience members were present. There was a discussion of the status of the plastic bag presentation from the July Meeting. Staff Liaison Creer stated she would be meeting with Go Green Northbrook to further the discussion. Village Monarch Project Update Commissioner Duda stated in early august there was a tour of Sportsman’s golf course to view the milkweed plants that have been planted by the Park District. President Frum was present along with fifteen other individuals. She also noted there was a discussion of a potential butterfly garden near the intersection of Landwehr and Dundee. She stated there will be a meeting in October for the Monarch Project and it will include garnering additional volunteers for school presentations. There was a discussion regarding identifying areas in the Village that might be good locations to place milkweed. Staff Liaison Creer noted a GIS layer could be included to show areas where the Village has planted milkweed. The Commission agreed there needs to be further education about native plantings. Community Garden Commissioner Bruce stated the Community Garden has spent approximately $4,500 on the Temple Beth-El garden plot and that he is looking for ways to advertise the location to interested residents. There are twenty-five additional plots ten of which have been developed. New Business Commissioner Wesselink requested the Village look into a green business award like that of the Village of Glenview. Staff Liaison Creer was directed to find more information about the award. There was also a discussion of conducting a walkability presentation. Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the EQC will be held on October 20, 2016. Adjourn Member Wesselink made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Beeftink. On a voice vote, the motion passed. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Emily Creer_ Liaison