Environmental Quality Commission

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK April 19, 2012 Chairman Jeremy Reynolds called the EQC meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Terrace Room at the Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane. The following Members were in attendance: Chairman Jeremy Reynolds, Michael Beeftink, Linda Masters, Aparna Rao, Scott Robson, Fred Paul and Greg Weissman. A full quorum was met. Also Present: Liaison Dan Kaup. Members absent: none. Minutes The minutes of the February 16, 2012 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Member Masters to approve the minutes as amended. This was seconded by Member Rao. On voice vote, motion passed. Chairman’s Report Chairman Reynolds gave a brief overview of the status of the sustainability plan interviews that were conducted by the Village and the Park District. Liaison Kaup explained the Board of Trustees have passed an intergovernmental agreement with the Park District for retaining the services of the Delta Institute to write the plan. The Park Board will vote on the same next Tuesday. Chairman Reynolds also updated the group on the status of the Stormwater subcommittee between the EQC and the Stormwater Management Commission. He stated that he attended the SMC’s meeting last month, and three of their Commissioners will serve on the joint subcommittee. The purpose will be to include environmentally friendly aspects to the projects outlined in the Master Stormwater Plan. He also stated that he received strong oral support from Village Engineer Paul Kendzior. The subcommittee will be involved during the design phase of each project. Citizen Concerns Hear from the Audience No concerns Village Liaison Kaup updated the Commission on the following items: Electrical Aggregation – A referendum for Electrical Aggregation was passed by the Village during this election cycle. All residents will be given information on the opt-out nature of the service. The new commodity company, MC² will provide electricity at a 41% savings over the current ComEd rate. Village Hall Rain Garden Chairman Reynolds suggested that the Commission conduct a maintenance program on the Village Hall rain before the monthly EQC meetings. He will also draft a maintenance plan for the garden. The maintenance will take place at 7:00pm. Members will bring cypress mulch for the garden, and the Village will reimburse them for that cost. Earth Day MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION April 19, 2012 Page 2 of 2 The group discussed Earth Day and then set a schedule for each member to volunteer at the EQC booth. Chairman Reynolds will finalize the tri-fold pamphlet and Liaison Kaup will print them before Saturday. New Business None. Next Meeting Thursday, May 17, 2012 Adjourn Member Paul motioned, seconded by Member Rao to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. On voice vote, the motion passed. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dan Kaup Liaison