Environmental Quality Commission

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK JUNE 21, 2012 Chairman Jeremy Reynolds called the EQC meeting to order at 7:20 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, Linda Masters, Fred Paul and Aparna Rao. A full quorum was met. Also Present: Liaison Dan Kaup. Members absent: Scott Robson and Brian Bruce. Minutes The minutes of the May 17, 2012 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Member Rao to approve the minutes as presented. This was seconded by Member Beeftink. On voice vote, motion passed. Chairman’s Report Before the commencement of the meeting business, the group weeded and mulched the rain garden behind the Village Hall. The group will continue to care for the garden prior to each monthly meeting. Chairman Reynolds reported that no Stormwater subcommittee meeting was held since the last EQC meeting. He said that he feels that best management practices will be include in all future projects outlined in the Stormwater Master Plan. He then reported that the Sustainability Plan committee met with the Park District and the consultant Delta Institute. He said that the group will begin to compile the necessary documents to begin work on the Plan. Chairman Reynolds mentioned that the MWRD will not be working on any project that benefits only Glenview, and that any project at Willow Festival should be endorsed by an outside organization rather than by the Village. Member Paul then said that he thinks REI would benefit from a boat launch area at Willow Festival. Member Masters will speak with Rob Sulski about considering the project. Citizen Concerns Hear from the Audience No audience members made comment. Village Members Rao and Beeftink will attend next week’s Farmer’s Market to represent the EQC by setting up a booth. They will share information about current and recently completed projects the Commission has worked on, and will have documents relating to the Sustainability Plan available for anyone interested. They will also have information on the Village’s rain barrel program. New Business The Commission discussed cancelling the meeting in August. They will make a final decision at their next meeting. Next Meeting MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION June 21, 2012 Page 2 of 2 Thursday, July 19, 2012 Adjourn Member Masters motioned, seconded by Member Paul to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. On voice vote, the motion passed. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dan Kaup Liaison