Environmental Quality Commission

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK March 20, 2014 Chairman Jeremy Reynolds called the EQC meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Shermer Study of the Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane. The following Members were in attendance: Chairman Jeremy Reynolds, Michael Beeftink, Linda Masters, and Brian Bruce. A full quorum was met. Also Present: Liaison Andrew Letson Members absent: Sandra Garber, Fred Paul, and Scott Robson Minutes The minutes of the February 20, 2014 meeting were reviewed; a motion was made by Member Bruce and seconded by Member Beeftink to approve the minutes as presented. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Chairman’s Report Chairman Reynolds introduced Andrea Cline from the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC). Chairman Reynolds stated that he and Liaison Letson had met with Village Engineer Paul Kendzior to discuss the possibility of seeking grant funds for the retrofitting of the Commercial Avenue detention basin with native plantings as a part of the Sunset Lane stormwater management project. Ms. Cline provided an overview of the SMC’s grant program and described how the Village’s project could fit into that framework and how it may be a good candidate as the proposed area has high visibility and traffic. She stressed that the grant application will need to show how the project will improve water quality. Grant applications are due to SMC by May 23, 2014. Chairman Reynolds will be working with Liaison Letson and Village Engineer Kendzior to complete the application. Citizen Concerns Hear from the Audience There were no comments from the audience. Village Earth/Arbor Day Celebration – April 26, 2014 Chairman Reynolds requested ideas of what the EQC should present at the upcoming Earth and Arbor Day Celebration. Member Masters suggested providing information about the Village’s joint sustainability plan with the Northbrook Park District. Member Bruce suggested that the Commission develop a display board to provide information about each of the plan’s goals. Member Beeftink suggested including a QR code that links to the Village’s sustainability plan web page. Liaison Letson said that he would put something together for review at the next meeting. New Business Member Bruce gave a brief update on the community garden. The waiting list is now down to 20 people, with a total of 58 being involved in the garden this growing season. Currently there are 8 Crestwood residents who are gardeners. Member Bruce gave a brief overview of requests he made to improve the Crestwood site. Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the EQC will be held on April 17, 2014. Adjourn Member Bruce made a to adjourn the meeting was made at 8:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Masters. On a voice vote, the motion passed. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Andrew Letson Liaison