Environmental Quality Commission

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK December 18, 2014 Chairman Jeremy Reynolds called the EQC meeting to order at 7:11 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, Fred Paul and Scott Robson. A full quorum was met. Also Present: Staff Liaison Andrew Letson Members absent: Marjorie Satten and Brian Bruce Minutes The minutes of the November 20, 2014 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Member Beeftink and seconded by Chairman Reynolds to approve the minutes as amended. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Chairman’s Report New Member Search Chairman Reynolds reminded the group that Member Garber had resigned and encouraged everyone to help with the search. Citizen Concerns Hear from the Audience There were no members of the public who wished to speak. Village Continued Review of Winnetka Coal Tar Based Pavement Sealant Ban Chairman Reynolds provided a brief overview of the Village of Winnetka’s enforcement process, specifically that their process is based on contractor reporting and random testing. Member Paul stated that since there are varying methods of enforcement, how comfortable would the Village be with a ban? The group discussed methods of enforcement and the associated time commitment. Chairman Reynolds said that he fells the Village Board would probably be interested in having the Commission meet with a representative from the industry. The group discussed the industry’s position as expressed during the Winnetka meetings. Member Paul suggested inviting a sealing company to come speak at a meeting. Staff Liaison Letson reminded the group that the impetus for this discussion was based on a request from the Village President to determine if the Commission had a position on the Winnetka ban. Chairman Reynolds suggested that the Commission put together a summary of their findings with potential avenues for moving forward. Member Robson volunteered to combine the group’s findings into a summary report. New Business Member Robson asked where things stand with the stormwater projects that are currently under design. Staff Liaison Letson provided a brief overview of the projects that are being designed and those that will be constructed in the coming months. He highlighted the Sunset Lane project, which the Commission had previously reviewed for possible grant funding and stated that the Village plans to move forward with a basin that uses native plantings. Chairman Reynolds stated that he is pleased that the Village is making an effort to implement green practices into the stormwater projects, when feasible. Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the EQC will be held on January 15, 2015. Adjourn Member Robson made a motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 8:03 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Paul. On a voice vote, the motion passed. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Andrew Letson Liaison