Environmental Quality Commission

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK June 18, 2015 Member Michael Beeftink called the EQC meeting to order at 7:27 p.m. in the Shermer Study of the Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane. The following Members were in attendance: Chairman Jeremy Reynolds, Members Michael Beeftink, Scott Robson, and Diana McCluskey. A full quorum was met. Also Present: Staff Liaison Emily Creer and Assistant Public Works Director Matt Morrison Members absent: Members Marjorie Satten, Brian Bruce Minutes The minutes of the May 21, 2015 meeting were reviewed. Member McCluskey requested the spelling of her last name be amended to read “McCluskey”. A motion was made by Member McCluskey and seconded by Member Beeftink to approve the minutes as amended. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Chairman’s Report New Member Search Staff Liaison Creer provided an update on the new member search. Chairman Reynolds commented on the need to continue to individually search for new members with diverse backgrounds. Citizen Concerns Hear from the Audience There were no members of the public who wished to speak. Village a. Continued Review of Winnetka Coal Tar Based Pavement Sealant Ban Chairman Reynolds presented the current draft summary to the Commission and requested comments and feedback. Member Robson agreed to edit the current summary and send to the Commission prior to the next meeting for final approval. There was discussion regarding whether the summary should include a recommendation to the board or provide information only. Member Beeftink asked for an update on Winnetka’s newly implemented coal tar ban. Chairman Reynolds agreed to provide an update following this summer’s enforcement. Chairman Reynolds suggested moving towards public education and outreach rather than banning and suggested receiving a commitment from the Village to no longer utilize coal tar on future projects. He also agreed to reach out to companies currently advertising that they do not use coal tar. b. Electrical Aggregation Staff Report Staff Liaison Creer provided information about the green energy options available to residents including the purchasing of Renewable Energy Certificates and a list of certified retail electric suppliers. New Business Assistant Public Works Director Morrison provided an update on the stormwater projects that have been completed and are currently being working on in the Village Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the EQC will be held on July 16, 2015. Adjourn Member Robson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Beeftink. On a voice vote, the motion passed. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Emily Creer_ Liaison