Environmental Improvement Commission

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:30 I. Call to Order: Chairman Ted Witte called the meeting to order at 7:30. Present: were Cathy Coleman, Nancy Flynn, Kay McKeen, Tony Pope, David Popham, Christine Richardson, and Carlo Treviso. Absent were Shamili Ajgaonkar, Tony Majszak, Allison Torrence, and Bob Young. II. Approval of Minutes: Tony Pope moved that the minutes from the November meeting be approved. Kay seconded. The minutes were approved. III. Budget Report: Bob sent a report that expenditures year to date are $154.68, leaving $5345.32 open to spend. IV. Public Comment: None V. Reports: 1. Electronic Recycling: Tony Pope reported that he and Bob, Jim Truesdale, and 12 WWSHS students worked with Eworks staff at the event. This was the first event under the new state guidelines, and some people were unhappy. There were about 200 cars, 250+ fluorescent bulbs, and 10 gallons of cooking oil. VI. Upcoming Projects: 1. Electronics Recycling (February 9) : Tony Pope and David will be there. Kay moved that we allocate $100 for water and refreshments at the monthly recycling events. Cathy seconded. The motion was approved. 2. Paper Shredding (April6): Kay reported that the event will be held from 9-1, Epaint will handle the paint and will collect latex and oil-based paint for a charge. Mercury thermometers, thermostats, and barometers will be collected and taken to the Household Hazardous Waste site. 3. Arbor Day (April 26): Kay is meeting with Kevin Maloney and a representative from District 200 to discuss which school should get a tree. 4. Native Plant Sale (April 27): Tony reported that there will be a joint planning meeting with the Wheaton Park District on February 5. Annette has emailed previous volunteers, but so far the response has been slow. Kay reported that she has some people knowledgeable about native plants lined up to help. 5. Christine reported that a save the date will be sent out to previous volunteers in February, and she is compiling a list of places that need attention in case the whole path is covered and more people volunteer on the day of the clean up. VII. Unfinished Business: 1. Nurse’s Closet: Nancy reported that she is still trying to find a place.  ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Month Date, Year VIII. New Business: none IX. Adjournment Cathy moved that the meeting be adjourned. Christine seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15. The next regular EIC meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2019, at 7:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Coleman 2