Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee met March 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Wegman called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Deborah Allan Vice Chairman Late 9:27 am
Theresa Barreiro Board Member Present
Mark Davoust Board Member Present
Barbara Hernandez Board Member Present
Michael Kenyon Board Member Absent
Jarett Sanchez Board Member Present
Penny Wegman Chairman Present
Also present; Co. Bd. member , Gillam, Molina, Smith & staff Nagel; Environmental/Water Resources staff Jarland, Mino; ITD staff Peters; Dev. staff Miller; Finance staff Calamia; Bldg. Mgmt. Exec. Dir. Biggs; and members of the public including Mike Rogers of.
2. Approval of Minutes: February 14, 2018
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Ayes: Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Jarett Sanchez, Penny Wegman
Absent: Deborah Allan, Michael Kenyon
3. Environmental (K. Anderson)
A. Fox River Summit
Referencing a document included in the agenda packet, Dev. staff Miller promoted the Fox River Summit on March 23 in Burlington, WI. She shared information on speakers and information that will be presented.
4. Recycling/Solid Waste (J. Jarland)
A. 2018 Annual Recycling Program Report
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation on the Annual Recycling Report included in the agenda packet, staff Jarland provided an overview of the county’s recycling programs, education and outreach, and information on other projects. She reviewed 2017 data on curbside collection, recycling events, drop-off locations, and household hazardous waste (HHW). Jarland explained the county's recycling ordinance and proposed amendments. (Allan arrives @ 9:27 a.m.) There was a consensus amongst the committee members for Jarland to move forward with the ordinance amendments. Jarland announced that a new shipment of compost bins are now available at the University of Illinois Extension Office. Brief discussion occurred.
B. Recycling Event Announcement 4/14/18
Staff Jarland promoted the next recycling event on April 14 at 540 S. Randall Rd. in St. Charles.
5. Sustainability (J. Mino)
A. Courthouse Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fee
Presentation was deferred until the April committee meeting.
6. New Business
None
7. Public Comment
Referencing a presentation not included in the agenda packet, Mike Rogers, representative for Urban Volt, provided an overview of the Light as a Service (LaaS) program. LaaS offers financing for energy efficient measures to commercial properties through a third party investor. Rogers reviewed the program qualifications, process, and benefits. Urban Volt installs new LED lighting, battery storage, and solar panels.
8. Reports Placed on File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Mark Davoust, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Jarett Sanchez, Penny Wegman
Absent: Michael Kenyon
9. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
10. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Seconder: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Jarett Sanchez, Penny Wegman
Absent: Michael Kenyon
This meeting was adjourned at 9:48 am.
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