Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee met Aug. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Wegman called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Deborah Allan | Vice Chairman | Late | 9:08 AM |
| Theresa Barreiro | Board Member | Present | |
| Mark Davoust | Board Member | Present | |
| Barbara Hernandez | Board Member | Present | |
| Michael Kenyon | Board Member | Present | |
| Jarett Sanchez | Board Member | Present | |
| Penny Wegman | Chairman | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: July 10, 2018
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Michael Kenyon, Jarett Sanchez, Penny Wegman
3. Environmental
None
4. Recycling/Solid Waste (J. Jarland)
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet, staff Jarland provided an overview of the Recycling Extravaganza noting 70,000 lbs. of material recycled. She promoted the next recycling event on September 8 for electronics and books only. The final event November 10 will include document shredding and paint. She covered location and cost for the Soil Saver compost bin sale September 11 and discussed the Public Recycling presentation October 10. She gave an update on the Task Force covering details and provided examples of what items cannot be recycled. Brief discussion occurred. (Allan arrives @ 9:08 am)
5. Sustainability (J. Mino)
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet, staff Mino shared the implementation of the rain garden. She covered the benefits, support for the state mandated programs and the educational outreach opportunity. Mino noted the rain garden supports the county’s sustainability program and supports native plants and pollinators. Brief discussion. (Gillam arrives @ 9:35 am)
6. New Business
None
7. Public Comment
Chris Kious from Algonquin mentioned he recently attended an event for National Pollinator week. He was the resident Entomologist for the event and recommended collaborating the Dundee Township's known pollinator organizations with Kane County.
8. Reports Placed on File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member
SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Michael Kenyon, Jarett Sanchez, Penny Wegman
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, Michael Kenyon, Jarett Sanchez, Penny Wegman
This meeting was adjourned at 9:42 AM.
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