Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee met June 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Wojnicki called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Chairman | Present |
| Steve Weber | Board Member | Present |
| Deborah Allan | Board Member | Present |
| Theresa Barreiro | Board Member | Absent |
| Barbara Hernandez | Board Member | Present |
| Chris Kious | Board Member | Absent |
| Jarett Sanchez | Board Member | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: May 10, 2019
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Steve Weber, Board Member
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Wojnicki, Steve Weber, Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Theresa Barreiro, Chris Kious
3. Environmental (J. Wollnik)
Environmental/Water Resources Dir. Wollnik provided an update on the Stormwater Management Ordinance, water quality and stormwater basins. She presented information regarding sample testing at the bioreactor located on the Messner Corrron Forest Preserve. She discussed Grant opportunities. Dir. Wollnik provided a brief overview of a rain garden project at the Kane County Farm Bureau.
4. Recycling/Solid Waste (J. Jarland)
A. Presentation: Recycling Events
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet, staff Jarland shared highlights from the House Hold Hazardous Waste Collection Event in East Dundee. She estimated 500 households participated in the event. Staff Jarland promoted a Recycling Extravaganza on July 13, 2019 in St. Charles, a Historical Society Presentation in Big Rock on July 11, 2019 and an Agricultural Container Recycling event in Maple Park on August 28, 2019. The remaining 2019 recycling events were outlined. Staff Jarland provided a legislative update on the "Bag Bill" (the fee on plastic carry out bags). Discussion occurred regarding reusable bags.
5. Sustainability (J. Jarland)
A. Discussion: Solar Power Hour Announcement
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet, staff Jarland discussed Solarize Chicagoland. It is a purchasing program designed to assist participants in pooling their buying power to secure discounts for solar installation. Staff Jarland promoted two Solar Power Hour events in Kane County on July 9, 2019 & August 13, 2019. Discussion occurred regarding residential solar use in Kane County.
B. Future Energy Jobs Act – Mark Burger- Solar Consultant - Seven Generations Ahead
Mr. Burger provided a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet. He discussed the Future Energy Jobs Act and the Solar Power Industry. “Seven Generations Ahead” has been working with Kane County in a variety of sustainability efforts, also providing education regarding solar power use. Mr. Burger reported the average residential Kane County customer uses 7,600- 10,000 kilowatts of electricity per year. He presented statistics on reusable energy in Illinois and predicted significant advances in solar capacity by the year 2020. Discussion occurred regarding the challenges and obstacles to solar power. Mr. Burger discussed potential legislation, the Path to 100 and the Clean Energy Jobs Act. He commented the cost of renewable energy has significantly dropped in recent years, while the demand has risen. Mr. Burger distributed literature regarding "Shopping for Solar" and "Community Solar".
C. Fabulous Fox! Water Trail Update
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet, staff Miller provided an update on the new website, the FabulousFoxWaterTrail.org. The website includes maps and information on access sites, dams and portaging along the Fox River. The Fabulous Fox! Water Trail brochure will continue to be distributed in the Chicago and Milwaukee regions during the paddling season. Staff Miller promoted the first of five Open Houses in Illinois and Wisconsin beginning in Kane County on June 17, 2019 regarding the new website.
6. New Business
None
7. Public Comment
None
8. Reports Placed on File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Wojnicki, Steve Weber, Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Theresa Barreiro, Chris Kious
9. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
SECONDER: Steve Weber, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Wojnicki, Steve Weber, Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Theresa Barreiro, Chris Kious
This meeting adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
https://www.countyofkane.org/MeetingMinutes/5086/19-06-14.pdf
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