Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee met Jan. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Wojnicki called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Kane County | Chairperson | Present | |
| Steve Weber | Kane County | Board Member | Absent | |
| Deborah Allan | Kane County | Board Member | Late | 9:20 AM |
| Theresa Barreiro | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Barbara Hernandez | Kane County | Board Member | Late | 9:15 AM |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Jarett Sanchez | Kane County | Board Member | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: November 15,2019
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Wojnicki, Theresa Barreiro, Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez, Deborah Allan, Steve Weber
3. Environmental (J. Wollnik)
A. Fox River Study Group Meeting
Dir. Wollnik announced an upcoming event: the Fox River Study Group will meet on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 9:30 AM at 682 State Route 31, in Oswego.
B. Fox River Ecosystem Partnership Noon Network
Dir. Wollnik announced the following event: the Fox River Ecosystem Partnership-Noon Network will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at noon at the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Rd. in Geneva.
4. Recycling/Solid Waste (J. Jarland)
A. Presentation: New Items to Recycle in 2020
Staff Jarland shared two "new" recycling programs in 2020: clothing and American Flags. Jarland stated Electronics and clothing will now be collected at every recycling event.
B. Presentation: 2020 Green Guide Announcement
Staff Jarland promoted and distributed copies of the New 2020 Green Guide. It is the 30th Anniversary edition, has four new pages including Spanish guidelines.
5. Sustainability (J. Mino)
A. Fox Valley Sustainability Network Solar Energy Forum
Staff Mino promoted the Fox Valley Sustainability Network Forum on Friday, January 31, 2020 between 9:30 am-12 pm at the Centre of Elgin.
B. The Conservation Foundation's DuPage Environmental Summit
Staff Mino announced Urban Green Spaces, Climate Change and Adaption to be held Thursday, January 30, 2020 between 7:30 am-12:00 pm at the Northern Illinois University campus in Naperville.
C. Presentation: Electrical Aggregation Consultant Contract Renewal
Staff Mino noted the Electrical Aggregation contract will be up this year and listed several key points for wanting to renew. She introduced the following resolution stating it is at no cost to the county.
D. Resolution: Authorizing a Contract Extension for Electrical Aggregation Program Consultant with (NIMEC) Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative for a one-year term.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Theresa Barreiro, Board Member
SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Wojnicki, Theresa Barreiro, Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Barbara Hernandez, Deborah Allan, Steve Weber
E. Presentation: Electrical Aggregation Options
Staff Mino reviewed a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet with two options. The first option discussed was the traditional electrical aggregation’s bid process, the terms of the last contract with Dynegy emphasizing customers can opt in or out of the contract, (Hernandez arrives @ 9:15 am) a rate comparison and yearly average savings per household. Mino then reviewed option two, EcoGreen aggregation program, what is included, the cost structure and a comparison of the two. (Allan arrives @ 9:20 am). Committee members Kious and Sanchez asked that Sharon Durling, the consultant be invited to the February meeting. There was consensus from the committee to approve.
F. 20-01 LEED Grant App
Staff Mino announced the 2020 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) grant opportunities for cities and communities. It is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and provides framework to create healthy, efficient, and cost saving green buildings. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2020. Decisions are expected to be announced on February 7, 2020. This grant package was worth 25k last year. Brief discussion followed.
G. Resolution: Endorsing the LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Application.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Wojnicki, Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Barbara Hernandez, Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Steve Weber
6. New Business
None
7. Public Comment
None
8. Reports Placed on File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Wojnicki, Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Barbara Hernandez, Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Steve Weber
9. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
10. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Wojnicki, Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Barbara Hernandez, Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Steve Weber
This meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m.
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