Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee met July 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call To Order
Madam Chair Bates called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
PRESENT Board Member Mavis Bates
Board Member Bill Tarver
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member David Young
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe
AWAY Board Member Deborah Allan
Also present: Bd. Members Daugherty*, Juby* & Molina*; Envir. & Wtr. Res. Dir. Wollnik; Recycling Res. Coord. Ryan; Dev. Exec. Planner Miller; Sp. ASA Shepro*; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public.
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Attendance Requests
None.
4. Approval of Minutes: June 16, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment (Agenda Items)
None.
6. Environmental (J.Wollnik)
Meeting Minutes July 14, 2023
Envir. & Wtr. Res. Dir. Wollnik briefly summarized the following resolution. (Allan* arrived - 9:02 AM)
A. Authorizing a Budget Adjustment for Sustainability Manager Salary for the Department of Environmental & Water Resources
KC Finance and Budget Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO: KC Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Bill Tarver
AYE: Mavis Bates, Bill Tarver, Deborah Allan, Chris Kious, Bill Roth, Cherryl Strathmann, and David Young
7. Recycling/Solid Waste (C. Ryan)
A. Recycling Options: Solar Panels and Lithium-ion Batteries
Recycling Res. Coord. Ryan provided a presentation on the recycling process of solar panels and lithium-ion batteries. She spoke on the various components of solar panels and how each one can be disposed of properly, which may prove to be difficult. Much discussion ensued. She listed various items that utilize lithium-ion batteries. She presented the anatomy of the battery and which components can be recycled. She spoke on various recycling processes, such as heat and chemical breakdown. Discussion ensued.
Ryan provided a number of program updates, including on-site kiosks for items that may be otherwise difficult to dispose of. She announced that there will be a Recycling Extravaganza event on July 22, 2023 at 540 S. Randall Road from 8:00am to 12:00pm. This event will focus on items such as light bulbs,
electronics, books, batteries, and aerosols.
8. Sustainability (J.Wollnik)
A. Sustainability Update Presentation
Envir. & Wtr. Res. Dir. Wollnik provided updates on the solar panel installation project at the Judicial Center. She presented progress photos and detailed upcoming steps to completion. Discussion ensued regarding solar installation via the www.solarswitch.com/kanecounty website. She announced that the Climate Action Implementation Plan team will meet on July 20, 2023. Further information can be found at http://palebluedot.llc/kane-climate-action.
B. Tree Protection Ordinance Update, Karen Miller
Dev. Exec. Planner Miller noted that she will be bringing tree preservation information to the Energy & Environmental Committee as it becomes available. Discussion ensued.
9. New Business
Committee member Young discussed the fires in Canada and how it has affected our local air quality. Discussion ensued.
10. Chairs Comments
Madam Chair Bates spoke on the effects of climate change. Additional discussion ensued.
11. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
12. Executive Session (if needed)
None.
13. Open Session
A. Vote on Release of Closed Session Minutes
There were no closed session minutes to be voted on by the Committee.
14. Public Comment (Non- Agenda Items)
None.
15. Adjournment
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE
MOVER: Bill Roth
SECONDER: Bill Tarver
This meeting was adjourned at 10:14 AM.
https://www.countyofkane.org/MeetingMinutes/6664/23-7-14.pdf
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