The Environmental Quality Control Commission of Northbrook, Illinois met recently and discussed the recruitment of new members.
After approving the corrected minutes for the Sept. 17 commission meeting, Chairman Jeremy Reynolds discussed the need for a new member. The commission is currently one member short. While an application for an appointment has been received and is being reviewed by Village Board of Trustees President Sandra Frum, commission member Scott Robson may step down. The commission would need to recruit a second new member to ensure a full committee.
Northbrook resident Tracy Becker spoke to the commission regarding Village-wide composting.
The commission discussed strategic planning and Reynolds pointed out that the winter season is the ideal time to work on projects. He urged the commission to look at and begin multiple projects.
Committee member Brian Bruce discussed updating the green building ordinance. He provided background information and noted that if LEED certifications are not sufficient, the ordinance should include other certifications. He is willing to take the lead on the update.
Member Dale Duda updated the commission on the Monarch Project. She asked the commission to develop a recommendation for the board on ways to become further involved with the project.
After discussing developing an adopt-a-river program, the commission heard an update on the coal tar meeting from Reynolds.
The commission was scheduled to meet again on Dec. 17.
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