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AGENDA
YORKVILLE GREEN COMMITTEE
September 28, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Yorkville Public Library
First Floor Meeting Room
Mission Statement: To advise the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Illinois on nays to enhance the community
environment and ways to equip and encourage citizens and businesses to participate in sustainable ecological practices.
Call to Order:
Welcome Members and Guests:
Approval of Minutes: August 24, 2009
New Business:
1. Presentation on Proposed GE Ecomagination Housing Development
Committee Reports:
L Share & Care Recycling Event Committee—October 24, 2009
2. Environmental Fair Committee-- Status Report
3. Water Conservation Committee— Recommendations Progress Report
4, Plastic Bag Reduction
5. Chamber Green Committee
Recommendation Progress Reports:
1. Tree Survey Recommendation
2. Tree City Recommendation
3. Electronic Recycling Perm Program progress
4. Franchise Agreement Recommendation
5. Recycling in Parks, Athletic Fields, etc
6. Budget Line Item for Environmental Education that allows Fundraising
Old Business:
I. Clean Air Counts
2. Third Annual Renewal Energy Fair on October 17, 2009 at Waubonsee Community College
3. Zoning Ordinance Committee Update
4. Kendall County Solid Waste Committee
5. Wind Turbine Ordinance Progress
6. Cool City Challenge Action Plan
7. Rain Garden— Second City Rain Garden Progress
Additional Business:
1. Report from Jackie Dearborn, Green Committee Staff Liaison
Adjournment:
2009 Remaining Meetings
October 26 1 November 23
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YORKVILLE GREEN COMMITTEE
August 24, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Yorkville Public Library
First Floor Meeting Room
Call to order: Marta Keane called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
Welcome Members and Guests:
Members present: Marta Keane, chairperson, Anne Engelhardt, secretary, Mariann Manthei, Cheryl Lee,
Chuck Roberts, Al Green, Richard Scheffrahn; Travis Miller, City of Yorkville Community
Development Director; Jackie Dearborn, City Staff.
Guests:
Approval of minutes: Lee motioned to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2009, meeting, with the
corrections as printed, and to approve the notes from the meetings of May 18, June I5, and July 27 as
printed. Green seconded the motion. Approved.
New Business:
1. Presentation on Proposed GE Ecomagination Housing Development. The speaker requested that this
presentation be postponed until the September meeting. Miller answered some questions regarding the
housing development.
Committee Reports:
1. Share & Care Recycling Event Committee
Engelhardt summarized the progress toward the up-coming Recycling Day, Saturday, October 24, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kendall county Fairgrounds. Kendall County is partnering with Kendall County
Health Department, which covered the rental fee for the Smith Building on the Fair Grounds and the
tables. Green Committee members asked questions and added comments.
• Following a suggestion, Engelhardt stated that she will request Glory Spies to include
information about a door prize, such as a LED light bulb, in the press releases.
• It was suggested to hand out the remaining CFLs to the people who bring recyclable items.
• It was suggested that Veolia take the TVs and monitors without a fee. Dearborn will check on
this.
• Marta stated that Veolia will be asked to supply a container for scrap metal and a dumpster for
recycling.
• The recycling event will not accept large appliances, which are large, bulky, and may have
hazardous materials. Veolia has a White Goods pickup built into the regular refuse program.
Also, Com Ed has a take-back program for appliances.
• Latex paints and spent CFL bulbs can be handled by Ace Hardware.
• Manthei suggested that there be no limit on the number of"free" books.
• Scheffrahn suggested that a sign with a box be put out to accept donations for the free items.
• Engelhardt volunteered to make name tags for all volunteer workers.
• Engelhardt will also work with Spies on a handout for participants. The handout will include (l)
information on hazardous waste items, such as paints, motor oil, CFLs, tires- where and how to
dispose of these properly, (2) save the date — for the 2nd Annual Environmental Fair, if a firm
date is established soon, and (3) infonnation about the Yorkville Green Committee and how to
become a member at different levels.
• Miller will contact the Mayor and Sue Swithin to confirm the date for the Environmental Fair.
Right now the target date is March 6; and, the second choice is February 27, 2010.
• Next month, Engelhardt will have a signup sheet for all to indicate what times they are willing to
work at the recycling day.
2. Education Committee
a. Cutting CO2 Article series. Engelhardt and Lee have submitted several articles to be used
for this series. Keane will see that these get to Spies.
3. Water Conservation Committee— Update
Green gave an update of the Water Conservation Committee. The July 23`d landscape ordinance will be
on the agenda for City. Green cannot attend and asked if someone from the committee could be there.
The next Public Works Committee meeting will be Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. Keane and
Green will try to attend. This item may be on the agenda of City Council in September.
Green volunteered to consolidate and update all the Water Conservation Committee reports.
4. Plastic Bag Reduction
Green asked about the letters to recognize businesses that support the reduction of use of plastic bags.
Keane will send the letter to the newspaper in September in conjunction with the opening of Aldi's. The
stores' letters were sent. Keane will re-write the letter and will send to the paper.
5. Environmental Fair Committee—Update
No additional discussion.
Engelhardt motioned to accept committee reports as presented and amended in discussion. Lee
seconded. Motion passed.
Additional business about Reports:
Lee requested that a regular report from the Chamber of Commerce's Green Committee be included on
the agenda of the Yorkville Green Committee. Lee will serve as the Green Committee's liaison to the
Chamber of Commerce's Green committee for communication and cohesiveness.
Lee reported that the Chamber of Committee will have two people to volunteer at Care & Share
Recycling Day Oct 24 and at the Waubonsee renewable Energy Fair on Oct. 17.
Recommendation Progress Reports:
1. Tree Survey Recommendation
No discussion.
2. Tree City Recommendation
Green stated that the landscape ordinance will go to City Council tomorrow and recommended that each
member Email or phone call the aldermen to express the Green Committee's position on this ordinance
if you cannot attend. If able to attend, he encouraged all to speak to an item during the public comments
portion preceding the meeting.
Green asked about the reaction to the tree ordinance proposed by the Green Committee. Keane and
Engelhardt reported that the public works committee had asked a few questions and then verbally
supported moving forward with the recommendation.
3. Franchise Agreement Recommendation
Answering a question from a guest at meeting, Keane summarized the advantages of this type of
agreement. It has been shown that the majority of businesses in a commercial contracting situation save
money, are able to receive lower cost garbage and recycling services, often get better responses if
complaints arise, the City may earn a franchise fee, there will be reduced traffic on city streets and less
collection wear and tear on the streets. Smaller businesses may find this method more cost effective.
The city has to create bid specifications and notify all the businesses of their intention to pursue an all-
inclusive contract. The waste-hauling industry was able to get the state of Illinois to pass legislation,
and as a result it will take 18 months to get a franchise approved.
Keane stated that on the residential side of recycling, apartment buildings should be included in a
recycling agreement.
Recommendation Progress Reports:
Keane stated that there will be no motions for reports. These can be discussed now and will be updated
for voting on at Sept meeting.
1. Tree Survey Recommendation.
CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Area for Planning) awarded a $21,000 grant (funded in part by a grant
from the US Department of commerce) to cover the cost of two interms who will conduct a survey of all
the trees in parkways along city streets. The positions were advertised; the city received 10 applicants.
First interviews will begin tomorrow. . Qualifications included the ability to identify trees and ability to
provide own transportation. Wages are $10.00 per hour. It is hoped that the tree identification will begin
now and until the leaves fall and will be continued in spring if needed to finish the project. They will
begin with parkway trees and go to parks and all other municipal properties. Using a hand-held GPS
devise, they will set the location. The will also answer 8 questions about each tree.
2. Tree City Recommendation.
Miller reported that the city will be unable to meet the deadline for this year, but intends to do it for next
year. Miller will ask Laura Haake in the Parks Department to follow through with the application which
is not due until December.
3. Franchise Agreement Recommendation--- Sept Public Works Committee.
Keane and Engelhardt will attend this meeting.
4. Electronic Recycling Permanent Program Progress.
Dearborn handed out a printed report from Corn 2, showing that over a 5 month period, from April 9 —
Aug 8, 2009, 5591 pounds were collected in Yorkville.
Engelhardt made a comparison of pounds collected at the Com2 drop off site and the two free
electronics' drive pounds in November 2006 and October 2007 handled by a different company. The
two E-drives, five hours each on Saturdays, sponsored by the Yorkville Congregational Church Green
Group, collected 55,226 pounds -- nearly 10 times the amount collected over a 5 month period of time
with the Yorkville facility open on a daily basis. Engelhardt expressed, again, the need to better
advertise the E-waste collection site and times, including signage, and to offer it one Saturday morning
per month. She suggested that an employee of the City use three hours of"flex time" to staff the site
without increased cost to the City.
Dearborn will ask Com 2 to speak to the Green Committee in October. She will ask them to address the
downstream of the components of the recycled electronics.
5. Budget Line Item for Environmental Education that allows Fundraising.
No report.
6. Recycling in Parks, Athletic Fields, etc.
Keane asked Dearborn to follow up on possible grants for recycling containers from either the Public
Works or Parks Department. Dearborn agreed to check on this.
No motion to accept reports. The report revisions will be included in next month's agenda.
Old Business Reports:
1. Clean air Counts.
Keane explained that there are different levels of certification in the Clean Air Counts program. There is
no fee, but there is a pledge by the city to follow the recommendations and also some simple action
items, some that can be done in the city buildings. One example is to add an Ozone Alert on the City's
web site.
Miller and Dearborn will research this item and bring back information to Green Committee next month,
so that the Green Committee can make a recommendation to send to the Mayor.
2. Third Annual Renewable Energy Fair on October 17, 2009, at Waubonsee Community College.
Volunteers from the Green Committee will be needed to staff the booth.
Family Days at Hoover. Volunteers are being sought for the Kendall Education Center "Family Days",
Saturday, Aug 29th. Keane volunteered to attend and will bring the banner, handouts, and CFL bulbs.
Hometown days — City of Yorkville booth. Engelhardt will ask Glory Spies to make up a simple
handout about the date, time, and place of the recycling day and (if the date is set) the next
Environmental Fair--as a handout at the City's booth at hometown days September 4- 6.
3. Zoning Ordinance Committee Update
Green will do a report on this for September under old business.
4. Kendall Co Solid Waste Committee
Miller reported that the next topic is to review landfill goals and transfer stations. The last meeting was
in April. The next meeting, tomorrow, August 25, will be to review and to modify any of the goals. At
the September and October meetings, they will have recommendations for County Board., and a public
hearing will be held in November.
5. Wind Turbine Ordinance Progress.
Miller reported and gave overview on small and large turbines, including small systems, which most
people are interested in. A small system can generate enough power for a home. The first draft of this
ordinance is a year old. Permits for special use in residential or estate would need a public hearing
process. Economic Development Committee will meet on September 1A, will discuss this ordinance,
and will send a revised draft to City Council. On October 6Ih, there will be a draft ready for the
Economic Development Committee. Green Committee members are encouraged to attend.
There was also some discussion on the economics of the systems.
Additional business:
1. Report from Jackie Dearborn, Green Committee Staff Liaison.
She commented she will, at future meetings, notify this Green Committee things happening in the city.
Dearborn gave a report on the second rain garden to be planted on September 24 at the Yorkville Rec
Center. She gave handouts to distribute at up-coming meetings, including the Yorkville Garden Club.
Keane asked Dearborn to find the names of the liaisons to each of the Yorkville schools.
Keane reported that articles from Manthei, Lee, and Engelhardt were previously sent to Spies. Keane
will follow-up with Spies on these.
Lee suggested that the Keane approach Kathy Farren, editor of the Kendall County Record, about a
regular column featuring green ideas and recommendations. Keane will talk to Spies to follow up on
this suggestion.
Roberts reported that the Friends of the Fox will be doing a Fox River Cleanup in September or October.
He will give more details at the September meeting.
Keane explained that Mayor Burd wants to create a Green Commission to review development plans, to
work with City's Building Department, and to look at the broader development picture for the Yorkville
area. Keane asked Dearborn to find out the rules that will go with the responsibilities for the
commission.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
REPORT SUMMARY
YORKVILLE GREEN COMmi,I-TEE FAR y�R WFO.
August 24, 2009 Meeting
Mission Statement. To advise the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Illinois on ways to enhance the
community environment and ways to equip and encourage citizens and businesses to participate in sustainable
ecological practices.
New Business:
Request for Speaker at Yorkville Library—submitted by Marta Keane
A request for a speaker at a children's program (grades 3-8) on August 5 was received. Marta Keane attended the
program with an employee of the Kendall County Soil&Water Conservation District.The activities of the Green
Committee and the importance of actions, especially the actions children can take, were covered.
Committee Reports:
Share& Care Recycling Event—submitted by Anne Englehart &Marta Keane
The decision to approach other groups to jointly host this event was approved by the Mayor. The Share & Care
Recycling Day is set for October 24, at the Kendall county Fairgrounds, at the corner of Route 71 and Highpoint
Road. The Kendall County Health Department is partnering with the Yorkville Green Committee for this event.
All of the items that were accepted last year will be included this year, as well as rechargeable batteries and latex
paint. More than 20 local businesses and organizations have been contacted, initially by phone, and then by E-
mailed letter, to confirm their intent to participate. The various ways of participation include collecting one or
more donated item,volunteering time at the event, and making a monetary donation.
Glory Spies will be writing press releases, designing and printing fliers and small posters, and ordering two large
vinyl signs (if enough money in her budget). The Lion's Club sign has been requested; local radio and television
shows have been booked. A new feature of this event, the "share" part will be featured, so that citizens may take
up to five items from the designated "sharing area" to include small household items, books, toys, bicycles, etc.
The written publicity is targeted to be ready by October 1".
We need assistance gathering volunteers and covering costs. The Mayor did approve the solicitation of funding and
a form is being created for partnering organizations and sponsors that will direct funds to the budget line items
created for such Green Committee costs.
Water Conservation Committee—Recommendations progress report-submitted by Stephanie Boecher chi Marta
Keane
Several recommendations were forwarded onto Mayor Burd.
1.The revisions to the Water Conservation Ordinance were to clean up references as the section numbers are in
correct. The references are up to date in the City Code Book on the Sterling Codifiers Website
(littp://sterling.webiness.com/codebook/index.php?book id=415), so no revisions will be made to this ordinance.
2.The revisions to the Park Development Standards were in regards to why 100 ft. or less of sod is mandatory for
park access points. According to staff, this requirement is because of the high traffic at access points by bike and
foot. The use of seed with the high foot traffic results in mud being tracked all over the concrete resulting in the
need to powerwash the concrete which could cause the use of more water. Also, sometimes seed cannot be used
because of the time of year and it cannot establish, resulting in erosion from rain events. Sod is put down to help
prevent erosion. Staff would be willing to narrow the standard from 100 ft to 50 ft, but would not support the
elimination of this requirement. This was discussed and approved by the Park Board on July 23 and will be
considered by the Public Works Committee on Sept 15
3.Revisions to the Landscape Ordinance Section 2.4, Lot Landscaping, which add new construction single family
and duplex development to have 1 shade tree per lot, have been prepared by staff and can be brought to City
Council Committee. This was discussed at the August 18'" Public Works Committee meeting and approved to
move forward to City Council for consideration on August 25. Green Committee members are encouraged to
attend the City Council meeting and e-mail or telephone aldermen for support on this revision to the
Landscape Ordinance.
In regards to the revisions to Section 2.6, Storm Water Storage Basin Landscaping, the native landscape
bufferyards are already required to be naturalized according to the park development standards which are part of
the Subdivision Control Ordinance. Staff does not recommend the addition of the text because it will contradict
the park development standards. The bufferyard is for additional trees and shrubs only in addition to the
naturalized basin.
Plastic Bag Reduction—submitted by Stephanie Boettcher and Marta Keane
The committee received the "OK" from Mayor Burd to prepare letters to the editor in regards to plastic bag
reduction. Mayor Burd requested that Community Relations Staff be notified prior to the Green Committee
sending these letters in order to couple a press release about what the Green Committee is doing. The letter was
prepared and distributed to members for signature at a previous meeting, then sent to the businesses, but not to the
papers. Another letter will be prepared for the papers after Aldi reopens. The Yorkville Garden Club gave out
250 Eco-Bags at their garden walk.
Chamber Green Committee—submitted by Cheryl Lee
The YACC Green Committee has been busy working on our Green Business Designation. We have just about
wrapped it up and are very anxious to show you what we have created thus far. We are trying to make this rather
easy to get the chamber businesses excited about the concept...not wanting to bog them down with too much detail
as there may be no participation. The businesses do not have to positively answer 100% (40) of these questions, but
must answer yes to a percentage that we have yet to determine. However, they must have at least one positive
answer in each category. We have also given businesses an opportunity to list other Green practices that could add
to their total count(as it is virtually impossible/too lengthy to cover everything).
I. We are planning to roll this out with training and the Green Committee will post the criteria with tips on the
chamber website for reference.
2. Each business that earns the Green Business Designation will receive a decal that can be used at their
location or on their vehicle.
3. Each Green business will also receive an electronic logo file that can be used on their website or printed
literature.
4. Annually, each Green Business will have their name placed on a banner that will be displayed at the
Environmental Fair at the Chamber's table/booth.
5. Each Green business will have their logo placed on the chamber website on the Green Business webpage.
6. The Green Business awards are next on our agenda and we expect to have the criteria for that evolve out of
this designation program. The awards usually take place every January. - The Chamber Green
Committee has accepted the criteria for green business that was sent to the members of the City Green
Committee in July. We are preparing education/training modules to be rolled out in September.
Recommendation Progress Reports:
Tree Survey Recommendation—submitted by Stephanie Boettcher
The CMAP Grant is finalized. The City posted an ad for the hiring of part-time qualified individuals to do a tree
survey for all public areas. Ten applications were reed and interviews to hire (3) will start Aug 25. The work
should be complete this Fall.
Tree City Recommendation—submitted by Stephanie Boettcher
City staff has reviewed the application and is looking into the designation. Applications are due at the end of the
calendar year, December 31. Staff(Laura Haake) is working on developing a tree preservation ordinance,which is
one of the four standards of the program. A Tree Committee will need to be established.
Franchise Agreement Recommendation—submitted by Stephanie Boettcher
This recommendation on Waste Hauling & Recycling will be forwarded on to Public Works Committee for
discussion. Staff will not bring these recommendations to committee unless the Green Committee can ensure
their attendance at the Public Works Committee meeting on Sept 15th at 6:30 pm. While staff will prepare a
report outlining the recommendations it will be the Green Committee's responsibility to speak about them at
committee and city council.
Electronic Recycling Perm Program progress--submitted by Marta Keane
A report from City staff on usage was provided. A presentation on disposal procedures was requested for the Oct
26 meeting.
Recycling in Parks,Athletic Fields, etc--submitted by Stephanie Boettcher
Some recycling efforts have been tried with mixed success. A list of DECO grants was obtained and provided to
City staff.
Old Business Reports:
Clean Air Counts—submitted by Stephanie Boecher and Marta Keane
Recently the Beacon News featured an article on the City of Batavia's "green" efforts in relation to the Clean Air
Counts program. Clean Air Counts is a northeastern Illinois regional initiative to reduce ozone-causing emissions,
thereby improving air quality and enabling economic development. It is a collaborative effort between the
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, City of Chicago, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5, and Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency. This multi-year initiative seeks to achieve specific and significant reductions in
targeted smog-forming pollutants and major reductions in energy consumption.
A community can become Clean Air Counts Certified at Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels. Batavia is listed
as at the Gold level, Aurora is listed at Platinum while the Village of Oswego and City of Naperville are at the
Bronze level. There are specific community related strategies from energy efficient lighting, to lawnmower buy
back,to low VOC,to natural landscaping. Full information is available at www.cleanaircounts.org
Third Annual Renewable Energy Fair—submitted by Marta Keane
On October 17, 2009, Waubonsee Community College shall host its third annual Renewable Energy Fair at its main
campus in Sugar Grove. The college is requesting that the Yorkville Green Committee participate with an
Exhibit/Booth. They have generously offered to waive their $25 fee. We need at least two volunteers to staff the
booth at this event and promote the Share & Care Recycling Event scheduled for the following weekend. One
volunteer for the first half the day and one volunteer the second half the day. This is a great opportunity for us to
support our local college's environmental efforts and increase awareness of our community's efforts. Sign up
sheets will be sent out.
Zoning Ordinance Commission Update—submitted by Al Green
The Commission met on June 24 to discuss conservation design districts in which houses are clustered together to
allow for more open space. The July 22 meeting focused on the Administrative sections. The Aug 26 meeting will
address the Definitions section and Special Use table.
Kendall County Solid Waste Committee—submitted by Richard Scheffrahn
No meeting since April. The August 25 meeting will address Landfill Goals and transfer stations.
Wind Turbine Ordinance Progress—submitted by Al Green
The Wind Turbine Ordinance for Rooftop systems was approved at the August 11 City Council Meeting. The
Economic Development Committee will consider a draft of the revision to include Small systems (up to 100Kw) on
Sept 1.
Cool City Challenge Action Plan—submitted by Anne Englehardt
As a follow-up to the presentation to the Committee last year on the Cool City Challenge, and the United City of
Yorkville's commitment to the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus on Climate Change, the Green Committee should
move forward with a plan to engage the residents and businesses of Yorkville in methods to reduce their carbon
pollution. The proposed Action Plan requires at least two volunteers to co-chair a subcommittee on this subject.
The co-chairs will draft a list of specific things that can be done to reduce one's carbon footprint(CO2 waste); then
ask the Green Committee to approve this list. The list will then be forwarded to the Mayor in the form of a
Recommendation through the Chairman of the Committee and a request will be made to have an item placed on the
City Council Agenda. A member of the Committee will explain the Cool City Challenge; Bring two books to loan
to Council members; Bring a Green Committee handout (booklet) that was developed and approved; and then
request for follow-up 6— 8 weeks later at the City Council's Committee meetings. Of course the Green Committee
members involved would attend subsequent City Council meetings on the subject and create subsequent action
recommendations for the City if necessary. Additionally, the Committee would work with the City to publicize and
promote the program. A step-by-step handout is available.
Staff Liaison Report—submitted by Stephanie Boettcher
The City's second rain garden will be planted on the south side of the REC Center Building on Thursday
Sept 24 at 9am. All volunteers are welcomed.
REPORT SUMMARY
YORKVILLE GREEN COMMITTEE
September 28, 2009 Meeting
Mission Statement. To advise the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Illinois on ways to enhance the
community environment and ways to equip and encourage citizens and businesses to participate in sustainable
ecological practices.
New Business:
Request for Speaker at Cross Lutheran Church—submitted by Marta Keane
A request was made for a presentation in October to be held at the Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville. Marta will
provide a brief summary of the YGC achievements since it began two years ago. This will be followed with actions
people can take at home to improve their environmental impact with Q&A.
Committee Reports:
Share & Care Recycling Event—submitted by Anne Englehart&Marta Keane&Jackie Dearborn
The Share & Care Recycling Day is set for October 24, at the Kendall county Fairgrounds, at the corner of Route
71 and Highpoint Road. The Kendall County Health Department is partnering with the Yorkville Green
Committee for this event. Please see attached flyer that Glory Spies put together for more details. We continue to
recruit volunteers for this event.
A conference call was held with Veolia to discuss event day arrangements. They will be providing a 6-yd or 8-yd
recycling bin and a 20-yd dumpster for metal recycling. They will have a person there the day of the event to
answer questions, provide informational brochures, pens, etc. They plan to drop off the dumpsters on Friday and
pick-up them on Monday with approval from the Kendall Country Fairgrounds. A location map of the fairgrounds
was also requested.
Com2 confirmed that they will be participating in this year's event and they will send a man and a truck. They will
be charging for televisions and computer monitors, $1 per diagonal inch, which is currently what they charge for
recycling at Public Works. They will be responsible for collecting money the day of the event.
Environmental Fair--submitted by Cheryl Lee &Jackie Dearborn
Sue Swithin and Cheryl Lee are moving forward with plans for the Environmental Fair, which has been scheduled
for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Rec Center.
Water Conservation Committee—Recommendations progress report-submitted by Al Green
Several recommendations were forwarded onto Mayor Burd.
1. The revisions to the Water Conservation Ordinance were to clean up references as the section numbers are
in correct. The references are up to date in the City Code Book on the Sterling Codifiers Website
(litt ://sterlin>.webiness.coin/codebook/indcx. h)?book id=41 S), so no revisions will be made to this
ordinance.
2. The revisions to the Park Development Standards were in regards to why 100 ft. or less of sod is mandatory
for park access points. According to staff,this requirement is because of the high traffic at access points by
bike and foot. The use of seed with the high foot traffic results in mud being tracked all over the concrete
resulting in the need to powerwash the concrete which could cause the use of more water. Also, sometimes
seed cannot be used because of the time of year and it cannot establish, resulting in erosion from rain
events. Sod is put down to help prevent erosion. Staff would be willing to narrow the standard from 100 ft
to 50 ft, but would not support the elimination of this requirement. This was discussed and approved by
the Park Board on July 23 and by the Public Works Committee on Sept 15. It was on the agenda for the
Sept 22 City Council meeting.
3. Revisions to the Landscape Ordinance Section 2.4, Lot Landscaping, which add new construction single
family and duplex development to have 1 shade tree per lot, were prepared by staff and brought to City
Council Committee. This was discussed at the August le Public Works Committee meeting and
approved to move forward to City Council for consideration on August 25, where it was approved.
4. In regards to the revisions to Section 2.6, Storm Water Storage Basin Landscaping, the native landscape
buffer yards are already required to be naturalized according to the park development standards, which are
part of the Subdivision Control Ordinance. Staff did not recommend the addition of the text because it will
contradict the park development standards. The buffer yard is for additional trees and shrubs only in
addition to the naturalized basin.
Plastic Bag Reduction—submitted by Mariann Manthei&Marta Keane
Aldi has just reopened, we should send them a letter encouraging their continued success in reducing the number of
bags customers take. Target is rolling out national program that rewards customers that bring a reusable bag with
five cents off the total of their purchases. We may want to thank them and use this opportunity to encourage them
to put signage on their doors and in their parking lot reminding customers to bring in their bags.
Chamber Green Committee—submitted by Cheryl Lee
The YACC Green Committee has been busy working on our Green Business Designation. We have just about
wrapped it up and are very anxious to show you what we have created thus far. We are trying to make this rather
easy to get the chamber businesses excited about the concept...not wanting to bog them down with too much detail
as there may be no participation. The businesses do not have to positively answer 100% (40) of these questions, but
must answer yes to a percentage that we have yet to determine. However, they must have at least one positive
answer in each category. We have also given businesses an opportunity to list other Green practices that could add
to their total count (as it is virtually impossible/too lengthy to cover everything).
1. We are planning to roll this out with training and the Green Committee will post the criteria with tips on the
chamber website for reference.
2. Each business that earns the Green Business Designation will receive a decal that can be used at their
location or on their vehicle.
3. Each Green business will also receive an electronic logo file that can be used on their website or printed
literature.
4. Annually, each Green Business will have their name placed on a banner that will be displayed at the
Environmental Fair at the Chamber's table/booth.
5. Each Green business will have their logo placed on the chamber website on the Green Business webpage.
6. The Green Business awards are next on our agenda and we expect to have the criteria for that evolve out of
this designation program. The awards usually take place every January. - The Chamber Green
Committee has accepted the criteria for green business that was sent to the members of the City Green
Committee in July. We are preparing education/training modules to be rolled out in September.
Recommendation Progress Reports:
Tree Survey Recommendation--submitted by Jackie Dearborn:
The City hired two individuals to do a tree survey for all public areas and they started working the second week in
September. If they don't complete the survey before the leaves fall off the trees, they will resume next year in the
Spring. The tree survey is off to a great start. It was estimated that they would survey 75 trees a day. Between the
two individuals they are averaging 150 trees a day. The bulk of the work may actually be completed before the
leaves fall off the trees.
Tree City Recommendation—submitted by Jackie Dearborn
The December 31 deadline is not going to be met. The tree survey needs to be complete prior to becoming a Tree
City. A tree board also needs to be formed— the current Park Board does not meet the criteria necessary for the
Tree Board. A tree related professional is needed and one suggestion is to share with a neighboring municipality
such as Oswego or hire a part-time forester.
Electronic Recycling Perm Program progress—submitted by Marta Keane&Jackie Dearborn
A presentation on disposal procedures was requested for the Oct 26 meeting. The following report
information was provided to the City by Com2, the City's selected Electronics recycling vendor:
1,033 lbs dp#2842 -April 9, 2009
1,026 lbs dp#2884-April 29,2009
865 lbs dp#2918 -May 19, 2009
1,308 lbs dp#3002 -June 19, 2009
1,359 lbs dp# 3115 -August 8, 2009
Grand Total as of August 8, 2009= 5,591 lbs.
No Saturday collection without approval for city employees to work overtime. Com2 is scheduled to present at the
October 26, 2009 committee meeting. Donna Vojensky will address what happens to the electronic materials
collected and report on the success of the electronics recycling at the Share& Care Event.
Franchise Agreement Recommendation—submitted by Marta Keane
This recommendation on Waste Hauling & Recycling was sent to the Public Works Committee for discussion on
Sept. 15`h at 6:30pm. Anne and Marta attended the meeting and Marta explained the Green Committee's support of
multi-family buildings becoming part of the City's current residential contract to improve recycling. Marta also
listed a number of communities that have adopted Commercial Franchise agreements to lower costs to businesses,
reduce wear&tear on streets and improve recycling.
Recycling in Parks, Athletic Fields, etc—submitted by Travis Miller&Jackie Dearborn
DCEO grants are now being accepted. This information was provided to the Park and Recreation Staff. An
individual consultation needs to be set up with the regional DCEO representative and they encourage drafting an
application as soon as possible. Deadline is November 13'h, 2009 for submittal. This information was given to the
Parks Department for their input. A minimum 10% of grant amount requested must be cash only match by
applicant. Two grants are available; Computers and Electronics Recycling and Traditional Recyclables Grant.
Traditional Recyclables grant funds may be used to purchase project-related equipment such as collection
containers.
Budget Line Item -
No Report, but interested in learning if any contributions have been made to this line item for the upcoming Share
and Care Recycling Event or for any other expenses.
Old Business Reports:
Clean Air Counts—submitted by Travis Miller&Jackie Dearborn
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact, which the City signed, cites the Clean Air Counts
campaign only as an example of what some communities are doing and doesn't specifically list it as a strategy for
communities to do in order to adhere to the Compact. It is suggested that the Green Committee make a
recommendation to the Mayor that the City Council be requested to endorse the Clean Air Counts Campaign and
whatever specific actions that the Green Committee recommends (link on the City webpage, email blast with alerts
to subscribers, etc.) It would also be a good way to remind everyone of the Compact and demonstrate that the City
is still following the recommendations of the Compact.
Third Annual Renewable Energy Fair—submitted by Marta Keane (REPEAT—Reminder!)
On October 17, 2009,Waubonsee Community College shall host its third annual Renewable Energy Fair at its main
campus in Sugar Grove. The college is requesting that the Yorkville Green Committee participate with an
Exhibit/Booth. They have generously offered to waive their $25 fee. We need at least two volunteers to staff the
booth at this event and promote the Share & Care Recycling Event scheduled for the following weekend. One
volunteer for the first half the day and one volunteer the second half the day. This is a great opportunity for us to
support our local college's environmental efforts and increase awareness of our community's efforts. Sign up
sheets will be sent out.
Zoning Ordinance Commission Update—submitted by Al Green
The Commission met on Sept 23 to discuss and further refine the Definitions section and Special Use table. The
next meeting is Oct 28.
Kendall County Solid Waste Committee—submitted by Richard Scheffrahn
On August 25 the Kendall County Solid Waste Committee met to provide recommendations for Landfill and
Transfer Station goals. The committee recommended that no new or expanded landfills should be allowed within
Kendall County. The committee discussed additional limitation on Transfer Stations to require a recycling center
component.
Wind Turbine Ordinance Progress—submitted by Al Green
The Wind Turbine Ordinance for Rooftop systems was approved at the August 11 City Council Meeting. The
Economic Development Committee considered a draft of the revision to include Small systems (up to 100Kw) on
Sept 1. It had it's first City Council reading on Sept 8, and it's second reading on Sept 22. It will be redrafted as
a separate Ordinance, and re presented on Oct 13.
Cool City Challenge Action. Plan—submitted by Anne Englehardt
As a follow-up to the presentation to the Committee last year on the Cool City Challenge, and the United City of
Yorkville's commitment to the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus on Climate Change, the Green Committee should
move forward with a plan to engage the residents and businesses of Yorkville in methods to reduce their carbon
pollution. The proposed Action Plan requires at least two volunteers to co-chair a subcommittee on this subject.
The co-chairs will draft a list of specific things that can be done to reduce one's carbon footprint(CO2 waste); then
ask the Green Committee to approve this list. The list will then be forwarded to the Mayor in the form of a
Recommendation through the Chairman of the Committee and a request will be made to have an item placed on the
City Council Agenda. A member of the Committee will explain the Cool City Challenge; Bring two books to loan
to Council members; Bring a Green Committee handout (booklet) that was developed and approved; and then
request for follow-up 6— 8 weeks later at the City Council's Committee meetings. Of course the Green Committee
members involved would attend subsequent City Council meetings on the subject and create subsequent action
recommendations for the City if necessary. Additionally, the Committee would work with the City to publicize and
promote the program. A step-by-step handout is available.
Family Days at Hoover—submitted by Marta Keane
Due to a shortage of volunteers, the Committee's table at Hoover's Family Day event was shortened to a couple of
hours. Glory provided CFLs to handout with educational information, the banner to hang and the Forest Preserve
gave us a table and chairs. Attendance seemed to be from a broad area of Kendall County, including outside the
County limits. Children's activities were the main draw and our table did not receive a great deal of traffic. It may
be beneficial to develop a subcommittee for community fair outreach that could offer a child activity for these types
of situations.
Rain Garden--submitted by Jackie Dearborn
Harry Wolf at YHS was contacted about participating but was not able to attend with his class. He expressed
support of this activity but was unable, in the time frame allotted, to fit this into the existing class schedule. He
welcomes invitations for this sort of activity on weekend and also believed the school environmental club would be
interested in participating in such events. The City just completed planting a second Rain Garden on Thursday,
September 24, 2009 with the help of several volunteers from the community and staff. It is located on the south
side of the Rec Center.
Staff Liaison Report—submitted by Jackie Dearborn
The City just completed planting a second Rain Garden on Thursday, September 24, 2009 with the help of several
volunteers from the community and staff. It is located on the south side of the Rec Center.
Staff is working on a draft ordinance requiring developments to use Best Management Practices. This will apply to
all areas and is currently in draft form. This is something that the Green Committee will be asked to review and
I met a couple of people interested in joining the YGC: Sona Reinart with Cardinal Recycling and Al Goss with
Imperial Construction.
SHARE & CARE RECYCLING DAY
Saturday, , FREE!
Sponsored Kendall County Fdirgrnunds w Rt. 71 & E. Highpoint Rd.
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Go Green during the Second Annual Share and
Care Recycling Day. Recycle your used items or
bring them to share with someone else!
Usable and non-usable items • Flags (worn flags to be Items to be collected to share
to be collected: ceremoniously disposed) with others (please keep all items in
• Rechargeable& button batteries 0 Soccer shin guards and cleats separate boxes when dropping off):
(Alkaline batteries not accepted) a Football uniforms and spikes 0 Videos/disks
• Computers a Clothing a Wheelchairs, crutches,canes,and
• Hard drives/printers a Food for the Kendall County Food walkers
• Ink jets and toners Pantry(cooking oil,cereal,sugar, a Boy/Cub scout uniforms,tents,
• Copiers/fax machines ketchup, syrup, pancake mix, sleeping bags, backpacks, mess
• Telephones/cell phones canned fruit,female deodorant, kits,any other usable scouting
• Answering machines laundry and dish soap) gear
• VCRs/DVD Players Athletic shoes and clothes a Soft and hard covered books
• Microwaves a Small household items a Children's bikes/riding toys
• Stereos/radios 0 Bicycles/bicycle parts a Toys
• CD players/MP3s
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• Medications/vitamins
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THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS...American Legion Post#489, Blackstone Bikes, Boy
Scout Troop#40, Goodwill Industries,Junior Women's Club, Kendall County Food Pantry, Kendall County
Senior Services Associates Inc., RBRC, Veolia Environmental Services, Yorkville Chamber of Commerce Green
Committee, Yorkville Lions Club, Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department,Yorkville Police Department, and
Yorkville Youth Tackle Football
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WE'RE EXPANDING
As a volunteer based committee, we're looking for individuals with a special interest or talent to aid
us in our quest to reduce, reuse, recycle and conserve our most precious natural resources for future
generations. If you have an interest in a special area of conservation then we need you! Bring your
ideas, input and creativity to one of our meetings.
MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the fourth Monday evening of each month at 7 p.m. in the Yorkville Public
Library meeting room, 902 Game Farm Road. All are welcome to attend. The meeting schedule is
subject to change.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
Experience is not a requirement to become a member of the Green Committee. We are looking
for dedicated, committed people who want to make an environmental impact in the Yorkville
community. Anyone interested in joining the Green Committee can get an application form at the
front desk in City Hall or from the chairman of the Green Committee at any regular meeting. If you
are interested in any special area, such as water conservation, research, trees or water conservation
etc., please note that on your form.
GREEN COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Membership on the Green Committee is in the form of a Voting Member, Non-Voting Member and a
Green Committee Volunteer.
• VonNG MEmBms—Only 10 voting members are allowed on the committee at one time.When a vacancy
occurs the mayor will appoint a new member to the committee.Voting members are required to attend
all meetings,with three excused absences a year, in addition to remaining active on a special project or
as a member of a subcommittee.
N • A Non-Von%MEmBm is required to attend two or more meetings a year and is actively involved in a
subcommittee or special project on behalf of the Green Committee. Non-voting members receive
meeting minutes via e-mail and other committee correspondence on a monthly basis.Contact with the
subcommittee or chairman is on an as-needed basis.
• As A QmN Cammma VoLuvrEFR you are not required to attend meetings.To be recognized as a volunteer
of the Green Committee you are asked to complete two or more hours of service to a special project or
subcommittee.
JOIN THE GREEN COMMITTEE TODAY
Volunteer forms are available by calling the United City of Yorkville at 630.553.4350. Forms are also
available on the city's Web site at http://www.yorkvilie.iI.us/gov_committees.cfm.
.\ MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
"~ THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE GREEN COMMITTEE
800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560
630.553.4350 • www.yorkville.il.us • green @yorkville.il.us