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Green Committee Packet 2009 09-28-09 '��D ciT6 l o, United City of Yorkville EST. 800 Game Farm Road � '��,� t836 Yorkville, Illinois 60560 o Telephone: 630-553-4350 Fax: 630-553-7575 <<E r� 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 D � F Minutes T 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. by the United City of ! e 1 Kendall Health T F, Elk 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 N Vinyl records and Monitor Collection: • Clocks/cameras A$1 fee per diagonal inch will be FOR MORE INFORMATION: • Video cameras applied to all TVs and monitors 630.553.8564 OR • Eye glasses collected, tir e � 630.553.9100, EXT. 8068 • Medications/vitamins • Keys/screens/metal siding and scrap metal Browse are shared items between the hour5 of You do not have to drop an item off to take one home for freel 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 KENDALL COUNTV PAR OR YORKVII LILIE, I L 605 I : 1I GAME f4ftM ROAD, 60560 WWW.IKENDAILLMEALTWORG J 0 1 N U S mF0 1 GREEN COMMITTEE—EDUCATE• INFORM• RESEARCH •ADVISORY COMMITTEE•COMMUNITY ADVOCATES 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