DuPage County Environmental Committee met Dec. 2

DuPage County Environmental Committee met Dec. 2

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

8:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Saba Haider at 8:30 AM.

2. ROLL CALL

Other members present: Paula Deacon Garcia

Staff Present: Joy Hinz, Geoffrey Matteson, Myles Barnes, Jennifer Boyer, Ian Johnstone, and Nicholas Alfonso.

PRESENT Cronin Cahill, Haider, Honig, and Martinez

LATE Evans, and LaPlante

3. CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR HAIDER

Chair Haider welcomes everyone in attendance and she wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a Happy Holidays.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

Kay McKeen, Executive Director of SCARCE, gives the committee updates on the successes of their end-of-year projects and events.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.A. 25-2818

Environmental Committee Minutes - Regular meeting - Tuesday, October 7, 2025

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Cynthia Cronin Cahill

SECONDER: Andrew Honig

6. PRESENTATIONS

6.A. Food Recovery and Diversion Bill SB1398 - Feed & Conserve, IL

Walter Willis, Executive Director of Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) explains what this bill is, what it will do for Illinois residents if passed, and why DuPage County should support it. Walter also explains where the bill currently is with the Illinois legislature and their next steps in moving the process forward. In closing, Walter answers questions for clarification from Members LaPlante and Cahill.

7. ACTION ITEM

7.A. 25-2814

Recommendation for the approval of an Agreement between the County of DuPage, Illinois, eWorks Electronics Services, Inc. and Reverse Logistics Group Americas, Inc. to provide electronics recycling to residents of DuPage County, for the period January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $7,000, for the Environmental Division.

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Cynthia Cronin Cahill

SECONDER: Andrew Honig

8. INFORMATIONAL

8.A. SM-P-0029-25

SM-P-0021-25 - Recommendation for the approval of a contract issued to School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE), for Professional Education Services, for Stormwater Management, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total not to exceed $235,000 ($85,000 Stormwater and $150,000 Environmental). Per RFP #23-114-SWM, second of three optional renewals.

After this item is approved by committee, Sarah Hunn, Director of DuPage County Stormwater Management, answers questions for clarification from Members Cahill and LaPlante about the breakdown of funds and the details of the RFP process in choosing SCARCE to provide Professional Education Services for 2026. Member Honig certifies information shared by Kay McKeen, Executive Director of SCARCE, and presents an idea to the committee to consider.

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Andrew Honig

SECONDER: Melissa Martinez

9. STAFF REPORTS

9.A. 25-2825

Paint Recycling Update

Joy Hinz, Environmental & Sustainability Program Manager, shares an update on a new recycling resource available to DuPage County residents for paint. In closing, Joy answers questions for clarification from member Martinez and Vice Chair Evans about recycling paint.

RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

MOVER: Cynthia Cronin Cahill

SECONDER: Lynn LaPlante

10. OLD BUSINESS

No old business was discussed.

11. NEW BUSINESS

No new business was discussed.

12. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 AM.

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