Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Environmental Committee met Oct. 1

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

8:30 A.M. meeting was called to order by Chair Sheila Rutledge at 8:34 A.M.

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT Cronin Cahill, Garcia, LaPlante, and Rutledge

ABSENT Covert, and Evans

3. CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR RUTLEDGE

3.A. 24-2612

2024 Fall Sign Recycling Event

Chair Rutledge clarifies that the sign recycling event is for collection of political signs as well as any corrugated plastic and cardboard signs. Joy Hinz, Environmental and Sustainability Programs Manager, shared that the recycling event is Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

Kay McKeen, Executive Director of SCARCE, stated that October is energy awareness month and shared upcoming events such as the Repair Fair and the Pumpkin Smash.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.A. 24-2613

Environmental Committee Minutes - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 3, 2024

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Cynthia Cronin Cahill

SECONDER: Paula Garcia

6. CONSENT ITEMS

6.A. 24-2614

Environmental Division - Aptim Corp. DBA Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure LLC, PO 6304-0001 SERV. This contract is decreasing in the amount of $16,810.47 and closing due to the contract expiring.

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Paula Garcia

SECONDER: Cynthia Cronin Cahill

7. GRANT PROPOSAL NOTIFICATIONS

7.A. 24-2615

GPN 037-24: Metropolitan Mayors' Caucus, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Recycling Education & Outreach, $83,338.00 (Facilities Management).

Joy Hinz, Environmental and Sustainability Programs Manager, explained the Metropolitan Mayors' Caucus regional application for funding through the U.S. EPA Recycling Education and Outreach was the recipient of $2 million and the local counties are all sub awards and the amount shown is a three year sub award. The decision for the recycling education and outreach has not been finalized and committee members were encouraged to offer suggestions. Member LaPlante suggested digital marketing.

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Paula Garcia

SECONDER: Lynn LaPlante

8. OLD BUSINESS

No old business was discussed.

9. NEW BUSINESS

Member LaPlante and Chair Rutledge discussed the tragedy Hurricane Helene brought to the people of the southeastern states. Member LaPlante suggested finding the best organizations for donations and communicating the extent of the hurricane's devastation.

10. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 A.M.

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