HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.14.17 Minutes Agenda Tuesday, November 14, 2017 6:15 p.m.
Robert Gilliam Municipal Complex, City Hall
Second Floor South Conference Room
150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120
A. Call to order (chairperson)
B. Roll Call (staff liaison)
Chairperson Aagesen and Commissioners Anderson, Hajek, Keare, Masterson, Miko, Segel,
Waden present.
C. Approval of previous meeting’s minutes
October 2017 meeting minutes were approved.
D. Other persons present
E. Discussion Items
1. Proposed Procedural Changes for 2017 and beyond
Discuss opportunities to bring more structure and efficiency to commission meetings
Liasion can create a website form for commissioners to complete when requesting new
discussion items be added to the agenda. She can also create a Box folder for different
discussion items with information, so the commission can reference that instead of digging
through emails. Commissioner Anderson suggested we determine a “keeper” of the task
list. There needs to be designated discussions for each procedural change. Liaison will
inquire with the city clerk the roles of each staff liaison. Chairperson Aagesen will create a
draft template for discussion items. The commission reviewed and approved 2018 dates.
Commissioner Miko motioned to move meeting start times to 6:00 p.m. and the motion
passed. Liaison will send an updated commissioner contact list to all.
2. EnergySage marketing opportunity
Review organization and discuss potential to partner for education and promotion of
solar in the Elgin community
Commissioner Keare agreed to be the commissioner designated to solar initatives.
Commissioner Miko motioned that the group think of questions and goals for EnergySage
and send them to the liason and Commissioner Keare by December 1. They will have
phone call with Energy Sage by December 8 and be able to follow up at the December
meeting. Liaison also agreed to send commissioners the draft Strategic Plan.
3. Fox Valley Sustainability Network Sponsorship
Discuss commitment and terms of renewal from initial sponsorship
Commissioner Anderson suggested a goal of a sponsorship should be in place, such as
helping attain something in city’s Sustainability Action Plan. Commissioners Miko and
Segel plan to attend the next Fox Valley Sustainability Network meeting.
Liaison will ask for a report of accomplishments in 2017, as well as list of
presentations/discussions.
F. Old Business
G. Commissioner comments/announcements
Next Fox Valley Sustainability Network meeting, 11/15/17 in Aurora “Importance of
Sustainable Business and Economic Development”
Commissioner Segel to provide brief recap of IL Soil, Food, Water and Composting Summit
Commissioner Segel will come up with a contact for ILFC and a summary of the event.
H. Adjourn
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