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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1986- Environmental Control Board Minutes Fleeting of January 16, 1986 Members Present: Becharas, Floyd, Fous, Hoyer, Hriljac, Jacover, Lewis, Wollin Members Absent: Solomon, Stimson Staff Present: Dennis W. Ceplecha, Municipal Arabrist Others Present: Marjorie Fisher, League of Woman Voters Summary of Action: Minutes: The minutes of the December 19, 1985 meeting were approved without reading. Committee Reports: Incineration: Mr. Hoyer. Mr. Becharas and Mr. Hoyer had one meeting recently and plan another in the near future. A written plan will be presented at the next meeting. Recyclinq Center: Mr. Stimson. In the absence of Mr. Stimson a report was given by Ms. Fous. A subcommittee of Mr. Stimson, Ms. Hriljac, Mr. Becharas and Ms. Fous was formed. They plan on meeting the second Tuesday evening of each month. The next meeting has been scheduled for February 4, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. in room 3650. The gathering of basic data was recognized as being important and a questionnaire presented. A satelite recycling location for the summer months was considered and looked upon very highly. The goal of recycling 5% of our refuse within the next five years has been proposed as a goal. Other possible efforts such as education, prizes, give-aways, and publicity were reviewed and will be followed -up by the subcommittee. A capsulation of the ideas presented at the initial meeting will be made available to the Board. Ms. Hriljac presented a follow-up report on the use of recycled paper by newspapers. As best as can be determined the Chicago Tribune doesn't use recycled paper. The Board agreed that it would be desirable if the daily Chicago papers as well as the local weekly paper would use more recycled paper. Mr. Ceplecha reported that the Traffic Engineering Department would set-up a traffic count study in the weeks ahead. A report of public use of the Recycling Center would be submitted after the study. A second study during the summer was considered to be desirable. i Noise: Mrs. Floyd. Chairman Wollin recapped the Aldermanic request from Alderman Korshak regarding problems people are experiencing with noise. The noise problem concerned itself with people noise. Mrs. Floyd discussed the history of the noise ordinance and the 1983 attempt to change this ordinance. There were three main concerns of the Administration and Public works Committee ie. 1. Need to purchase expensive sound meters and calibrators, 2. Patrol officers would have to be trained and 3. A noise level survey would have to be conducted, as to why they didn't support the 1983 legislation. In light of the recent noise survey by Northwestern University and the availability of inexpensive sound meters it might be appropriate for this ordinance change to proceed. However, Mr. Fritz Franke who was opposed to the previous ordinance change is still opposed to a change due to 1. The Standards are not strict enough, 2. Zones for different noise levels should be established, and 3. Most major noise sources cannot be controlled. Noise ordinances from Barrington and Park Ridge were discussed. After further discussion it was agreed that Mrs. Floyd would call the Evanston Police to find out what problem they are having with "people noise'as well as write to Alderman Korshak to advise him what the Board is doing with the reference. Pesticides: Ms. Hriljac passed out a reprint of an article entitled "Protect Your Children- Pesticides in Schools" from The Human Ecologist/ No. 30. Mrs. Marjorie Fisher who provided the material was thanked for sharing this material with the Board. Ms. Hriljac agreed to contact School District 65 to determine what chemicals are used and how they are used in the schools to control insects. Specifically the control of roaches was mentioned and the use of cheaper and safer boric acid asopoosed to specific insecticides. Asbestos: Mr. Hoyer. The Board was advised of a meeting to be held at the State of Illinois building on January 23, 1986 on the continuing problem of asbestos in schools. Keep America Beautiful Program (KAB): Chairman Wollin recapped the progress and status of the City's efforts to adopt the Keep America Beautiful program. The project team workshop was described and the project team defined. A three -person team is needed representing the business community, local government and a civic person. Various individuals were discussed without coming to a consensus. Chairman Wollin will contact a number of individuals suggested as possible members. A project team training program is scheduled for April 2 and 3, 1986 and will be held in Oak Brook, Illinois. The question of funding was discussed and it was agreed to present this program at the February 3, 1986 public hearing. A State coordinators program for the KAB program will be held January 29, 1986 in Peoria, Illinois. Chairman Wollin will be attending and representing the City of Evanston. Ms. Fous will also attend. Ms. Fous suggested that perhaps a fourth person attend the project team meeting. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Hoyer to expend the $100 fee charged by the KAB program for each member over the three -person project team for attendance at the project team workshop. Seconded by Mr. Lewis. Motion passed. A discussion followed on unding of the program. After various proposals were discussed it was suggested to wait until after the February 3, 1986 public hearing before proceeding to seek funds for this program. However, a number of prospective donors were identified but it was agreed that the problem of funding should be left up to the project team. Chairmanship of Environmental Control Board: Chairman Wollin presented her views and concerns about the length of time a person serves as a chair of the Environmental Control Board. The duties and time commitment needed to fulfill this job were explained and volunteers were sought. Since no one came foreward Chairman Wollin asked that anyone interested should call her and that she would remain on the Board until the end of her term and be of assistance to the new chair. Mrs. Wollin agreed that if someone else took over as Chair that she would consider beinv the civic member of the project team for the KAB program. The Board agreed to a new chair candidates name being submitted to the Mayor if someone steps foreward and volunteers. Other: Chairman Wollin related the fact that she had received many calls over the weekend regarding the Research Dark and the apparent lack of an environ- mental impact state�rent (EIS) being submitted. A discussion followed regarding environmental impact statements as to who must provide, who is exe-rrpt, and what such statements attempt to accomplish. The Board agreed it was not their intent to enter into the Research Park debate at the eleventh hour. The concern that perhaps an EIS wasn't a part of the overall plan persisted and the Chairman suggested that such a statement be requested. The Board would discuss this matter at the next meeting if an EIS wasn't available or a reasonable explanation provided. Mr. Jacover advised the Board t1lat the Recombinant ONA Advisory Corrxr,ittee will be meeting later in ]anuary and h2willbe representing the Board at this meeting. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on February 20, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Staff Representative: U. I a Dennis W. C4lecha Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Others Present: Summary of Action: Minutes: Environmental Control Board Minutes Meeting of February 20, 1986 Becharas, Fous, Hoyer, Hriljac, Jacover Lewis, Solomon, Stimson, Wollin Floyd Dennis W. Ceplecha, Municipal Arborist Marjorie Fisher, league of Woman Voters Quintin Galerneau, Interested Citizen The minutes of the January 16, 1986 meeting were approved without reading. Committee Reports: Incineration: (Mr. Hoyer) - A proposal in memorandum form developed by Mr. Moyer and Mr. Becharas was distributed. The substance of the proposal is to phaseout their use over a number of years but yet allow those deemed necessary and regulated by the State, County or Federal Government. Questions regarding the definitions to be deleted, un- acceptable limits of pollutants being generated, a possible total ban, Cook County Department of Environmental Control permit requirements, the fact that we aren't phasing out all incinerators, who would provide enforcement of licensed incinerators, do other agencies have the ability to test eimissions, and wiii the Police enforce obvious violators were raised by Wollin, Fous, Stimson, Lewis, Jacover, and Solomon. Mr. Hoyer and Mr. Becharas answered or commented on each of these questions. It was agreed that a copy of the current ordinance would be provided to all board members for comparison with the proposal. Each member is requested to review this material and make appropriate comments or raise questions. Mr. Jacover is to work on a draft ordinance. All of this material is to be presented at next months meeting. A lenghty discussion on the intent of the ordinance change and how it was to be accomplished followed. Recyclinq: (Ms. Fous) - A report was presented that covered the last Recycling Committee meeting and the following information provided: A goal to increase recycling of paper by 68% in the next year, looking into the possibility of a statalite paper recycling station at the Farmer's Market during the summer, developing a survey for those who recycle to fill out, considering if the current hours are appropriate, presented various publicity possibilities, analyze the traffic study counts, and signs to be posted at the Farmers Market and the Recycling Center each advertising the other area. Activities for Recycling Week in April (21-28) are being considered. Asbestos: (Mr. Hoyer) - Mr. Hoyer advised that he had attended a hearing of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Engineering and Sanitation and reported on the increased costs the school districts are facing with this problem, especially in the area of insurance. The concept of encapsulation versus removal was discussed and a report on the State of Vermont passing a law limiting the amount of awards that can be awarded on claims. it was agreed to write a letter to our State Legislators asking them to inform the Board on any changes in the insurance area that might be introduced. Tree Maintenance: (Mr. Lewis) - A brief description was made regarding the goal of the committee in providing information for private elm tree owners. A draft brochure was distributed and specifications to accomplish specific work will be developed at a later time. Additional discussion followed regarding treating recently infected elms that are insured in the City's program. Costs would have to be taken from the insurance fund but this might be a workable program in light of the limited number of trees that would qualify for treatment. Other treatments including the injection of parkway trees were discussed. Comments on the brochure or revisions are being sought and should be brought to the next meeting. Noise Pollution: (Mrs. Floyd) - in the absence of Mrs. Floyd, Chairman Wollin presented a report. Alderman Korshak was advised of the status of this topic. Since the Police Department don't have a problem in this area and the Control Board doesn't wish to revise an ordinance where a strong need hasn't been demonstrated, it was Mrs. Floyd's recommended that no further action be taken on this matter. Mr. Jacover moved we accept that recommendation. Second by Mr. Becharas. Vote was unanimous. Litter: (Mrs. Wollin) - The Keep America Beautiful application form was submitted to staff for handling. Mrs. Wollin presented a summary of action taken to fill the three positions for the Project Team and hopefully these would be finalized in the immediate future. A strategy was formulated to make contact with all of the Alderman to gain support for the program and obtain the $5,000 in next years budget. Mr. Stimson agreed to present a statement to the City Council prior to the new budget being approved and Chairman Wollin would see to it that someone would in- troduce this Budget request item. Discussion followed regarding the need for the program, the problem with graffity and the importance of the KAB Program. Pesticide Use: (Ms. Hriljac) - Anderson Pest Control is going to provide a report on pesticides that they use in schools. Copies of the report will be made available to the Board. Other material sent away for hasn't been received as of yet. Other: Mr. Jacover reported that he had attended a meetin of the Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee at Northwestern University Chicago campus) but there was nothing of concern coming from that committee that required the Board's attention. Chairman Woilin mentioned the BIRO Environmental Impact Statement mailed to all Board Members and asked for comments from the Board. Mr. Hoyer and Mr. Lewis both made brief comments and then it was agreed to put this on next month's agenda. Chairman Woilin commented on the City Clerk's Board and Commissions Guidelines. She expressed an idea that appears near the back of the publication regarding having an Alderman assigned to the Environmental Control Board. After discussion by Mr. Lewis regarding the need, Mr. Hoyer concerning the guidelines not being realistic, at was deemed that the Aldermanic laison would be a good idea. Chairman Wollin will write a letter to follow up on this item. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on March 20, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Staff Representative: 4enni's Z/ Ce;eec Environmental Control Board Minutes 'March 20, 1986 Members Present: Becharas, Hoyer, Floyd, Hriljac, Wollin Members Absent: Lewis, Jacover, Solomon, Stimson, Fous Staff Present: Dennis W. Ceplecha, Municipal Arborist Others Present: Marjorie Fisher, League of Women Voters Summary of Action: Minutes: Numerous corrections and additions were made to the minutes. Under the Minutes catagory the words "without reading" should be changed to "as written". The word "their" in the third line of the incineration section should be changed to "incineration". A number of run on sentences and incomplete sentences were identified which led to confusion and unclear statements. The goal of a 684 increase in recycling should indicate that it was an increase of volume of paper over the previous year. Under the Noise Pollution section the word after Police Department should be "doesn't" rather than "don't". It was also pointed out that it was Mrs. Floyd's "recommendation" rather than "recommended". The word graffiti was incorrectly spelled in the section of Litter. The final section dealing with the Boards and Commissions Guidelines was unclear and it should be rewritten to read "The need and desire for an Aldermanic liason with the Control Board was discussed by Chairman Wollin. After discussion regarding this idea it was agreed that there were obvious advantages for such a person and Chairman Wallin agreed to write to the Committee on Committees regarding this matter". Mr. Hoyer moved that the minutes be accepted as amended. Mr. Becharas seconded the motion. Motion passed. Committee Reports: Litter: Mrs. Wollin: Responses to the inquiry regarding the litter and graffiti article in the February Newsource were presented along with a map showing areas where problems exist. An article in the Evanston Review dealing with graffiti was mentioned and Chairman Wallin corrected some inaccurate statements presented in the article. The Keep America Beautiful (KAB) project team is now complete and consists of Tom Olkowski, Superinten- dent of Streets for the City; Ira Golin, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, and Jim Gamble, Landscape Architect for Teska and Associates, Inc. and a member of Design Evanston. The project team is scheduled to attend a a training program April 2 and 3, 1986. A meeting is scheduled for May 7, 1986 in Springfield dealing with the matter of funding of the KAB programs and the paper work necessary to receive funding. A general discussion followed on various details of the KAB program and action that needs to be taken. Pesticide Use: Ms. Hriljac: Chairman Wollin acknowledged receipt of a letter from Chemlawn indicating the results of their fall experimental program of posting sprayed areas and the findings of a survey they performed. Based on these results Chemlawn has decided to continue posting lawns in 1986 with a slightly modified flag. A letter from School District 65 regarding the Board's request for public information was read by Chairman Wollin. The information that has been requested is not available and will be provided in the near future. Ms. Hriljac presented a poster she purchased and expressed her dismay at the poster and how it was presented. She saw no use of this material. Environmental Education: Mrs. Solomon: Chairman Wollin reported on her attendance at the PTA Council Environmental Meeting in February and reported on items covered at this meeting. The KAB program concept was presented to this group and the PTA was very enthusiastic about this program. Abestos: Mr. Hoyer: No report at this time but Chairman Wollin asked a question raised by an alderman regarding buildings being demolished and how asbestos is handled in such instances. Mr. Hoyer advised that there are no City laws covering this at this time and that current legislation covers only the schools. Mr. Hoyer agreed to look into this matter to see if any Federal or State laws regulate asbestos removal and disposal of buildings being demolished. Recycling: Mr. Stimson/Ms. Fous: A sample survey to be utilized on April T9 and 20, 1936 at the Recycling Center was distributed for comments or corrections. Logisticts of the survey were discussed and a few changes suggested. Ms. Hriljac gave a report on a costume for a mascot to be used in conjunction with the survey work and the status of requesting volunteers for assistance at the Farmer's Market. Mr. Hoyer will also seek volunteers from the Levy Center. Mr. Becharas presented a report on his efforts to obtain publicity and/or the front cover of the Review expecially for Recycling Week but also for future publicity. Mr. Hoyer reported on the Recycling Committee's meeting with George Braebec of the North Shore Recycling Centers. Various arrangements and different types of equipment were discussed for use at the Farmer's Market. Noise: Mrs. Floyd: No report at this time. Tree Maintenance: Mr. Lewis: Mr. Ceplecha gave a report of a recent meeting that he and Mr. Lewis had with a private tree care firm interested in preserving and treating healthy private elms. Various tools of Dutch Elm disease control were discussed and how they might also be applied to public trees. A brochure was developed and presented describing the types of control tools available and Mr. Lewis asked for comments on this approach of informing citizens along with the annual mailing of the tree insurance literature. Mr. Lewis also wanted some direction from the Board on approach- ing the Preservation Commission and the Preservation League for assistance in accomplishing treatment of public trees through private efforts. The Board agreed to support his thinking and endorsed his presenting appropriate material to either of these groups. Incineration: Mr. Hoyer: Mr. Hoyer reviewed the status of the incineration ordinance and questioned how we should proceed. Many questions were raised regarding the various sections and definitions to be removed or reworded and items that would be retained. The entire proposed ordinance was reviewed with a consensus of how this item should proceed. Mr. Hoyer is to rework the submitted proposal and bring it back at a future meeting for further review. Also discussed was the length of the term of office of the chairman, the composition of the board with regard to expertise, the number of meetings to be held yearly. the number of terms a member may serve and other items pertaining to the Board. These items will be included in the draft ordinance. BIRL Discussion: Mr. Hoyer made some general comments regarding the Basic Industrial Research Laboratory (GIRL) and the intent of this facility to do research in the area of energy conservation. It was clarified that the Department of Energy did not do an environmental impact statement (EIS) because it was represented that the laboratory was going to be on Northwestern University (NU) property. The material presented by ND is an assessment of the impact of this labortory but is not an EIS. Mr. Hofer indicated he reviewed the plans in the Building Department for this building and that it is clear biological research will be performed and the venting of this building is not adequate and should be questioned. Mr Hoyer questioned devoting an entire floor to polymer research but M►. Becharas provided some insight as to how such work might be considered energy related. Chairman Wollin pointed out that statements have been made by the Public Safety people at NU and they would have to adhere to Federal regulations. Mr. Hoyer's overall concern was that we must anticipate the unforseen and material byproducts from such research shouldn't be put into the air. One way of assuring the public safety in this regard would be to require an EIS, Chairman Wollin asked those members present what their feelings were regarding the BIRL facility. Mrs. Floyd questioned how the five absent Board members perceive this issue and Chairman wollin indicated that some of them she knew have reservations regarding this pro�ect. It was agreed that NU would be requested to have someone attend our next meeting and answer specific questions or address specific concerns. A set of questions would be submitted to NU in advance in fairness to their speaker. Staff was asked to schedule a larger room and Chairman Woliin indicated she would invite Representatives Yates and Boman. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on April 17, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Staff Representative Environmental Control Board Minutes April 17, 1986 Members Present: Floyd, Fous, Hoyer, Hriljac, Lewis, Stimson, Wollin Members Absent: Becharas, Jacover Staff Present: Dennis W. Ceplecha, Municipal Arborist Others Present: Marjorie Fisher, League of Women Voters Dr. David Mintzer, Northwestern University Dr. Martin Rachmeier, Northwestern University Ms. Gayle Shipley, Northwestern University Mr. Todd.Leasia, Northwestern University Mr. John Brzezinski, Northwestern University Approximately 30 in the audience - concerned representatives of the Park Watch Committee Summary of Action: residents and Chairman Wollin announced that Mayor Joan Barr has appointed Ms. Hriljac as Chairman of the Environmental Control Board. Mrs. Wollin turned the meeting over to Ms. Hriljac who proceeded to conduct the evenings business. BIRL Discussion: Chairman Hriljac announced that since the large audience present was to hear the discussion of the Board with Northwestern University this matter would be first. The procedure to be followed was avtlined, the time limit established, the manner which questions would be addressed and the fact that only environmental issues would be considered and addressed. Chairman Hriljac turned the meetir+g over to Dr. Mintzer. Dr. Mintzer introduced the staff members he brought with him: Dr. Martin Rachmeler, Director of the Research Services Administration; Ms. Gayle Shipley, Assistant Biohazards Safety Officer for the Northwestern Office of Research Safety; Mr. Todd Leasia, Assistant Radiation Safety Officer for the Office of Research Safety; and Mr. John Brzezinski, University Architect staff member. A brief statement was read outlining what was expected from BIRL and why. Areas of research were to be in the fields of tribology, metals processing and manufacturing engineering, fatigue and fracture of materials, ceramics, polymers, biocatalysis, and environmental technologies. The latter would be integrated into other programs so that environmental factors will be given full consideration from the beginning of the program research efforts. All this research will be similar to what is carried on at Northwestern, at other universities, and in industrial research laboratories. There exists a six person Office of Research Safety that supervises all aspects of any research in the University which might be considered hazardous. That office will be expanded to include the research safety program at GIRL. The University has filed the required information about environmental impacts with both the federal and state governments and fully intends obeying the laws about these matters as well as giving protection to those who work in the labora- tories as well as the general public. Mr.Hoyer asked about the Statement of Environmental Impact and who filled out the applications. Dr. Mintzer stated that Mr. Brzezinski was responsible for those and was present for that reason. Mr. Hoyer asked if he was techni- cally qualified to answer the questions asked in the application. Dr. Mintzer indicated that the information was given to him by University consultants and the Research Services Administration. Mr. Hoyer wanted to know if there wasalicensed professional that was involved in the preparation of that docu- ment. Mr. Brzezinski indicated that Mr. John Nelson was that person but he didn't sign the document. Mr. Hoyer questioned the disposal of radioactive, nuclear and other hazardous wastes both solid, liquid. and gaseous and how this was to be handled. Ms. Shipley explained that all are disposed of in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. Mr. Hoyer expressed concern about the gases and how they would be handled especially in the event of an accident. Dr. Mintzer stated that the type of research that would go on at BIRL would be the same as goes on at the University. Mr. Hoyer questioned the recent episode at Northwestern where a secretary was hospitalized because of venting problems. Dr. Mintzer stated that hydrogen sulfide had been released and this was the result of a venting problem which has now been corrected. Mr. Hoyer wanted to know what efforts were being made to control such emission problems at GIRL. Dr. Mintzer said that the individual scientist knows the concentrations of hazardous materials that will be released and these will be captured. Other materials to be exhausted are mixed with large volumes of air before being vented. Mr. Lewis questioned if the individual researcher had a limit as to amounts and types of materials that could be used in experiments. Dr. Mintzer stated that hazardous experiments must pass through the Office of Research otherwise It can't proceed.Mr. Leasia stated that all work with biohazardous materials has to be reviewed by the Biohazard Safety Committee and state quality and quantity of the material being used. Venting of laboratories is a standard and an accepted provision under federal and state laws and the University wants to provide as safe an area to live as possible. Mr. Hoyer expressed concern that what is vented may bE acceptable to the University, Federal and State EPA's but isn't necessarily satisfactory to us. The downtown location was questioned in as much as effluants aren't being scrubbed and cleaned before being emitted. Chairman Hriljac asked a question pertaining to the sewers and disposal of hazardous materials in this manner. Mr. Brzezinski described a catch basin within the building from which the Metropolitan Sanitary District (MSD) could take samples. Mr. Hoyer wanted to know if there was liquid retention prior to the catch basin. It was stated that there was none and the primary reason is because the laboratory is for research and not production and quantities are minimal and would be greatly diluted in the catch basin. Mrs. Wollin asked about the cumulative effect of other research laboratories and their discharges in this area in the future. Dr. Mintzer didn't feel this would be a problem because of the dilution of materials which are limited in quantity and not continually produced. Mr. Hoyer asked about the vented storage cabinets and what is stored in them. Mr. Brzezinski stated that it was standard proceedure to vent storage cabinets because of materials stored in them that may vaporize and in order to avoid high concentrations from collecting, they are vented. Venting prevents the material from getting into the rooms where they are stored. Dr. Mintzer stated that all venting met state and federal EPA guidlines. Chairman Hriljac began reading questions as submitted in writing from the audience. Q. How did you arrive at what was required for filing with regard to permits? A. Dr. Mintzer - A form was filled out from the Department of EnerSY ([ODE) that asked a variety of questions and they filled out the anticipated Environmental Impact Statement, Mr. Hoyer asked if they had received DOE approval. Dr. Mintzer stated they only notify you if they disapprove of something. The DOE has given an internal memorandum stating that an Environmental Impact Statement isn't required. Q. Are there scrubbers anywhere in the exhaust system and if not why not? A. Mr. Brzezinski - At this time there are none. If there are experiments that require it they would be installed. Ms. Shipley added there were portable type scrubbers that could be used in the laboratories if necessary. Q. What about temperature inversions that are not uncommon and plumes that come to the ground from stacks. A. Dr. Mentzer - It isn't known when they occur, how often they occur, what effect they have, etc. and there shouldn't be a problem. Mr. Lewis spoke of EPA plume models and worse case scenario's that probably take into account such inversions. Q. What biological means are going to be used to produce basic chemicals? A. Respondent was a scientist from Northwestern not identified by name - Microorganisms are used to produce products (cheese and wine making) and there are now microorganisms t❑ make an energy processes for making biological products. It can be done by immobilizing the organism or in a culture media. Q. How would you compare the recent series of accidents at Teo and the results to date and the controls for environmental control? A. Dr. Mintzer - The sulfur smell experienced over the past months has been limited in its scope, the venting problem identified, and the specific experiments identified. All incidences were in a limited area. Chairman Hriljac asked if many major cities had research parks. Dr. Mintzer named about nine such locations and in response to a voice question from the audience stated that many of them were in the Center of towns. 3 Q. Where are hazardous wastes to be disposed of? A. Ms. Shipley - Organic materials that can be incinerated are take-n to a facility in Ohio. Materials that must be buried are taken to a facility in Nevada adjacent to Death Valley because of the sparce population and minimal rainfall. Eighty percent is sent for incineration and the remainder buried. Q. When will the community be informed as to what chemicals will be used in the Park? A. Dr. Mintzer - This question is unanswerable. Q. How many accidents have occurred in transferring toxic wastes from one location to another? A. Ms. Shipley - Only one from the University. Dr. Mintzer added that no hazardous material was released in this accident and he pointed out that such small amounts in the form of wastes are being transported that they don't present a serious problem. Q. What about the use of cobalt and radioactive sources in the Research Park? A. Dr. Mintzer - These will be used as they are in the two hospitals in town but the amount used is small for research and they c?n be tracked very easily. These are watched very closely during storage and use. Q. Can the City of Evanston Health Department or ECB or any other City acency investigaLe accidents? A. Dr. Mintzer - OSHA investigates such accidents but typically tre City doesn't get involved. The University conducts it's own investigations. Q. Has there ever been a shortage of disposal sites for hazardous wastes? Need to change locations? A. Ms. Shipley - There have been changes made by choice in the past and regu- lations change from time to time but we have been guaranteed a disposal site in the future until Illinois develops such a site. Q. What biohazards are being planned for? A. Mr. Leasia - No plans are being made at this time because there is no known level of microrganism used at this time and when it is used Dlans will be made accordingly. University requlationsin effect now don't permit level 4 (highly infectious agents) to be used and none are expected to be used in this facility because that type of research isn't conducted in such a laboratory. Q. What happens after GIRL is developed and begins emitting materials into the air and other labs are developed and begin emitting materials in the air? A. Dr. Mintzer - The Federal Government would certainly look at this when permit requests were received and deal with that. The number of individuals performing experiments will be small in GIRL (around 50) compared to 350 to 400 at the Tec Building on the campus. 4 Q. There is a book titled "Normal Accidents". You keep saying you don't anticipate this, that, and the other. Aren't accidents by definition unexpected events. A. Dr. Mintzer - Absolutely, but life is full of dangers. Now, if we were putting a paint factory in the middle of Evanston that would be an entirely different story and the odors coming out of there would be noxious to a large number of people and that is something we wouldn't want to see. The type of activity that goes on in a research lab is very small and accidents would be very limited in nature. Life is full of hazards and one has to weigh the benefits of the hazards one is subjected to versus the benefits. A worst case accident would probably be an explosion and would affect one, or two, or three rooms at the most. Q. Why is there an acid dilution basin on the outlet stream of the research laboratory before it enters the MSD sewer system? A. Mr. Brzezinski - In the event that should there be an accident this would serve as a dilution point and this was also felt a desirable feature even though the consultant stated the tank wasn't needed. Q. Will the internal memo by the Department of Energy (DOE) you referred to be applicable to the rest of the research park and how can this be required? A. Dr. Mintzer - I can't answer for the DOE. I presume any research lab will have to file an impact assessment. Q. Mr. Hoyer - BIRL is the flagship of the Research Park and an incubator for developing processes. Being a test tube type of program doesn't necessarily work up to a production process and a lot of research must go on in between. How far along on the incubation process can it be expected the research lab will go? A. Dr. Rachmeler - I don't expect any pilot plants and the maximum quantities would be in the range of 50 gallon quantities. Dr. Mintzer - Recognize that at this stage all of the reactions and processes are known and emissions and safety proceedures are already established. Q. Would you respond to only charges in federal or state laws or would the University or research park respond to dangers as they arise not covered by laws? A. Dr. Mintzer - Regulations of the University apply to all work being per- formed whether the experiment is one that falls under the regulations of the government or not. Review boards are set up for all areas of research. The University has and will continue to concern ourselves with the safety of the people in the projects and those outside the laboratory. Ms. Shipley - Federal regulations require only a certain level of materials to be disposed of at specific facilities. We pay three to four times as much to incinerate chemical works so they won't have to be a future concern. 5 Q. How much of the environmental experiments will you classify? A. Dr. Mintzer - we don't do any classified work within the University and in GIRL I have no idea whether we will do it but we will probably not do that type of research. We may very well do proprietary research which is in a sense industrial classified. Q. Are there any size limits to the Park in terms of substance, quantities, and toxicities? A. Dr. Mintzer - Presently there are no regulations and details such as this have not been addressed yet since the corporate structure hasn't been established. Q. Who is in control of this facility and where does the buck stop? A. Dr. Mintzer - The buck stops here with me as Vice President for Research although I guess you could say it would be the President. Q. With "classfied" projects being accepted, how will citizens know to what extent our environment will be endangered? A. Dr. Mintzer - Under the assumption that these may be accepted then they will come under federal EPA and OSHA regulations. Performance of classified projects is purely speculative. Q. Who in the Research Park Corporation is privy to any classified research? A. Dr. Mintzer - The Corporation hasn't been set up and this is a speculative question that I can't answer. The above is a selection of questions presented that dealt with environmental issues and a summary of the answers. A tape recording of the meeting will be maintained for a period of two years and is available in the Municipal Arborists office. Chairman Hriijac thanked the members from Northwestern for their participation in the discussion and stated that the meeting had been very informative. A ten minute recess was taken at that point. Minutes: Spelling errors were pointed out: Representative Bowman's name was spelled without a w, the word logistics in the section on Recycling was misspelled, Ira Golan's name in the Litter section was misspelled, Mr. Brabec's name in the Recycling section was mispelled, and in the minutes section the word "of" in the eleventh line should be "on". Mr. Hoyer moved that the minutes be accepted as corrected. Mrs. Wollin seconded the motion. Motion passed. GIRL Discussion Chairman Hriljac asked for the Boards direction regarding the GIRL project. Mr. Hoyer suggested the matter be discussed at a future meeting. Mrs. Wollin felt a need to interface with the new Evanston/University Research Park Environmental Oversite Committee (EURPEOC) so that actions and goals can be coordinated. Mr. Hoyer felt that the appointment of that committee was an insult to the Board. Mrs. Wollin stated she did talk to the Mayor abOL:t the new committee end the Mayor's response was that the EURPEOC would be a more independent arm that could evaluate the situation. Mr Lewis acknowledged to the Mayor his position with Northwestern. EURPEOC has had only one meeting and they too felt an interface was needed so NU members wouldn't have to be meeting with many different groups to give testimony. Chairman Hriljac discussed this matter with Mrs. Wolin who will chair EURPEOC. Mr. Hoyer thought we might want to take a position on what we know now. Ms. Fous questioned if the Board had an objective regarding stopping construction or holding a public hearing. Chairman Hriljac said the Board had not taken a stand on this issue. Mrs. Wollin said her concern is to insure environmental safety and the Board has to insure the necessary precautions be taken. Mr Hoyer agreed. The Board agreed that this matter would be further discussed at the next regular meeting and that some members would attend the next EURFEOC meeting on May 1, 1986. Additional discussion followed regarding the relationship of the Board with the two other groups working on this matter and the action to be taken by any or all groups. Committee Reports: Litter: Mrs. Wollin: She reported that the project team has been meeting and they will have an open meeting on May 7, 1986 for potential"Keep America Beautiful"(KAB) board members. A May 16 meeting in Springfield will be held with the State coordinators Board to discuss grant money for the KAB program. She continues to work on the grant application. Forms to evaluate litter in neighborhoods will be sent to all board members and residents who responded to the survey and all are encouraged to participate by filling them out and re- turning them. She announced that she was voted in as the project team coordinator and the Board expressed their congratulations. Pesticide Use: Ms. Hriljac: A br{ef report was presented on the letter received from School District 65 regarding vhe pesticides they use in the schools. Incineration: Mr. Hoyer: A draft irdinance has now been prepared and typed and should be considered at a future meeting. Due to the length of this meeting it was agreed to accept the recommendation to discuss at a future meeting. Tree Maintenance: Mr. Lewis: Material is being provided by a private tree company explaining how other communities have involved themselves in the private care of elm trees and how they have gotten residents to care for parkway trees. This will be reported on at a future meeting. Asbestos: Mr Hoyer: In response to an aldermanic inquiry information has been requested on laws covering asbestos removal from private homes or business. This material should be available by the next meeting. Recycling: Ms. Fous: Recycling Week is coming up and a Tittle p ublicity has been given in the Evanston Review. Signs have been made announcinc Recycling Week and arrangements have been completed to show the slide program on cable TV Channel 25 prior to the City Council meeting on April 28. The survey will be conducted at the Recycling Center over the week -end of April 26 and the chicken costume has been rented. The Review plans on taking pictures of the event and 7 A a student from Columbia College will video tape some of the activities as part of a documentary on recycling that he is developing. The Farmer's Market satellite recycling plans were briefly discussed and plans for publicity at Custer's Last Stand and the Garden Fair had been discussed. Additional questionnaires are being planned. A plea for volunteer's was made to help staff an information table. Mr. Ceplecha advised the Board that the Farmer's Market would probably be conducted on Benson Avenue rather than Maple Avenue due to construction. Noise: Mrs. Floyd: No report. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on May 15, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 10:35 P.M. r Staff Representative aens W. ep e a .1 4. y Environmental Control Board Minutes may Is. 1986 Members Present: Becharas, Fous, Floyd, Hoyer. Hriljac, Jacover, Lewis, Roan Members Absent: Stimson, Wollin Others Present: Marjorie Fisher, League of Woman Voters Robert Britt, Reporter Mark Rivett, Resident SuMmary of Action: Minutes: It was noted that on page S, the last question. the sixth word should have been "changes" instead of "charges". Mr Hoyer moved and Mr. Jacover seconded a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion passed. Citizen Concern - Environmental Problem: Chairman Hriljac Introduced Mr. Rivett who identified himself as representing the residents In thv 1000 block of Hinman Avenue. He presented an environmental problem that exists with the automobile dealerships within the 1000 block of Chicago Avenue and affects the residents in question. A suems►ary of the problem of these dealerships as it relates to the cleaning of automobile brake components was presented along with a synopsis of letters, inspection& and phone calls pertaining to this situation. Persons who have been involved in this matter up to this point are Mr. Joel Asprooth, City Manager; Ms. Judy Aiello, Asaistant City Manager; Alderman Sue Brady; Mr. Bark Rivett, citizen; Mr. Reed Carlson, Director of Building and Zoning; Ms. Josephine O'Brien. Area Director of Occupational Safety and Health = Administration (OSHA); Mr. George Ordija. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA); Mr. Jack Carlson, Manager of Stanley Buick; Mr. John Harmanson, OSHA; Mr. Carl Franson. IEPA; Mr. Ira Galan, Chamber of Commerrsce; and Mr. William Embry. Evanston Health Department. Mr. Rivett was advised on February 13, 1986 about a concern relating to asbestos, the cleaning of brake drums and linings, and possible improper use of methods and materials in this ragard. He summarized his actions, presented correspondence regarding this situation. and advised the Board that the matter hadn't been resolved. He is especially looking for answers to questions such an: 1. Is there a proper method of ventilation and filtration for the brake cleaning process, 2. What are the proper methoda of disposal of this material, 3. Who is responsible for Insuring the safety of the neighborhood from asbestos, and a. What can be done to expedite this matter. A general discussion by the Board followed and related to ascertaining if the material involved wan asbestos, the fact that the general problem of cleaning brakes is not now or unique to the automobile Industry, the uniqueness of this situation because of the concentration of dealerships. the possibility of the Metropolitan Sanitary District IMSDI being involved in this matter, and how this matter can be best handled. Mr. Jacover made a motion that the Environmental Control Board should file a formal complaint with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Becharas seconded. Notion passed unanimously. Chairman Hriljac ■aid she would proceed to file the complaint. It was also roquested that Staff request the Building Department to check on ventilation within the building to see if it complies with the local code and provides protection to those within the building. A problem with noise associated with this building was also discussed. Mrs. Floyd indicated that the Police can be called and they will enforce the existing ordinance that is very clear regarding the specific noise motioned. Chairman Wallin introduced Alderman Davidson Ream who joins the Environmental Control Board as a liason with the City Council. Alderman Rears expressed his pleasure at being able to servo in this capacity and said that his association with the Human Sorvices Committee to which the ECS reports would also be helpful. He stated he looks forward to working with the ECS and hoped to be able to attend most of the meetings but asked to be excused at this particular time. Chairman Hriljac exused him from further attendance. Committee Reports: Litter: Mrs. Wallin: Mr. Coplecha read a written report submitted by Mrs. Wallin that brought tho ECS up to date on the Keep America Beautiful (NAB) board formulation, the development of a budget for KAB program and the submission of the grant application, her attendance at the State Clean ■nd Beautiful board reception, and the resolution the City Council will be asked to pass on May 19. 1986. The board expressed their pleasure at receiving this fine progress report.. Chairman Hriljac asked that members fill out the KAn report forms sent to all Board members. Pesticides: Ms. Hriljac: A brief report was given indicating that the requested material from School District, 65 still hadn't been received. Mr. Becharas inquired about the posting of signs by lawn care companies. Ms. Hriljac reviewed this matter and the use of the signs the Board had printed last year for possible use this year. Staff was asked to inquire into the use of signs this year by the Parks Department after they spray. Environmental Education: No report. Chairman Hriljac indicated she is currently working on a replacement on the Board for the vacancy that exists and that individual would chair this committee. Asbestos: Mr. Hoyer: A report was submitted pertaining to the disposal of asbestos from private homes. There currently are no laws that cover such work but there is a lot of published literature on how to safely accomplish such work. A telephone hotline known as the Midwest Asbestos Information Center run by the University of Illinois at Chicago can be reached by tailing 243-MAIC if anyone has questions pertaining to asbestos. Currently the laws only apply to schools. A summary of the asbestos removal in School District 65 was given by Mr. Hoyer. Inceneration: Mr. Hoyer: A rewritten ordinance on incineration is now complete and ready for Board action. This wasn't presented last month because of the BIHL discussion but should be considered in the near future. After some discussion it was decided to consider this matter at the July meeting and staff was requested to send out the rewritten ordinance three to four weeks in advance. Tree Maintenance: Mr. Lewis: A short report was presented but at this time material from Dewil. Inc. regarding the three year injection program is being awaited. Recvcling,L Ms. Fous: The success of the recycling survey weekend was described. A tabulation of the survey results will be forthcoming. A volunteer was recruted to assist at future programs such as the Custer Street Fair. The sign staff had prepared to encourage others to volunteer was presented and will be displayed at the Recycling Center. Board members were encouraged to sign up for assisting the committee at the Custer Street Fair in June. No. Fous also acknowledged the publicity given to recycling in the Evanston Review. The Farmer's Market was brought up and the establishment of a paper recycling site further discussed. The Committee is still persuing this program and publicity is planned. Efforts are also being made to incorporate some or all of the recycling slide show into the Ecology Center Introductory tour program. Legislation : Mr. Jacover: A report on the Northwestern University Recombent DNA Safety Committee Meeting was presented. Mr. Jacover was also In receipt of a request to vote on a recombant DNA research proposal but based upon the lack of knowledge within the area of experimentation he requested that he be allowed to vote "abstain". The Board approved his request to vote in this fashion. Mr. Jacover also reported on his comparison of the City Code an air pollution with the State Statutes in the Illinois Public Health and Safety chapter. The City Code is basically copied from the State Statute but is not as comprehensive. Since the City code is effective in doing its job and the Police have the ability to enforta the lava on pollution, there isn't a need to modify our ordinance at this time. Noise: .Mrs. Floyd: Mrs. Floyd reminded the Board that an ordinance is in place and the Police can enforce it in the case of the Buick delearship discussed earlier. At this time there is no apparent need to change our ordinance but this should not be forgotten completely and should be a part of future discussions. Research Park Update: Me Lewis reported on two meetings held by the oversight committee. Copies of the minutes of these meetings will be made available to the Board and staff *&road to distribute them to all members. The committee is still in the fact finding stage and a representative of the Environmental Assessment Division of Argonne Laboratories will be present at the next meeting. Mr. Lewis presented some of the issues that he forsees is emerging from these meetings. Although ordinances could be written they would have to cover the entire City and not just the Research Park. It is apparent that both City and University officials would have to have access to the facilities to see if laws are being met. ta Additonal meetings are planned with federal and State Enviromental Protection Agencies individuals, a person from another research park and an industrial hygieneist from a separate private corporation. A lack of consensus existed as to how to proceed in this area and considerable discussion followed on points of view of the various members. Risk assessment was the major area of difference and how to control that occupied most of the discussion. Methods considered to control risk assessment were by city ordinance through the covenant, by cleaning up the air and sewage effluent, or it you attempt to regulate the experiment or the facility. Due to the lateness of the hour further discussion was suspended. Individuals interested when the next oversight committee meetings are should contact the City Manager's office. Chairman Hriljac will attend the future meetings and this item will be put on next months agenda. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on June 19, 19a6. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 9:50 P.M. LStaff Representative ' Dennis W. Cap cha ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD MINUTES June 19, 1986 Members Present: Becharis, Fous, Hriljac, Lewis, Stimson, Wollin Members Absent: Floyd, Hoyer, Jacover Others Present: Marjorie Fisher, League of Woman Voters Alderman Ream, City Council Liaison Summary of Action: Minutes: It was noted on page two, third paragraph that Mrs. Wollin was incorrectly identified as the chairman. It should have identified Ms. Hriljac as chairman. Mrs. Wallin moved and Mr. Stimson seconded a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion passed. BIRL Update: Mr. Lewis advised the Board of meetings the Mayor's Oversite Committee had scheduled and individuals who were scheduled to present material. A public hearing has also been scheduled. Discussion followed on various areas of concern and actions that may be implimented. Additional discussion centered on the environmental impact statement. The Board requests that minutes of the Mayor's Committee be made avaiable to them and this will be arranged. No final action was taken and this matter will be kept on the agenda. Concerned Citizen Update: Ms. Hriljac reported that the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) did not find any airborn asbestos problem at the time of their inspection of the automobile dealerships in the 1000 block of Chicago Avenue. Other problems associated with the building such as noise and lights were reviewed and it was noted that solutions to these problems were available through the Police Department or the Inspections and Permits Department. Additional action can't be taken until more evidence or complaints are accumulated or other episodes occur. Litter: Mrs. Wollin: The State grant for the Keep America Beautiful program has been approved and the City is now awaiting receipt of the money. Efforts are underway to fill the vacancies on the KAB board. An office, phone, and desk has now been provided by the City and the task of filling the Evanston KAB coordinator position has begun. Selection of the coordinator should be complete within the next thirty days and the program gets into full swing in early August. Other items discussed were full certification, the vacancies that need to be filled on the board, the possibilities of getting the CTA and CNWRR to each provide a representative, and how the board/coordinator will work as a team. Pesticides: Ms. Hriljac: The question of what pesticides are being used in the schools remains unanswered. Due to many mispelled words it was difficult to determine which materials are being used. Some materials are bird repellants. Mr. Ceplecha reported on an incident in south Evanston where a resident scattered moth balls around on the parkway and an incident of tree spraying at Dewey School which involved some children and a teacher. In the i:.cter case the teacher was encouraged to contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture and file an incident report. Environmental Education: No report. Asbestos: No report. Incineration: The Board will be provided with a copy of the complete ordinance change as proposed by Mr. Royer. This will be mailed out three weeks prior to. our next meeting and will be the major topic of the July meeting. Tree Maintenance: No Report. Recycling: Ms. Fous: Results of the Spring Survey/Questioneer at the Recycling Center will be tabulated and presented at a future meeting. Activities of the Custer Street Fair were presented and details discussed. The Farmer's Market was discussed and the plans for establishing a paper bin reviewed. Ms. Hriljac presented details of Illinois House mill 3548 that deals with recycling and hopefully will be passed by the State. The bill places a surcharge on landfills to create money to develope markets for recycling. Senator Berman is attempting to get Evanston and the Northwest Municipal Conference exempted from paying the surcharge which the Board generally saw as counterproductive. Noise: No report. City Ordinance: No report. Other Items: Mr. Bechara shared with the Board his recent experience with a company near his residence and a complaint from a citizen adjacent to this firm. The problem centered around the emission of solvents from a painting operation. After he discussed the situation with the owner of the company the problem has apparently been resolved. Ms. Hriljac discussed the existing vacancy at this time on the Board and her conversation with Mayor Barr regarding the opening and future openings. At this time a person with a public health background is needed. A number of individuals that weren't selected from GIRL are available for appointment to vacant Board positions on the Control Board but Ms. Hriljac presented so.:e of her concerns about these individuals. It was recognized that appointments can be made by the Mayor but the Board appreciated her discussing this matter with the Environmental Control Board Chairman. It was confirmed that there would be a quorum available for the July meeting and that the revised incineration ordinance would be discussed. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board wi be on July 17, 1986. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 9:45 P 1. leennis . CepfZ-Ac-1 e K-a Staff Representative Environmental Control Board Minutes July 17, 1986 Members Present: Hoyer, Hriljac, Floyd, Fous, Jacover, Lewis, Wollin Members Absent: Becharas, Stimson Others Present: Alderman Ream, City Council Liaison Marjorie Fisher, League of Women Voters Tom Healy, Interested Citizen Chairman Hriljac announced that Mr. Stimson had announced his resignation from the Board. He will soon be moving to Vermont. He sends his best regards to the Hoard and expressed his pleasure at having had the opportunity to work with the many fine members. The Board members expressed their thanks and wished him well in the future. Minutes: It was noted that Mr. Becharas's name was misspelled under "Members Present," the word "implemented" in the BIRL Update section was misspelled, the word develop in the Recycling Section incorrectly contained an "e" on the end, and an "s" was left off of Mr. Becharas nacre under the Other Items Section. Ms. Fous moved and Mr. Lewis seconded a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion passed. Incineration Ordinance Review: Mr. Hoyer reviewed the revised proposed ordinance on incineration and the Environmental Control Board organization, composition, and duties. Ms. Hriljac discussed the qualifications of members as proposed in the new ordinance and how that related to the present vacancy on the Board. The Board agreed that a medical doctor or someone with very technical knowledge would be desirable but not always possible to acouire and a vacancy may exist for a long period of time. It was agreed to retain the wording "a person with professional experience in the field of public health" as well as the one person in the legal profession. Discussion also covered the possibility of setting a one or taro year term as chairman and the possibility of a vice chairman. It was agreed after further discussion that the appointment of the chairman should be left to the Mayor. Mr. Jacover moved that tho ordinance as proposed be submitted to the City Corporation Counsel for review and necessary action to submit this proposed ordinance to the Human Services Committee. Seconded by Mr. Hoyer. Vote to approve was unanimous. Mr. Lewis was excused from further attendance by the chairman at 8:00 P.M. Committee Repgrt: Litter: Mrs. Wallin reported the results of the first official Keep Evanston Beautiful Board meeting held on July 16, 1986. In attendance at that meeting besides the new board members were Bonnie Coppic from the State Keep America Beautiful program and Amanda Jones the recently selected coordinator for Evanston's program. Mrs. Wallin questioned the status of the grant money and questioned some details on how the City would handle these funds in accordance with State guidelines. She was referred to Mr. Shank to discuss this issue. Tree Maintenance: Mr. Lewis: No report Asbestos: Mr. Hoyer: No report Recycling: Ms. Fous: A report on the activities and success of the Custer Street Fair was presented. She is still working on the survey questionnaire and will present the results of the survey at a future date. Volunteers have been identified to help with the Farmer's Market. It was disappointing not to get the bin for paper as promised. The possibility of using different groups to assist in this recycling and splitting of these revenues was favorably considered. Ms. Fous questioned the use of an answering machine and advantages to having such a machine. Mrs. Wollin moved that Ms. Fous be authorized to purchase an answering machine as discussed. Seconded by Mrs. Floyd. Motion carried. Pesticides: Ms. Hriljac: The Board was presented an informative book on pesticides as presented to her by Ms. Fisher. Copies (up to 5) are free and will be requested so the Board will have some copies available. Environmental Education. No report. Noise: Mrs. Floyd: No report. Incineration: Mr. Hover: No report at this time as the proposed ordinance was dealt with earlier. Legislation: Mr. Jacover: No report. Other: Chairman Hriljac advised the Board that she had not heard from Mr. Mark Rivette regarding the asbestos problem on Chicago Avenue and that she had not had an opportunity to contact him. Mrs. Wallin read a letter from Chemlawn pertaining to their program of posting flags on treated lawns and their concern about their customers receiving anti - chemical literature from the Lake County Defenders. After discussion of possible courses of action it was agreed that Chairman Hriijac would call this group and explain the progress the Board has made in getting chemically treated lawn's posted 3rrd the threat of losing this because of apparent singling out these residents with literature. It was pointed out that these residents weren't the only one's to get this material. The Board agreed a phone call to the Lake County Defenders would be in order. Mr. Jacover raised some questions regarding the new shopping center at Dodge Avenue and Dempster Street pertaining to traffic, storm water run-off, litter, and pollution. It was agreed that Staff would try to have someone like Mr. Dick Carter from the Planning Department attend the September meeting to discuss this area and answer questions from the Board. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on September 18, 1986. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 8:45 P.M. LStaff Representative L/. Dennis W. Ce ec a Environmental Control Board Minutes September 18, 1986 Members Present: Floyd, Fous, Hoyer, Hriljac, Jacover, Lewis, Wollin Members Absent: Becharas Others Present: Charlotte Omohundro, League of Women Voters Marjorie Fisher, Interested Citizen Minutes: Mrs. Fisher pointed out that at the July meeting that She was no longer a League of Women Voters observer but just an interested citizen. Mr. Hoyer moved and Ms. Fous seconded a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion passed. Dodge/Dempster Development Discussion: Mr. Reed Carison, Director of Building and Zoning was introduced by Mr. Ceplecha. Mr. Carlson discussed the storm water drainage concern and pointed out that the area had previously been a Factory roofed area that isn't di"rerent than the proposed facility in this regard. The concern about traffic was addressed and the proposed plan for widening Dempster Street but not Dodge Avenue was reviewed. It was Mr. Carlson's consensus that the City got rid of a lot of "pollution" In the form of junk yards, factories and while acknowledging that the new oevelopment would perhaps contribute to increased noise and air pollution from automobiles he felt that the redevelopment was in the overall best interest or the City. Ms. Fous inquired about the establish- ment of a "mall organization" to which Mr. Carlson eor:rented that such a group might be formulated once the development is complete. Mrs. Wollin discussed the need for landscaping and beautification of the parking lot and she was assured that this was provided for in the plans. Mr. Hoyer inquired if this facility might be considered for a satallite recycling location. Mr. Carlson stated he would provide the name address and phone number of the developer so the Board could persue this matter. The Board thanked Mr. Carlson for being present and answering questions regarding this project. Noise Ordinance: Mr. Carlson asked the Board to consider a noise ordinance that would be helpful in his enforcing particularly air conditioner noise complaints during the summer months. He referred to an earlier memorandum sent to Mr. Ceplecha which was transmitted to Mrs. Floyd concerning the noise ordinance and an audiologist at Northwestern University who had experience in this area and is willing to work with the City in establishing such an ordinance. Mrs. Floyd discussed her earlier investigation of an Aldermanic reference from Alderman Korshak. It was agreed that Mr. Ceplecha would get copies of the noise ordinances from Park Ridge and Barrington and send these along with the City's ordinance pertaining to noise to Mrs. Floyd who would persue this matter with the audiologist. Mrs. Floyd will bring this matter back to the Board at the October meeting. Incineration Ordinance: Mr. Hoyer discussed various aspects of the proposed ordinance and noted the numerous questions of Ms. Sharon Eiseman, Assistant Corporation Counsel, after she reviewed the proposed ordinance. It was Mr. Hoyer's recommendation that this item be postponed until he had a chance to meet with and discuss the many questions Ms. Eiseman had pertaining to this ordinance. The Board agreed to this recommendation. GIRL Uodate: Mr. Lewis reported that the City Council had been provided with the Mayor's Oversight Committee report and that this would be made an its of discussion at the September 22, 1986 City Council meeting. He ex- plained what the Committee had done and how they put together the report. The major finding of the report is that an Environmental Impact State^ent isn't necessary and the special committee isn't recommending such a statement. Mrs. Wallin commented on the thoroughness on the behalf of the Com=ittee and on the fine minutes of their meetin4s. The €nvironr~ental Control Board agreed to put this matter on next months agenda for discussion. Chairman Hriljac advised the Board that two new members of the Control Board have been introduced to the City Council by the Mayor and at the next City council meeting these two individuals should be confirmed. These individuals are Marianne Zelewsky who will fill the vacancy of Mrs. Solomon and Charles Klosterman who will be filling the vacancy of Mr. Stimson. Chairman Hriljac also welcomed Charlotte Omohundro who is the League of Woman Voters new observer. Committee Reoorts: Litter: Mrs. Wallin reported on the Keep Evanston Beautiful (KEB) reception and the pleasure of seeing so many people attend. An overview of what the KE3 will be doing was given, comments made on the five committees being developed and areas of concern presented such as current lack of enforcement for littering, pockets of neglect, public education and grafitti. Tree Maintenance: Mr. Lewis. No report Asbestos: Mr. Hoyer discussed the current activity by the State as it pertains to schools. A question was raised pertaining to testing for abbestos after removal of the material. Mr. Hoyer stated that the "experts" said that they would take care of this when they got to it but no solution has yet been worked out. A part of the problem is that meaningful levels of asbestos both inside and outside have yet to be established. Recyclinq: Ms. Fous. A status report on the Farmers Market recycling was presented and plans for the final weekend of October 25 with a big paper drive by the Boy Scouts explained. Discussion followed on how to reward the Scouts, our current budget for publicity and advertising, a banner that might be purchased, automobile litter bags, which papers to be used to place ads, various rates charged by different papers, and how is money best spent for advertising. Mr. Jacover moved that an ad be placed in the newspaper and that the banner be purchased to the extent that the S400 available for advertising will allow. Seconded by Mr. Hoyer. Motion passed - unanimous vote. Ms. Fous displayed various items she purchased on sale that promote recycling that she presented for approval for payment in the amount of $25.00. Mr. Jacover moved that payment of this invoice be approved. Seconded by Mr. Hoyer. Motion passed - unanimous. Ms. Fous requested a traffic counter study similar to the one done in the Spring by the Traffic Engineering Department. Mr. Ceplecha indicated he would arrange the study. A seminar is being held at the Morton Arboretum in November on Recycling by the Illinois Association of Recycling Centers. (IARC) and it was deemed important that someone attend. Mr. Ceplecha indicated his ability to attend. Mrs. Wollin moved approved of the $35.00 registration fee to send Mr. Ceplecha to this program. Ms. Fous seconded. Motion passed - unanimcus. Pesticides: Mrs. Fisher presented a letter she received from Chemlawn advising her of this companies policy and intent to notify her when adjacent properties have their lawns treated. Pis. Hriljac reported that Mr. John Crossmuck from Chemlawn indicated that they will continue the use of their flags in additional communities next year. There apparently have been no lost customer; due to the use of the flags and adverse publicity these customers have received. Additional discussion followed on spraying in the parks and the North Snore Mosquito Abatement District's policy on advising residents of their spraying activities. Mrs. Fisher inquired about the use of pesticides within the schools. Ms. Hriljac indicated that this matter had never been completely resolved. Discussion followed on how to address this matter to the school board. Ms. Hriljac indicated she would call Dr. William Hallenbeck, author of a book entitled "Pesticides and Human Health" and discuss with him a letter he might write to the school board regarding pesticides they use in the schools. It was stressed that this letter should not represent the Control Board and that it should be sent to the PTA or the Control Board Chairman rather than directly to the School board. Environmental Education: Ms. Hriljac presented literature on the Midwest Environmental Educational Conference to be held September 25-28, 1986 at the Illinois Beach State Park. Noise: Mrs. Floyd. No additional report from what was presented earlier in the meeting. Incineration: Mr. Moyer. No additional report from what was presented earlier. Leqislation: Mr. Jacover. No additional report from what was presented earlier. Other: airman Hriljac advised the Board of her attempts to contact Mr. Mark Rivette for an update regarding the situation in the 1000 block of Chicago Avenue of noise and asbestos pollution that he presented to the Board some months ago. Chairman Hriljac advised the Board that the Human Services Committee will review the Environmental Control Board Budget on October 20, 1986 which is a change of dates from what was previously announced. Mr. Ceplecha passed out copies of the revised budget that was presented to the City Manager. A fe%q brief ccz-nments were made about the budge pertaining to recor7rended 10% cuts, an explanation made about Capita+ Outlay reductions, the recommendation that the Keep kmerica Beautif::: funding of $5,000 shouldn't be considered within the Environmental Control Board budget but should stand an its own merit, and the revised figures of paper to be recycled with a reduction in the revenue from what was earlier shown. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on October 16, 1986. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Staff Representative Dennis W. Ceplecha ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 1986 Members Present: Floyd, Fous, Hriljac, Lewis, Wollin, Klosterman, Zelewski Members Absent: Bechavas, Jacover, Hoyer Others Present: Charlotte Omohundro, League of Women Voters Professor Laura Weber, Northwestern University Minutes: Ms. Fous pointed out that under the topic of the Dempster/Dodge Discussion that she meant to sav "mall association" rather than "mall organization" and this group would concern itself with litter created especially by the fast food stores. Mrs. Floyd roved and Mr. Lewis seconded a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion passed. Noise Ordinance: Professor Laura Weber, an audiologist introduced to the Board to present so comment on a possible noise ordinance her background, presented material on cor*mented on aspects of the cr-dinance many noise ordinances regulate noise hours of the night; scme noise is no 5 decibels (db); that regulations can that once a co�nunity determines what a precise definition of the noise can on how to measure the noise, and an o enforcement of comalaints can be a pr on violators; education is the first followed by enforcement if the first unit to measure sound is needed if th responded to other questions asked by challenges in court to sound meter ca handled under the New York ordinance, fines in New York. with Northwestern University, was Te views about noise in Evanston and for the City. Professor Weber reviewed the New York noise ordinance and and enforcement. She indicated that by hours of the day as opposed to the t to exceed the ambient noise level by 't be stricter than Federal guidelines; it perceives to be its noise problems, be written, a precise method determined rdinance written to control the noise; oblem if there isn't someone to follow-up step in controlling a noise problem step doesn't work; and a high quality is were to be used in court. She Board members that pertained to libration,how automobile alarms were and the lack of prosecution other than Professor Wilber agreed that a noise ordinance would be good and should include auto alarms, motor vehicles, noise above 5 db, and loud speakers. After continuing discussion Mrs. Floyd agreed to continue to gather other noise ordinances, consider problems of types of noise to be regulated and report back to the Board. BIRL Update: Mr. Lewis commented on how the Report of the Evanston/University Research Park Environmental Affairs Oversight Corranittee To The Mayor and City Council of Evanston was put together after holding many meetings and the recommenda- tions were reviewed with an explaination of how and why these were developed. That Con-nittee was unanimous in the belief that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) isn't necessary and that one isn't nee,ied, Ms. Fous in- quired about the referendum to be on the November 4 ballot and it was pointed out that it is non -binding. Mrs. Wollin questioned the sewage system and liquid discharges that would be mixed in this system. Mr. Lewis indicated that the Metropolitan Sanitary District (MSD) had no concerns about the BIRL discharges but that they sample and monitor the materials and that the treatment plant has the capacity to handle the anticipated materials. Mr. Klosterman asked about heavy metal discharges but Mr. Lewis said that the amounts that might be generated in a research laboratory would be very small and not create a problem. Ms. H riljac asked about biological experminents with byproducts that can live outside of the Laboratory. Mr. Lewis indicated that the National Institute of Health Standards would be applied and that no "P3" or "P4" laboratories would be permitted in the "Park" Mrs. Wollin expressed her belief that the Environmental Control Eoard (ECB) needs to make a public statement about the Oversight Cor-anittee and their report. Chairman Hri l jac pointed out that a nur,,! er of member; were absent and their positiers should to considered. Out of the concErn for those who are absent, tr,t_ tiiC n£'r! mcrbers y.r0 4Li,* received this materl�l and those who hadn't yet de_iued their position, Mrs. '+lollin rade a r-.0tior, to have a special meeting on October 20, IgaS to endorse the Oversight Committee's report and reco7. endation. Seconded -by Mr. Klosterman. Llnani7,cus vote for the motion. Chair -an Hriljac set 7:45 P.M. as the time for the r:eetina. Incineration Ordinance: Mr. Hoyer was absent but Mr. Ceplecha updated the Board on a meeting Mr. Moyer had with t"e L`ccart7ent. The Lew Ce_,,irt ,ent will no -el draft a proposed ordinance based upon the material submitted. Committee Reports Recyclina Coranittee - Ms. Fous: The Beard received a flier promoting the Boy Scout Saturday paper drive and were told about the newspaper publicity. The idea of a contest was dropped by the Scout leaders. A spot announcement on cable TV would also be used to oremote the event and a procli-7ation from the Mayor is being considered. The topic of satellite recycling_ stations will be studied after the paper drive. Mrs. Wollin advised the Board about the City's eligibility for a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for curbside recycling for up to 525,000.00•Discussion followed on this grant money and the interest in applying for such a grant through or in conjunction with the Keep Evanston Beautiful (KEB). The Board was also appraised of other publicity that the KEB committee was planning such a litter bags, a brochure, and a barrner to be purchased. A number of comments were made regarding encouraging people in apartments to recycle paper, the poor market value of paper, and the new State logi lation intended to irprove i'.so-kets and value of recycled items. Mrs. Wollin proudly announced that the KEB board agreed to have all of their stationery and printed material on recycled paper. The Evanston Control Board was pleased. Ms. Fous recommended that the Recycling Committee take under consideration Alderman Larson's suggestion to look into using the Lottery as a means of increasing recycling participation. Information on how to become a lottery agent was presented. by Mr. Ceplecha. Mrs. Wollin found it encouraging that KEB is working with business groups especially at the Dempster/Dodge shopping center deveiopr;ent to find an amenable solution to the problem of litter with the three fast food restaurants to be established in this area. Mr. Ceplecha advised the board that the traffic counters will be placed at the entrance gate to the Recycling Center for a two creek period of time as the board earlier requested. Tree Maintenance - Mr. Lewis: No actual report was given but Mr. Lewis pointed out that his a-,aointrent time on the board is limited and he would like to see a rerlaceTent volunteer. He feels the time is right to consider chemical trunk injections on parkway trees, seek the help of others to off -set the high cost of treatment including that of the Preservation U7,,mission, and undertake a campaign to routinely put in larger tree plantings on parkway areas, Asbestos - Mr. Hover: No report Incineration - N'r. Hover: Report given earlier in the meeting. Pesticides - Ms. Hriljac: No report Noise - Mrs. Floyd: Peport given earlier in the meeting. Legislation - Mr. Jacover: No report. Other: Mr. Lewis brought up the matter of billboards or painting cards for publicity on private property - nar*ely the painting contractors that post their large wooden signs advertising their company when working on a particular house. The board was unclear of the status of this matter and deferred the matter due to the lateness of the hour. Mrs. Wollin pointed out that Evanston has a number of ordinances that pertain to litter, signs, etc. but that no one enforces many of the violations that occur. She felt that something needs to be done to make Evanston a better place in which to live. Discussion followed on how this might be accomplished, problems of enforcement due to limited personnel, the role that fines for violations play in limiting violations, and how the KEB program may contribute to the elimination of some of these concerns. Mr. Ceplecha passed out a budget summary of the ECB the Human Services Committee will review on Monday, October 20, 1986 at 8:35 P.M. Members were encouraged to attend this hearing. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on November 20, 1986. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Staff Representative Dennis Cep ec a ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. BOARD MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1986 Members Present: Hriljac, Floyd, Hoyer, Lewis. Klosterman, Fous, Wollin, Zelewski Absent: Jacover, Becharas Chairman Hriljac called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M. and announced that the matter of business to be discussed at this Special Meeting was the Report of the Evanston/University Research Park Environmental Affairs Oversight Committee to the Mayor and City Council of Evanston. Mr. Hover protested the fact that improper notice for this meeting was presented to him, that this isn't a properly constituted rTieeting, and his opinion has that the Environmental Control Ecard (EC5) should not take any action cn this matter. Chairman Hriljac stated that this meeting was in compliance with the Open Meeting Act of Illinois. Mrs. Wollin exor•essed her belief that this ratter could have been voted on at last Thursday nights reetina when it appeared on the agenda but that in deference to the two new me^rbers en the board, the three members who were absent, and the concern of one ether member of wanting more time to come to a decision, this special reefing was scheduled and it is appropriate to discuss this item tonight. Mr. Ceplecha read from the ECS minutes of October 16, 1986 meeting the motion made by Mrs. Wollin. It read "Mrs. Wollin moved that a special meetina be held on Monday, October 20, 1986 at 7:45 P.M. to endorse the GIRL -Oversight Committee Report". The motion was seconded by Mr. Klosterman and the vote was unanimous for the motion. Mr. Hoyer presented corvrents on issues of health and safety presented by the BIRL development and believed that per -nits and approval for such a development needed the approval of professional engineers. It was his contention that since Mr. Brzezinski is not an engineer and that the plans for this project w,r re not legally prepared and as such these plans almost border on fraud. It was his contention that an EIS is still needed for this project and that he made this argument long before this became a public issue. 'His serious concern is the hazard presented by such a facility in such close proximity to the downtown area and a high con- centration of people. He made additional points regarding the financial costs of the building and projected thorn out for the entire Research Park and then projected the number of emission points (hoods) for BIRL and using the same multiplier pro- jected how many points there would be in the Research Park, the fact that 50 gallon quantities or less will still be a problem, the fact that the State Environ- mental Protection Agency (IEPA) had approved only the boilers for the building, and his belief that a "lector to file" for such a facility is adv(platr,. Chairman Hriljac advised Mr. Hoyer that she was going to allow Mr. Hoyer five more minutes to complete his comments. Mr. Hoyer resented being limited to a certain time on such an important issue and felt it was a serious mistake. He was particularly concerned about the name calling that had gone on at previous meetings and that such tactics are not at all effective. Mrs. Floyd read a statement submitted by Mr. Jacover to be read into the minutes. He stated his background and then expressed his belief that after his review of the materials regarding the Research Park he concluded that GIRL as planned imposes no significant environment danger and should proceed. He also concluded that the referendum being presented to the voters on this issue is an inaccurate statement of the law and plainly misleading. By a cop}, of the letter he gave Chairman Hriljac his proxy vote in favor of proceeding with GIRL. Mr. Lewis commented on the legality of proceeding with the construction of the GIRL since it was his belief that all of the necessary permits were in place and everything was done according to the lair. His belief is that if there were some who felt that something was done illegally then they have recourse through the courts. Mr. foyer objected since court action costs ,a lot of money and takes so lono. Mr. Lewis discussed safety at other research parks, the lack: of evidence of public harry from other lams, the difference between occupational safety and public safety and the present public issue which is harm to the public. Mr. Hoyer reiterated his concern about our pollution from the laboratories. Mr. Lewis pointed out that small amounts of material are being delt with and that many daily operations within the City will generate rcore than will GIRL. He also mentioned that safety officers frcm the University of Chicago agreed that air pollution was not a h1.zard in the proposed faciliLy. Mrs. Wollin stated she had read all the minutes of the various meetings held by the Oversight Co,:Tittee and after that she didn't feel she needed to be an engineer to snake a decision. She encouraged the Board to accept the recommen- dations of the Oversight Cormittee and proceed with this project. It was her position that since the ECB is being watched and is expected to take a position in this matter, that they should do so tonight. Mrs. Wollin moved that the Environmental Control Board support the reccm4menda- tions of the Oversight Committee. Seconded by Ms. Fous. Motion carried by a vote of eight to one and Mr. Hoyer voted ney. Mr. Klosterman moved the meeting be adjourned. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Staff Representative -L Dennis Cep e 1h a Environmental Control Board Minutes November 20, 1986 Members Present: Becharas, Floyd, Fous, Hoyer, Hriljac, Jacover, Klosterman, Lewis, Wallin, Zelewski Members Absent: None Others Present: Alderman David Ream, Human Service Committee Laison Charlotte Omohundro, League of Woman Voters Marjorie Fisher, Interested Citizen Kurt Burkhead, Interested Citizen Minttes: Mrs. Floyd pointed out that on page 2, paragraph 2 of the October 16, 1986 minutes that Mrs. Wollin's motion should have read "to consider a motion to endorse" rather than "to endorse the Oversight Committee's report and recommen- dation". Mr. Hoyer pointed out that on page one that Professor Laura Wilber's name was incorrectly stated as Weber in a number of places. Mr. Klosterman moved and Mr. Becharas seconded a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion passed. Regarding the minutes of the October 20, 1986 meeting, Mr. Hoyer stated in the next to the last paragraph on page 2 that he voted a resounding "No" rather than ney, he felt that all matters were resolved on a vote of the members present, that there is no provision for proxy votes, and on the voice vote taken a number of members had not voted. He felt that the vote totals should be different than reported. Chairman Hriljac suggested that the last sentence in that paraqraph should be changed to read "The motion carried by a voice vote with Fir. Hoyer voting no. Mrs. Floyd moved and Mrs. Zelewski seconded a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion passed. Mr. Hoyer voted no. Lake Michigan Mr. Curtis Burkhead, 140 Dempster Street, Evanston addressed the Board regarding the high level of Lake Michigan and the growing concern caused by this situation. He discussed the economic impacts of the high water; some passible means of regulating or controlling this; actions being taken by various groups, organiza- tions, and governmental agencies; and then he presented his recommendations. Board members Jacover, Hriljac, Klosterman, Floyd, Becharas, Lewis, and Hoyer had various questions or comments regarding Mr. Burkhead's presentation. Mr. Klosterman moved that the Evanston Environmental Control Board recognize the growing level of Lake Michigan -as a serious environmental problem and therefore endorse and foreward to the City Council the attached resolution with a recommendation for favorable action. Seconded by Mr. Becharas. By a voice vote the motion passed. No ney's or abstensions. Chicago Avenue Chairman Hriljac explained the environmental concerns of residents around the automobile dealers in the 1000 block of Chicago Avenue as presented by Mr. Mark Rivette some months ago. The noise problem has apparently been resolved through the efforts of the Police Department and that the asbestos matter is being handled in "the best available technology". Mr. Rivette has the appropriate phone numbers of people and agencies to call if problems occur in the future. Incineration Ordinance Mr. Hoye r gave a progress report on the proposed ordinance dealing with incinerators. Sharon Eiseman, City legal staff, hadn't completed her review and draft of the ordinance in time for this meeting. Mr. Hoyer will continue to work on this item and keep the Board advised. Noise Ordinance Mrs. Floyd presented the n ew automobile alarm noise ordinance recently passed by the City Council. The Board discussed if it should deal with air conditioner noise complaints in a similar manner as automobile noise by passing a specific ordinance or if a comprehensive ordinance is needed. Noise ordinances from other town's have been collected but we are still waiting for Park Ridge's ordinance. Generally the Board felt that an ordinance dealing with various types of noises would he most appropriate. A recorrarendation will be formulated and presented to the Board in the near future. GIRL UPDATE Chairman Hriljac informed the Board of Representative Woods Bowman's remarks to the City Council on November 10, 1986 that it was his belief that the Environmental Control Board should have an active role in this facility and be melded with the Environmental Safety Advisory Committee. A copy of Representative Bowman's remarks will be provided to each of the Board members. Alderman Ream expressed some urgency in dealing with this matter and the concern of enforcement of environmental standards by the RPI appointed group and a more public body such as the Environmental Control Board. Mr. Lewis pointed out that the "'Wolin Committee" report didn't specify any specific group or struc-ure for ,n-s type of concern to be handled. Mr. Jacover indicated he mould be willing to look at what Representative Boypman has suggested, consider the Mayor's report and formulate a recommendation re- garding the Environmental Control Boards position on the Research Park. He will bring this to the Board at the December meeting. Committee Reports Recycling - Ms. Fous reported on the Recycling Saturday, remote recycling sites and problems being encountered in securing areas, a scheduled meeting with the Ecology Center with the hopes of making better use of our slide show, a January meeting with Alderman Larson on the idea of the use of lottery tickets, a January get-together to thank the recycling volunteers, and the desire of the Recyelinq Crwriittee to hive a future City vehicle sticker display thu beep Evanston Beautiful or the Recycling Center logo. A recent traffic count provided by the Traffic Engineering Department was presented and figures from that study will be used in future decisions regarding hours of operation. The question of leaf recycling was raised and discussed by the Board. General discussion followed but no action was taken. A serious concern about safety for children playing in piles of leaves was raised. Keep Evanston Beautiful (KEB) Mrs. Wollin..advised the Board that a $15,000 grant from the State of Illinois is being requested for continuation of the KEB program. A recent audit by the State was -nade of the KEB program and very high marks were received. Recycled paper is now being used by the KEB program and a brochure to go out in printed litter bags was presented with a delivery date of January. The lobby efforts to restore money for recycling in the State appears to have been successful at this time. The fund drive by the KEB Board is progressing very well with pledges being made by many individuals and corporations. Mrs. Wollin encouraged Control Board members to contribute to this worthy cause. Incineration Mr. Hoyer's report was presented earlier. Asbestos Mr. Hoyer recommended that this committee be dropped as the Statelaws applies only to schools and we as a Board have no jurisdiction over the schools. Mrs. Floyd thanked Mr. Hoyer for his work on this committee, tr- many long hours he spent at School Board meetings and his dedication and folluor through in this matter. The entire Board agreed. The committee will therefore be dropped. Tree Maintenance No report Pesticides Mr. Ceplecha passed out some material concerning household hazardous wastes and municipal efforts to collect these on specified days (amnesty days). The major draw back to such programs is the extreme liability and the high cost and/or unavailability of insurance. Other Mr Lewis stated that in the Mayor's report it was suggested that the RPI Board of BIRL and other representatives of interested parties meet to discuss various issues and that the Mayor be advised that Mr. Jacover would be the person to represent the ECB. Cheryl moved that Mr. Jacover be the official Liason for the Environmental Control Board. Mr. Klosterman seconded. A voice vote carried. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on December 18, 1986. The Environmental Control Board adjourned at 9:50 M. Staff Representative Dennis W. Cep cha ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 1986 MEMBERS PRESENT: Floyd, Fous, Hoyer, Jacover, Klosterman, Wollin MEMBERS ABSENT: Becharas, Hriljac, Lewis, Zelewski OTHERS PRESENT: Charlotte Omohundro, League of Women Voters Mrs. Wollin noted that Chairman Hriljac was out of town and she had asked her to chair tonights meeting. Minutes: Mr. Moyer pointed out that in the last section of paragraph two on the first page of the November minutes that Mr. Jacover had voted "no" but this was not reflected in the vote total. There was same question regarding if Mr. Jacover voted "no" to correcting the minutes or to accepting the motion made by the chairman. Mr. Jacover indicated the matter was trivial and his vote could be counted as a "no" vote. Mr. Klosterman moved and Mr. Jacover seconded a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion passed. GIRL Report: Acting Chairman Wollin explained why State Representative Woods Bowman wasn't in attendance and then turned the meeting over to Mr. Jacover. A detailed explaination was presented by Mr. Jacover on how he had reached his Research Park Recommendations (see attached report which was used as the outline for his presentation) that was presented. Rather than have the ECB members present read the seven page report and then try to discuss it at this meeting, it was suggested that all Board members read the material and plan on discussing it at the January 15, 1987 meeting at which time the seven individuals discussed in the report as having been a part of the basis for this report would be invited to attend that January meeting to also comment on the •ecommendations. It was Mr. Jacovers thought that after that meeting that a revised .•ecommendation would be formulated by the ECB and presented to the City Manager and Human Services Committee as soon as practical. The ECB agreed to proceed as suggested and to limit each individual to a five minute presentation at the January meeting. Considerable discussion ensued regarding existing or new ordinances, the role of the ECB and Research Park, Inc. (RPI), membership of RPI on the ECB and vice tech- nical staff that would need to be hired, the full extent of the responsibility of the ECB under such a proposal, and other technical items of concern and hc:, they would be handled. Committee Reports: Incineration: Mr. Hoyer: The City Legal Department is still working on the draft ordinance but in light of tonights Board action there may need to be some major changes needed when the proposed ordinance is received. Noise: Mrs. FIoyd: A report will be made at the February meeting. Recycling: Ms. Fous: The Recycling Committee of the Environmental Control Board will coordinate their programs with the appropriate Keep Evanston Beautiful committee so efforts aren't duplicated. The idea of a vehicle sticker for a future year to feature Keep Evanston Beautiful or recycling should not be lost in the months ahead. Keep Evanston Beautiful: Mrs. Wollin: The grant application to the State of Illinois for the Keep Evanston Beautiful (KEB) program is progressing smoothly. Contributions and pledges are being received and the KEB Board is encouraged by their progress. The School Committee has worked hard at developing educational programs for the various grade levels. The mascot - a"can man"- is on the way and will be used at various functions. Mr. Klosterman presented some material he had gathered regarding manditory recycling of newsprint. He expressed his belief that Evanston could do a better job. Staff indicated that there was other material available on such programs that would be made available to him for consideration at a future date. Other: Mrs. Wollin advised the Board that Chairman Hriljac had been appointed to the State of Illinois Board for Non -wildlife Conservation and for that reason couldn't be in attendance tonight. The next meeting of the Environmental Control Board will be on January 15, 1987. Mr. Hoyer moved that the meeting be adjourned and Mr. Jacover seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion carried and the Environmental Control Board adjourned at 9:13 P.M. Staff Representative: Dennis W. Ceplecha