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City
WEST CH ICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved 8-16-2023
MEETING MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
June 21, 2023, 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order Establish a Quorum
a. Staff Liaison, Dave Shah, called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. Roll call
found Commissioners Thomas Cherrington, Nazree Williams, and Kris
Zimmermann present.
b. Staff present included Assistant Director of Public Works, Dave Shah.
2. Selection of a Chairman and Co-Chairman
a. The Commission preferred the selection of Chairman and Co-Chairman
when more members were present. This item will be presented again at the
July 19, 2023, meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Environmental Commission Minutes of March 15, 2023
i, Commissioner Cherrington made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Zimmermann, to approve the Meeting Minutes.
ii. Voting Yea: Commissioner Cherrington, Williams, and Zimmermann.
Voting Nay: zero.
b. Environmental Commission Minutes of May 17, 2023
i. Commissioner Cherrington made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Williams, to approve the Meeting Minutes.
li. Voting Yea: Commissioner Cherrington, Williams, and Zimmermann.
Voting Nay: zero.
4. Public Participation/Presentations
a. None
5. Items for Consent
a. None
6. Review and Discuss the Commission Priority List
a. Current List
i. Fall 2023 — Commission’s Adopt-A-Highway Event
ii. November 14, 2023 — Pumpkin Composting
iii November 24, 2023, to January 19, 2023 — Holiday Lights Recycling
Event
475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200 Ruben Pineda
West Chicago, Illinois F (630) 293-3028 mayor
60185 Page 1 @f2.westchicago.org Nancy M. Smith Michael L. Guttman

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b. New Additions
i. None
7. Other Business
a. Paper Shredding Event Statistics
i. 4.65 tons of paper was shredded
ji. 231 vehicles & walk-ups
iii, 13 American flags
iv. 41 Eyeglasses
v. One Hearing Aid
vi. One Rain Barrel Pick-up
vil. Sherriff's office collected the following:
1. Four boxes of syringes
2. Approximately 150 Ibs. of medications
b. Discussion: Commissioner Cherrington discussed global issues related to
climate change and global warming. Cherrington was also interested in
promoting native plants and being a leader in the community to discourage
the use of fertilizers and chemicals and encourage infrequent lawn cutting.
Furthermore, Cherrington wanted the Commission to partner with local
businesses to encourage residents to build butterfly gardens and plant more
native plant species where space allows. All Commissioners were
interested in focusing efforts on local environmental issues while providing
more education to the residents. Commissioner Cherrington, Williams, and
Zimmermann showed support for frequent outreach by newsletter and
keeping residents and partners more engaged in activities related to the
Environmental Commission.
8. Adjournment
a. At 7:51 P.M., Commissioner Zimmermann made a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Cherrington seconded the motion. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
Respectfully,
Dave Shah, PE
Assistant Director of Public Works
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