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WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved 08/21/2024
MEETING MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
August 16, 2024, 9:00 A.M.
1. Call to Order Establish a Quorum
a.
b.
c.
d.
The meeting commenced at 9:12 A.M.
Chair Nazree Williams, Commissioner Bob Blaus, Commissioner Allen Rodriguez,
Commissioner Tyler Kesler, and Commissioner Victoria Burris present.
Staff liaison present included Assistant Director of Public Works, Dave Shah.
City Staff included Tia Messino, Ashley Heidorn, Jake Whiteaker, Parker Ford
2. Approval of Minutes
a.
N/A
3. Public Participation/Presentations
a.
N/A
4. Items for Consent
a.
N/A
5. Review and Discuss the Commission Priority List
a.
b.
Current List
New Additions
6. Other Business
a.
Groot, Inc Facility Tour
Note: Confirm your attendance to Dave Shah, P.E., Assistant Director of Public
Works at dshah@westchicago.org.
i. 9:00 AM — Transfer Station Tour in West Chicago (Appx. 1 hour)
1. Address: West Chicago Transfer Station — 1995 Powis Road,
West Chicago, Illinois
ii. 10:00 AM — Commute time to MRF Facility (Appx. 45 mins)
iii, 11:00 AM — MRF Facility Tour in Elk Grove Village (Appx. 1 Hour)
1. Address: 1759 Elmhurst Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Tour Guidelines:
i. Clothing: Sturdy walking shoes or boots are required (closed-toe). Attendees must wear
hi-vis safety vests and caps, which will be provided.
ii. Cell Phone/Cameras: Cell phone use is prohibited during the tour. Photos and videos may
be taken with prior approval by the site manager.
iii. Guide Ratio: The ratio is 1 guide per 10 visitors for ages 13 and up.
iv. Age: Children under 13, including younger siblings, are not permitted on the tour.
v. Route: A specific tour route has been established for the safety of visitors. Entry into
facility buildings is strictly prohibited without prior approval from the site manager.
vi. Conduct: The MRF (Material Recovery Facility) is a working facility and must be respected
as such. Visitors must stay with their group and follow the designated route at all times.
475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200
West Chicago, Illindkkage 1 af @30) 293-3028 Ruben Pineda Michael L. Guttman
60185 westchicago.org MAYOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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vii. Cancellation: Site management reserves the right to cancel or suspend any tour at any
time.
7. Adjournment
a. The meeting concluded at 12:20 P.M.,
Respectfully,
Dave Shah, PE
Assistant Director of Public Works
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