===== PDF PAGE 1 ===== C I T Y O F WEST CHICAGO W H E R E H I S T O R Y & P R O G R E S S M E E T 475 Main Street West Chicago, Illinois 60185 T 630.293.2200 F 630.293.3028 westchicago.org Daniel Bovey MAYOR Viviana Ramirez CITY ADMINISTRATOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Thursday, July 16, 2026, 3:00 p.m. 725 Dayton Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Establish a Quorum 2. Tour of the West Chicago/Winfield Regional Water Treatment Plant Location: 725 Dayton Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 3. Approval of Minutes a. Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2026 4. Public Participation/Presentations 5. Items for Consent 6. Review and Discuss the Commission Priority List a. Current List b. New Additions or Upcoming Events i. Fall Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Event (Hawthorne Lane) – September 17, 2026, 5:00 PM 1. Meet Up Location: 1400 W. Hawthorne Lane ii. Pumpkin Composting – November 7, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 1. Location: New Hope United Methodist Church, 643 E. Washington St iii. Holiday Lights Recycling Event – November 27, 2026 to January 15, 2027 1. Drop-off Locations: City Hall, New Hope United Methodist Church, Murphy Ace Hardware, Water Treatment Plant, West Chicago Library, The ARC Center, Jewel Osco 7. Other Business a. Commission’s FY 2027 Budget Request Due Friday, August 21, 2026 i. Submit to Staff Liaison August 12, 2026 ii. 2026 Budget Request Enclosed b. 2026 Community Survey Results – Commissioner Kesler c. August 2026 Meeting & Tour Update – Commissioner Blaus d. Data Center Timeline & Discussion 8. Sustainability Subcommittee Updates 9. Liaison Updates (e.g., Development Committee, Downtown Revitalization Commission) 10. Upcoming Commission Meetings a. August 20, 2026, 6:00 PM, City Hall b. September 17, 2026, 5:00 PM, Water Treatment Plant 11. Adjournment ===== PDF PAGE 2 ===== WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET 475 Main Street West Chicago, Illinois 60185 T 630.293.2200 F 630.293.3028 westchicago.org Daniel Bovey MAYOR Viviana Ramirez CITY ADMINISTRATOR Draft MEETING MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION June 18, 2026, 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order & Establish a Quorum a. Dave Shah, Staff Liaison, called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. b. Members in attendance included Chair Nazree Williams, Co-Chair Allen Rodriguez, Commissioner Bob Blaus, Commissioner Victoria Burris, Commissioner David Carlson, Commissioner Tyler Kesler, and Commissioner Matt McClure. c. Aldermanic liaison present included Alderman Christopher Swiatek. d. Staff liaison present included Assistant Director of Public Works, Dave Shah. 2. Approval of Minutes a. Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2026 i. Blaus made a motion, seconded by Rodriguez, to approve the Meeting Minutes. 1. Voting Yea: Williams, Rodriguez, Blaus, Burris, Carlson, Kesler, and McClure 2. Voting Nay: None. 3. Public Participation/Presentations a. None 4. Items for Consent a. None 5. Review and Discuss the Commission Priority List a. Current List i. Sustainability Plan – Subcommittee Update Discussion: Kesler requested additional direction from the Commission regarding the Subcommittee’s focus and priorities. Burris suggested noise pollution from train horns. Williams noted that the Subcommittee’s focus shifted following direction from the Mayor to identify the topics having the greatest impact on residents. The survey results will help guide this process. b. New Additions or Upcoming Events i. Fall Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Event (Hawthorne Lane) – TBD 1. Meet Up Location: 1400 W. Hawthorne Lane Discussion: Shah will add the Pumpkin Composting Event and Holidays Lights Recycling. Commissioners proposed scheduling the cleanup for the September 17, 2026, Environmental Commission meeting beginning at 5:00 P.M. ===== PDF PAGE 3 ===== a. Carlson made a motion, seconded by Blaus, to move the September 17, 2026, meeting to 5:00 P.M. i. Voting Yea: Williams, Rodriguez, Blaus, Burris, Carlson, Kesler, and McClure ii. Voting Nay: None. 6. Other Business a. Recycling Extravaganza Recap Discussion: Commissioners agreed it was a successful event. Shah noted that battery recycling might be something to consider for a future event, as several attendees inquired about battery recycling. Blaus suggested adding a food drive component to the event and exploring options for recycling or donating animal cages to a local shelter. b. Community Survey Discussion: Shah asked for a volunteer to review and report back to the Commission about the Community Survey results; Kesler volunteered. c. Healthy West Chicago Walkability Planning Task Force meeting Monday, June 29th at 9:30 A.M. Discussion: Shah noted that Healthy West Chicago is looking for a resident volunteer to participate in their Walkability Planning Task Force. Anyone interested can contact him. d. Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour in Fall Discussion: Commissioners agreed to a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at the July 16th Environmental Commission meeting. Blaus also suggested additional educational trips to local environmental facilities, including the Urban Stream Research Center, DuPage Water Commission, Blackwell, and Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Commissioners proposed several dates, one of which Blaus will coordinate with Kay McKeen of SCARCE and provide an update at a future meeting. i. Blaus made a motion, seconded by Rodriguez, to move the July 16, 2026, meeting to the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 3:00 P.M. 1. Voting Yea: Williams, Rodriguez, Blaus, Burris, Carlson, Kesler, and McClure 2. Voting Nay: None. e. July & August 2026 Meetings Discussion: Potential changes to the August meeting date will be confirmed after the educational tour(s) are confirmed. f. Carlson Report on Community Park Update Discussion: Carlson noted that surface work at the site is done, but some work on the groundwater is still being addressed. The portion of the property where park construction is occurring has been remediated to meet residential standards. g. Recognition of Commissioner Burris Discussion: Carlson awarded Burris the National Geographic Bee plush for her contribution and continued efforts to bring native plants to the City, including the newly planted garden beds at the Police Department. h. Soccer Field Update by Rodriguez Discussion: Rodriguez shared that the Mayor secured $300,000.00 from two soccer partners toward a potential soccer field project and committed an additional $50,000.00 toward the project. He noted that the project remains approximately $100,000.00 short of funding and that resident donations may help bridge the gap. ===== PDF PAGE 4 ===== 7. Upcoming Commission Meetings a. July 16, 2026, 6:00 PM, City Hall b. August 20, 2026: 6:00 PM, City Hall 8. Adjournment a. At 7:28 P.M., Rodriguez made a motion to adjourn, and Blaus seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Respectfully, Ashley Heidorn Public Works Administrative Assistant ===== PDF PAGE 5 ===== Page 1 of 2 Budget Request for the Environmental Commission To: City Council From: Environmental Commission Date: August 26, 2025 Subject: Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2026 Dear Mayor Daniel Bovey and Members of the City Council, The Environmental Commission is dedicated to protecting and enhancing our environment, efficiently managing natural resources, and improving the aesthetic/green space appearance of our city. As part of our ongoing commitment and in recognition of evolving state and federal regulations and potential policy changes, we are seeking budgetary support to advance a Single Use Bag campaign. This revenue generating initiative will help reduce waste, promote sustainable practices, and ensure our community remains proactive and aligned with the broader regulatory environment in Illinois. Budget Request Summary: 1. Consultant Services - $30,000.00 The commission is requesting funds for a professional consultant to provide guidance on the development and implementation of the Single Use Bag initiative. Their role will include analysis, raising public awareness, crafting clear communication strategies, guiding the development of an effective framework, and assisting the Environmental Commission with engaging key stakeholders to build broad understanding and support. This expertise will help ensure the program is effective, well-coordinated, and responsive to community needs. 2. Promotional and Educational Materials - $4,000.00 These funds are requested to support the creation and distribution of outreach materials designed to inform residents, businesses, and visitors about the Single Use Bag initiative. This includes printed items such as flyers, posters as well as media campaigns, graphics and online ads. Public information materials will ensure clear communication about the program and community benefits. A portion of this allocation will cover light refreshments at volunteer-led outreach events, encouraging participation and engagement. Total Budget Request: $34,000.00 We believe these budget requests are crucial/essential for/in continuing our efforts to foster a healthier, more sustainable, and engaged community. We appreciate your consideration and ongoing support for the work of the Environmental Commission. Please let me know how I can be more helpful. Thank you in advance for your support and let us know if you require additional information or clarification. Sincerely, ===== PDF PAGE 6 ===== Page 2 of 2 Nazree Williams Chair, Environmental Commission City of West Chicago