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October
2009
October Meeting Notes
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October 12, 2009, 7:30 PM - Municipal Center Lunchroom
Attendees: Jim Weihrouch, Stephanie Hastings, John McCollum, Jean McCollum, Rick Kosek, Jeff Davis, Mark Skowron, Bill Dawe, Christine Martersteck, Joe McElroy, Bob Fieseler, Paul Hinterlong, Sue Walker
I. EVENTS
þ Cool Ride-Clean Choice was Oct 10 and NCEC collected two enrollments during the event. There was very little attendance, it was very cold. þ UofI Extension Oct 14 (1100 E. Warrenville Rd. Ste 170) – Mark Skowron will attendþ Green Town, Columbia College (Chicago) Oct 15 – Mark Skowron, Jodi Trendler and Jim Weihrouch plan to attend.þ Chamber Green Committee Oct 19 – Jim Weihrouch, Bill Dawe and Jodi Trendler to attend. Committee Chair is Dr. Everton Walters.þ DuPage County Green Building Expo Oct 23rd 8:00 am-12:00 pm – Bill Dawe, Chris Martersteck and Jim Weihrouch plan to attend.
II. CITY OF NAPERVILLE
þ Flex Fuel Kits – 30 cars could be converted to flex fuels. Bob Fieseler informed group name of Fleet Manager is Jim Inglese, City has 3 filling stations/locations, and warned kits would void manufacturer warranty. Mentioned DuPage Forrest Preserve contact Karl Schultz as a good resource. Stephanie Hastings to set up meeting with Jim to discuss possibility.þ LED Streetlight Test – Naperville will be testing PolyBright brand LED streetlights along the south side of Diehl Rd. between Country Club Blvd and Fairway Drive from now until January 2010. Residents are encouraged to submit feedback to Kathy Rendek rendekk@naperville.il.us or 305-6201.þ Green Fuels Depot – Bob Fieseler gave an update. Bill containing $1.5 million funding will go to vote in Senate within October. Line items such as these seldom get pulled out prior to vote. Have a meeting with Packer 10/13 to begin discussions on which components of project would be funded with $1.5 million.þ Hydrogen Fueling Station – Bob Fieseler said the City will be acquiring a used hydrogen fueling station from BP for no charge (other than the costs associated with collecting/retrieving equipment from CA). BP has exited hydrogen business but has invested millions in switch grass/cellulose facility in FL.þ Solar Vehicle Challenge – Naperville most likely will be the finish line in a college-built solar powered vehicle race in late June 2010. NCC offered dorm room space to competitors.
III. NCEC PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROPOSAL
þ Stephanie Hastings gave update about meeting with Nadja Lalvani, Katie Wernberg and Jennifer Runestad in which proposal was reviewed. Following meeting Dan DiSanto send out a clarifying email stating the city in the short term will be focusing on marketing new programs, no more than $10K will be allocated to NCTV17 to create a video, and remaining funds will be spend on mass education (determination of remaining funds will be made near the beginning of 2010). þ Speakers Series NCC Update from Mark Skowron – Ken Hanna of NCC inquired about technical and reception details/needs. Rate of Meiley Swallow Hall is $175 and City of Naperville partnership would be beneficial due to certificate of insurance being on record. Mark to continue to work with Ken on concept and pricing.þ NCEC agreed to refine existing resident education presentation and begin reaching out to organizations such as Rotary, Homeowners Confederation and Jaycees. Need to consider seasonal messages such as holiday lighting, too. Stephanie Hastings to contact Chris Martersteck about updating presentation
IV. BUSINESS COMMITTEE RELAUNCH –
Stephanie Hastings announced Jim Weihrouch is the new Business Committee Chair. Jim handed out latest draft of survey and asked members to provide feedback directly to him. Stephanie and Jim plan to speak with Dr. Walters prior to the initial Chamber Green Committee meeting to get a better understanding of initiative and how NCEC can be involved/help/support the effort.
V. FUNDING
þ Grant opportunities – DuPage Community Foundation grant application submitted 8/7/09. City of Naperville applications due November 2nd. Joe McElroy will follow up with Bob Fieseler to see if NCEC is a good fit for SECA. Bill Dawe and Jim Weihrouch indicated they would help with SECA application.þ Need to prepare list of targets and calendar of grant application deadlines.
VII. FUTURE MEETINGS
11/2 - 7:30-9:30 City Hall mtg room A12/10 - 7:30-9:30 City Hall mtg room A2010 Meeting Schedule is here – Stephanie Hastings will email new schedule to distribution list.
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