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Environment Committee

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Aug 1, 2026

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Environment Committee meeting summary

Published Aug 1, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Tree preservation ordinance advances

The committee reached unanimous consensus to move the tree preservation ordinance forward with minor staff edits, setting it up for a July 8 Village Board meeting.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Tree ordinance discussion continues

The committee continued work on a draft tree ordinance for private property, including how to fine tree removals done without a permit.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Environment Committee meeting summary

The committee heard a presentation on common recycling confusion and set April 13 as the start of Dark Sky Week activities in Homer Glen. Members also discussed upcoming 2026 environmental events, tree planting, and a tree ordinance review.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 13, 2026

Tree preservation ordinance discussion

The committee continued working through a tree preservation ordinance, focusing on how to value nuisance trees and set restitution and mitigation numbers before sending the proposal to the Board.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Environment Committee advances waste reduction plans

The committee discussed waste-reduction ideas for Homer Fest, including a water refill station, reusable 100% aluminum cups, and plastic-free utensils, and it confirmed that the water station and utensils would be covered by the Environment Committee.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 20, 2026

Tree preservation discussion continues

Residents and committee members focused on the tree preservation ordinance, with public comments emphasizing the importance of protecting trees and the need to consider commercial properties as well.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Environment Committee meeting summary

The committee discussed tree ordinance updates, conservation events, a memorial tree application, and a data center item tied to a C.A.R.E. fact sheet. Several approvals were routine, including minutes from November 4, 2025 and January 5, 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Environment Committee meeting summary

The committee discussed public/private electric vehicle charging stations, the 2026 calendar of events and activities, holiday string lights recycling through January 30, and ongoing tree preservation concerns. It approved the agenda as written and adjourned after continuing discussion on environmental code issues.

2 min readMunicipal coverage