Sustainability Commission meeting summary
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The commission agreed the Green Business Program needs to be reviewed and updated, and a member will contact the Illinois Green Alliance for current guidance. Commissioners also began planning a possible 2026 Sustainability Day focused on resident education and environmental information.
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What this means
The commission approved its previous meeting minutes and discussed how to improve its outreach to residents. It wants to refresh the Green Business Program and gather updated guidelines before bringing the topic back for future discussion. Commissioners also talked about sharing more recycling and composting information and may plan a Sustainability Day event in 2026 to educate adults in the community.
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- Approved the September 2, 2025 minutes by a 4-0 vote.
- Agreed the Green Business Program needs review and updating.
- Commissioner Tuhowski will contact the Illinois Green Alliance for the latest guidelines and updates.
- Commissioners agreed to bring more ideas for a possible Sustainability Day to the November meeting.
- Commissioner Conley volunteered to lead early planning for the proposed Sustainability Day.
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Agenda
- 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
- 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- September 2, 2025
- 3. PUBLIC COMMENT
- 4. STAFF LIAISON'S REPORT
- A. 2025 Community Pride Award Ceremony PlanningDecision: STAFF LIAISON'S REPORT
- B. Public Works Open HouseDecision: STAFF LIAISON'S REPORT
- 5. OLD BUSINESS
- A. Green Business Program RevivalDecision: OLD BUSINESS
- 6. NEW BUSINESS
- A. 2025 Accomplishments - 2026 OutlookDecision: NEW BUSINESS
- 7. OTHER
- 8. ADJOURNMENT
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