THE VILLAGE OF HAWTHORN WOODS

ENVIROMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING

February 19, 2004

7:30 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Trustee Riess at 7:38 p.m.

Present: Ms. Felice

Mr. Heraty

Mr. Bickley

Mr. Dixon

Mr. Schweitzer

Absent: Mr. Pearlman

Also Present: Trustee Riess, Liaison

I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Schweitzer, seconded by Mr. Heraty to approve the December 2003 and January 2004 minutes. On a voice vote the motion carried unanimously.

II. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COMMITTEE

None this month

III. TREE ORDINANCE

Trustee Riess stated that Village Attorney Robin Jones is still reviewing the possibility of enacting an ordinance allowing the Village to conduct inspections for the Emerald Ash Borer and other destructive insects. Mr. Dixon once again stressed the importance of passing such ordinance as soon as possible. Mr. Dixon said Mr. Burglund made a proposal of $750 per inspection to conduct a driving inspection of all Village trees. Mr. Burglund suggested two inspections per year.

Mr. Pearlman arrived at 7:45 p.m.

Ms. Felice questioned holding inspections in January and February. The Committee decided it would be better to conduct inspections in spring and fall.

A motion was made by Mr. Schweitzer to retain Mr. Richard Burglund to conduct two inspections during FY 05 at a cost of $750 per inspections. Seconded by Mr. Dixon. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

IV. NEW BUSINESS

Trustee Riess stated that the Village is considering adopting a landscape ordinance for new developments. There would be cooperative sessions between Plan Commission and the Environmental Committee to work on establishing landscape plans when property is going to be developed. Mr. Bickley stated the Village of Fort Sheridan has a landscape ordinance and he would obtain a copy for our review.

V. OLD BUSINESS

The tree sale is still being planned in the future.

The Committee would like to pursue some type of Arbor Day activities.

On a motion by Mr. Heraty and a second by Mr. Schweitzer, the Environmental Committee adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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John Bickley, Chairperson Donna Lobaito, Recording Secretary