03/27/2019 Environmental Board Minutes

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Enivornmental Board March 27, 2019 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Heiskary inquired if 42 enforcements actions were typical for the year. Also if there is adequate resources to complete the SWPPP activities each year. Mr. Asleson replied that the number of enforcements is the close to the same number as the previous year. As far as the funding goes – it seems to be enough unless there is an unforeseen event that depletes the funding. No one in the audience had any concerns or questions about the MS4 update. Ms. Kaufenberg made a MOTION to accept the MS4 update and Ms. Holmes seconded the motion. Approved 7-0 VII DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Earth Day Earth Day is April 21, 2019 from 12-3pm at Wargo Center. Volunteers should be there at 11AM and wear their green shirts.  Would like to have the slide presentation from last year.  Updated information on Emerald Ash Borer, infection map and where residents can bring their Ash trees.  Dog waste information should be available  Simple Solutions bags/flyers will be present to raise awareness of the number of textiles that are going into the landfill  Marshan and Sunrise parks have clean up volunteers  Target wants to be involved  Volunteers – Paula will ask her past students, also Shawn and her son Mr. Asleson will send an email to the board members closer to the event with any questions and a brief list of what will be displayed at the event. B. Recycling Updates Mr. Asleson mentioned that there has not been an Recycling Intern job yet. Recent phone interview were promising, but that student can’t start until mid-May There are 291 people signed up for the City’s Organics program. And some of those may have trasitioned to Walters blue bag program. Annual Recycling Day is Saturday, May 18 from 9am -3pm. (Correct date). Mr. Heiskary asked if there has been any feedback from the recycling haulers about not being able to take certain items anymore because the economics of certain items- such as plastics.