Minutes Environ Steward 12 3 02MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 3, 2002
4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL ANNEX, 1300 MAIN, CONFERENCE ROOM # 1
Bill Niemann called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nemmers, Bill Niemann, Michael Hirsch, Andrea Bixler
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Michael Buelow (Two new Commissioners will be sworn in
before the next meeting)
STAFF PRESENT:
Paul Horsfall, Mary Rose Corrigan
Bill Niemann completed the Certification of Compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings
Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
John Nemmers moved to approve the Minutes of the November 5, 2002 ESAC
meeting. Andrea Bixler seconded the motion. There were no changes or
additions and the Minutes were approved as distributed.
TEST AGENDA:
Bill Niemann requested that he be allowed to give an update on the Stormwater
Utility Advisory Committee that he represents the Commission on. This item was
set as # 2 under "Commission - Old Business." With these changes, Andrea
Bixler moved to approve the agenda. John Nemmers seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Stormwater Utility Advisory Committee Update.
Bill Niemann gave a bdef update about the progress of this committee. He
stated that he could not attend the next meeting. John Nemmers volunteered to
represent the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Lighting Regulations.
Mary Rose Corrigan stated that this information was sent to the Commissioners
for their information. Ms. Garrity has indicated that she will make a presentation
to the Commission at the January 2003 meeting regarding lighting regulations.
Mary Rose briefly explained to the Commissioners the City's current lighting
regulations. She stated the Planning Services Department follows up on
complaints. She stated that at the current time, there are no ordinances
addressing candles or the amount of light necessary. Mary Rose stated that if
the Commission is interested in investigating this subject, the City Council should
probably give their approval first. Bill Niemann stated that the Planning Services
Department did not request the Commission's input on this subject. He also
questioned the fact that Ms. Garrity is not a Dubuque citizen. Mary Rose will
check on the lighting regulations for billboards.
After a brief discussion on this topic, John Nemmers suggested that the
Commission should hear her presentation in January and ask any questions at
that time, before making any decision about whether or not the Commission
should pursue the matter.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW
BUSINESS:
1. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES,)
Bill Niemann referred the Commission to the memo from Engineering (included
in packet.) Mary Rose stated that this was just for the Commission's information
at this point, but the Commission's input will be needed as the process moves
forward. There are two groups the Commission will need to be a part of. Andrea
Bixler stated that some of the task forces seem to not have a lot to do, while
others have too much to complete in the given timeframe. Mary Rose stated that
she believes the task forces are based on the NPDES requirements. She stated
that Deron Muehdng, Engineering Department, would meet with the Commission
after meeting with the City Manager. Bill Niemann briefed the new
Commissioners about Deron's presentation at a previous ESAC meeting.
Mary Rose stated that the Commission did not need to take any action at this
time. She will have more information for the January 2003 meeting. Bill
Niemann questioned whether or not the time commitment for the Commissioners
might be a problem?
Paul Horsfall briefly explained the NPDES and the wastewater plant's future
requirements for "best management practices." He stated the City must show
what it is doing to achieve the State's requirements. Six or seven items must be
addressed in the permit application. He is not sure what the final permit
requirements will be.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC:
There was no one present to address the Commission.
CLARIFICATION OF TASKS:
Mary Rose will gather information on the lighting regulations for billboards. John
Nemmers will attend the next Stormwater Utility Advisory Committee meeting for
Bill Niemann.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next meeting date is January 7, 2003.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Stormwater management, NPDES, lighting regulations, deer program.
ADJOURNMENT:
Andrea Bixler moved to adjourn the meeting. Michael Hirsch seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Andrea Bixler
stated that she would not be at the January 2003 meeting.
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