The Environment Committee meets on the second Monday of each month.
Please check meeting calendars and agendas to
confirm date, time, and location of meetings.
As required by the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act, agendas and notices
are posted on this website and at Village Hall no later than 48 hours before a
meeting. Meetings are open to the public. Some meetings may include time for
public comment and will be noted as such on the agenda. Additional meetings may
be scheduled as needed with the required notice given.
Goals & Achievements
The Environment Committee supports the preservation of Homer Glen's natural
resources through the Conservation Design ordinance, the protection of trees,
encouraging native landscaping as cost saving and energy saving concepts, and
sustainability measures for future generations.
In 2007, the committee organized the first Earth Hour event in Homer Glen to
promote energy saving measures and bring awareness to light pollution.
Residents and businesses were encouraged to turn off non-essential lights for
one hour.
Another first for the committee was the First Earth/Day Arbor Day event held
on April 26, 2007 with over 40 businesses, organizations, and individuals
participating.
The 7th annual Homer Glen Lands Day was held in September 2007 with a tree
planting and awards to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The
Committee also initiated Homer Glen's�‚��„�s membership in the Clean Air Counts program
which has led to the Village being recognized for its efforts at the bronze and
silver level.
Membership
- Trustee Margaret Sabo, Chairman
- Robert Gatz, Member
- Randy Juras, Member
- Marlene Korso, Member
- Kathy Kudla, Member
- Bob Moses, Member
- Cynthia Rataj, Member
- Sue Steilen, Member / Staff Liaison
- Sharon Sweas, Member
- Cathleen Rehr, Advisor
- Mayor Jim Daley, Ex-officio