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CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
August 25, 2011
6:30 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Pam Barkhaus
Rob Didrikson
Kesha Nelson
Carol Davit
Joe Winkelmann
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT
Sister Camilla Verret
Edith Vogel
Scott Stacey
COUNCIL LIASION
Ralph Bray, Absent
STAFF PRESENT
Lauren Hershey
Janice McMillian
1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Council Liaison and Staff
The Chairman, four regular members were present and the meeting was called to order at 6:44
p.m. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Ms. Nelson asked for a motion to adopt the agenda. Ms. Davit moved and Mr. Winkelmann
seconded to adopt the agenda as printed.
3. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 25, 2011
Ms. Barkhaus moved and Ms. Nelson seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular
meeting of August 25, 2011 with amendments.
4. Recycling Update
Ms. Hershey gave an update about the recycling in Jefferson City and gave an update on
upcoming events. There is an e-waste collection scheduled for October 8, 2011 in the City Hall
parking lot and there has been some discussion on setting up a permanent e-waste collection site.
Mr. Didrikson suggested that he would like to see more education about the recycling programs
and suggested the EQC do some outreach.
5. EQC Council Presentation
Ms. Nelson would like for the Commission to present a polished presentation for the City Council
focusing on the direction that the EQC would like to take. Mr. Didrikson indicated he would like to
see the City and EQC go in the direction of Sustainability. Mr. Winkelmann said he would like to
see the EQC presented to the Council. Ms. Nelson indicated that the Commission would wait on
presenting the report to the Council and telling them the direction they will go until the ordinance
is reviewed.
6. Other Business
Ms. Davit discussed a “Green Academy” that gives residents a chance to learn about important
environmental issues. Ms. Davit also like to see more information “pushed” to residents instead
of making them search for it.
7. Adjourn. There being no further business, Ms. Barkhaus moved and Mr. Didrikson seconded to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lauren Hershey