421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Environmental Committee  
Final Summary  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Tuesday, March 3, 2026  
8:30 AM  
Room 3500A  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
8:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Saba Haider at 8:30 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Other members present: Paula Deacon Garcia, Yeena Yoo  
Staff Present: Steve Travia, Joy Hinz, Geoffrey Matteson, Myles Barnes, Jennifer Boyer, Ian  
Johnstone, and Nicholas Alfonso.  
Evans, Haider, Honig, LaPlante, and Martinez  
Cronin Cahill  
PRESENT  
ABSENT  
3.  
4.  
5.  
CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR HAIDER  
Chair Haider welcomed committee members and shared news about a new sustainability  
initiative she is leading.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Kay Mckeen - Executive Director of SCARCE updated the board on the success of their outreach  
events and highlighted the upcoming events SCARCE is preparing for.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
26-0843  
Environmental Committee Minutes - Regular meeting - Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026  
2-3 Minutes Summary - Final Revised.pdf  
Attachments:  
APPROVED  
Lynn LaPlante  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.  
PRESENTATIONS  
6.A.  
26-0910  
Kane DuPage Soil Water District Presentation  
Kane DuPage Soil Water District Presentation.pdf  
Attachments:  
Kat Gerdts, Administrative Coordinator for Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District  
talked about the Soil and Water Conservation District's history in Chicago. Kat shared how  
SWCD is mandated to exist and highlighted how its leadership operates. Additionally, Kat  
explained SWCD's work with local community Urban Development Projects and how it has  
expanded over time in the greater Chicagoland area. Kat concluded her presentation by detailing  
KDSWCD’s leadership in providing education to both the community and industry  
professionals. Chair Haider responded to this presentation and thanked Kat for coming today.  
7.  
STAFF REPORTS  
7.A.  
26-0844  
2026 Spring Sign Recycling Flyer  
2026 Spring Sign Recycling Flyer .pdf  
Attachments:  
Joy Hinz, Environmental & Sustainability Programs Manager reminded the committee members  
about the upcoming Spring 2026 Sign Recycling event happening on March 20th-March 21st.  
Vice Chair Lucy Evans commented on the timing of this event and Joy clarified the thought  
process behind the decision on when to have this event for the public.  
8.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Member Andrew Honig updated the committee with a brief overview of his meeting with the  
mayor of Lombard and SCARCE about reviving the Village's Recycling Extravaganza. County  
Board Member Paula Deacon Garcia requested information regarding existing educational  
programs that promote best practices for the disposal of 'flushable' wipes. Nicholas Kottmeyer -  
Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Public Works responded to Paula and shared about  
how much of an environmental hazard 'flushable' wipes can be. Chair Haider responded to all  
comments by expressing the need to brainstorm and collaborate on ways to educate the  
community on the proper disposal of 'flushable' wipes.  
9.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
10.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 AM.