Ordinance. Chapter 2 – Administration, Article V. Additional Boards and Commissions, Division 2. Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission. Amended by Ordinance O-17-642 top reduce membership. (CM-06-238-17)

Appointing Authority
City Council

Composition
The Commission is composed of 9 resident members. In addition, one member of the city council shall be appointed to serve as an ex officio member.

Terms
The Commissioners serve three year terms that expire on August 31.

Meeting Dates and Times
The Commissioners meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center.

January 20, 2022
February 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
April 21, 2022
May 19, 2022
June 16, 2022
July 21, 2022
August 18, 2022
September 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
November 17, 2022
December 15, 2022

Meeting Location
Community Center
City of Oak Park
14300 Oak Park Blvd.
Oak Park, MI 48237

Purpose
To consider and advise the Department of Public Works and the City Council concerning any and all of the following matters: Public information, education outreach, and City-sponsored services relating to recycling, yard waste collection, household hazardous waste collection, and waste reduction. Environmental education, especially school-based programs.
Public information for residents relating to energy savings. Public information for residents relating to household activities that enhance and conserve water quality and water resources. Public education and events relating to tree planting and maintenance for environmental protection. Other topics relating to recycling, waste reduction, and environmental protection brought to the commission by staff or the City Council.

Actively Serving Members

The following individuals are active members of this Board:

Leslie Ellis
Clarissa Clemons
Steven Gold
Alvin Lewis
Jonathan Nachman
Meghan Oesterle
Richard Readus
Kenneth Sherman

City Council Representative: Solomon Radner
Staff Liaison: David DeCoster, Deputy Director, Department of Public Works

Events and Activities
Haul Your Own Junk Away
Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding Event

Meeting Minutes

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