HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 8/4/2008 - Public Works Committee PUBLIC WORKS COMIVIITTEE MEETING
`-- Monday,August 4,2008
Aldermen's Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.
In Attendance Committee Members: Chairman Alderman Wimmer, Alderman Glab and Alderman
Murgatroyd. Absent: None.
Also in Attendance: Director of Public Works Schmitt, Alderman Santi, Alderman Peterson and City
Clerk Jones.
Public in Attendance: Dave Boger, 1102 Oakwood Drive, McHenry IL 60050.
Chairnian Alderman Wimmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Presentallon RegardinQ Alternative Ener�v Sources
Cha.irman Aldertnan Wimmer mtroduced Mr. Dave Boger a resident of the City of McHenry. Mr. Boger
announced to the Committee that he is thankful to live in the City of McHenry and expressed his
appreciation for the re-surfacing of streets throughout Whispering Oaks and the excellexrt snow removal
during the wirrter season.
Alderman Santi arrived at 7:01 p.m.
Mr. Boger informed the Committee that he recently read an article in the newspaper regarding Saudi
Arabia and expressed concern that the United Sta.tes has to grovel for energy sources. Mr. Boger outlined
a number of alternative energy sources, including nuclear energy. He stated the purpose of his visit is to
� invite representa.tives from the City of McHenry to participate in a presenta.tion by Mike Ryan,
superintendent of Erie Community Unit School District 1, an individual familiar with the use of wind
turbines as a source of energy.
Alderman Peterson arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Alderma.n Glab opined there is little doubt that the community needs alternative power sources. He
questioned what could be done on a local level. A brief discussion ensued regarding wind turbines and
the cost of wind turbines.
Chairman Alderman Wimmer expressed a willingness to aitend the Mike Ryan's presenta.tion if he is
invited. Director of Public Works Schmitt concurred.
New Business
There was no new business to discuss.
Adiournment
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab,to adjoum the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
Aye: Glab,Murgatroyd,Wimmer.
Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion cazried.
Resp s mitted,
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