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Calendar of Events

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

 Tuesday, June 24, 2025

12:00 p.m.

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  • EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Thompson, J. Cole
  • Council Representatives – C. Miller, R. Nunez
  • City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, M. Smith, B. Murray, R. Gensemer, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, K. Zeiber, S. Wangolo

Public comment will be accepted in writing through an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Written public comment must be submitted by 11:00 am on the day of the meeting.  All comments received will be read into the record.  Those wishing to make comment at the meeting must also register prior to 11:00 am the day of the meeting by emailing or calling 610-655-6204.

I.       Opening Matters

  • Call to Order
  • Welcome from Chair
  • Public Comment
  • Approval of Minutes – April 22, 2025 & May 27, 2025

 

II.      Upcoming Meetings, Events, and Staff Updates

 

III.    Old Business

  • Beekeeping Zoning Amendment – Shelly Smith
  • Signage / Mapping Proposal, Funding - Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  • 2024 Annual Report to City Council – Shelly Smith
  • Use of ebikes in Reading – Jim Cole

 

IV.    New Business

 

V.      Project Updates (as needed)

  • Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
  • Policy Committee Update – David Beane
  • Green Infrastructure Committee Update – Cathy Curran-Myers
  • Goggleworks Rain Barrel Workshop – Scott Bachman
  • Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
  • GESA Project Update – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  • EPA Exide Cleanup Update – David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  • NREL Project – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  • Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  • Urban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
  • Technical Assistance from the Water Center at UPenn and the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  • Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
  • MP3 Environmental Committee – Cathy Curran-Myers
  • Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
  • Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
  • BCTV Program – Ryan Bradley
  • City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman

VI.    Other Matters

 

VII.   Long Term Projects (as needed)

  • Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
  • Code Review Committee – Bill Vitale
  • PFAs – Bill Murray
  • Zero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  • Comprehensive Plan
  • Fluoride in Drinking Water – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers

 

VII.   Next Meeting – Tuesday, August 12 @ 3rd & Spruce Playground

 

IX.     Adjourn