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Calendar of Events

Environmental Advisory Council

Description

City of Reading

Environmental Advisory Council

 Tuesday, September 22, 2026

12:00 p.m.

Pendora Park, S 18th & Forest Sts

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EAC members: A. Sellers, B. Vitale, C. Curran-Myers, D. Beane, S. Thompson, A. Meas, N. Addeo

Council Representatives – C. Miller, R. Nunez

City Staff – B. Ayers-Fisher, M. Smith, B. Murray, S. Bachman, S. Harrity, D. Anspach, R. Bradley, K. Zeiber, S. Wangolo, D. Edwards

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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 – August 11, 2026

II.      Upcoming Meetings, Events, and Staff Updates

2026 Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Conference – October 14 & 15 DoubleTree

Halloween on Penn – October 29 – 5 – 8 pm 600 block of Penn St

III.    Old Business

  1. Signage / Mapping Installation - Cathy Curran-Myers, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  2. Single Use Plastics – David Beane
  3. 2026 Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Conference – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  4. Schuylkill River Trail Gateway Bridge – Bethany Ayers-Fisher, Don Edwards
  5. Support Letter for Greenhouse Manager – Cathy Curran-Myers
  6. EAC Strategic Planning
  7. Berks Nature EAC Presentation – David Beane

IV.    New Business

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V.      Committee Updates

  1. Communications Committee Update – Bill Vitale
  2. Policy Committee Update – David Beane
  3. Green Infrastructure Committee Update – Cathy Curran-Myers

VI.    Project Updates (as needed)

  1. Use of Motorized Bikes and Electric Scooters – Shelly Smith
  2. Goggleworks Rain Barrel Workshop – Scott Bachman
  3. Rain Garden Installations - Cathy Curran-Myers, Scott Bachman
  4. Sidewalk Program – Angela Meas
  5. Green Building Alliance – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  6. GESA Project Update – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  7. EPA Exide Cleanup Update – David Beane, Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  8. Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  9. Urban Agriculture – Cathy Curran-Myers, Shelly Smith
  10. Invasive Plants / Noxious Weeds Education – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers
  11. MP3 Environmental Committee – Cathy Curran-Myers
  12. Storm Water / MS4 Issues – Scott Bachman, Bill Murray
  13. Solid Waste / Recycling – Steve Harrity
  14. BCTV Program – David Beane
  15. City-owned Dams – David Anspach, Scott Bachman
  16. Road Salt BMP – Cathy Curran-Myers

VII.   Other Matters

VIII. Long Term Projects (discuss as needed)

  1. Environmental Justice Issues - Cathy Curran-Myers
  2. Code Review Committee – Cathy Curran-Myers
  3. PFAs – Bill Murray
  4. Zero Waste Plan – Bethany Ayers-Fisher
  5. Comprehensive Plan
  6. Fluoride in Drinking Water – David Beane, Cathy Curran-Myers

IX.     Next Meeting – October 27, 2026 at noon via Zoom

X.      Adjourn