EAC members in attendance: Tinku Khanwalkar, Holly Edinger, Dieter Kretschy, Maria Ocasio, Jon
Stanely, Jennifer Swann
Non-EAC members present: Mary Tomlinson (resident of the Jordan Heights neighborhood, Jon Zeller,
Lacey Pasco, RJ Lane
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Welcome and introduction
Review and approval of May Minutes
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Minutes approved
Reports from EAC on Goals
1. Drive Greater Transparency and Accountability (Tinku)
Need a metric for tree equity (Holly)
Need a metric for lead exposure (Maria)
Need a metric/ metrics for energy use/ CO2 (Jon Z.)
2. Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Allentown (Leo)
No Update from Promise Neighborhood
Lehigh U. students are doing solar powered wood kiln that would be used by Promise
Neighborhood Climate Corp will get job training on this
Lacey has a new “guide to being outside”
3. Plan for a Sustainable and Resilient Allentown (Jon Z. and Tinku)
See the metrics item above
Encourage city to develop a larger plan based on data from city
Look for votable action/ recommendation in July
4. City staff is looking for EAC support on stormwater management
City Staff (Angie DiBuo) is looking for EAC support for rain gardens and green infrastructure.
(Holly, Lacey and Mary)
Can we develop a metric for our dashboard?
5. Improve Community Health Outcomes (Leo)
Radon Testing for homes with Civilian Climate Corp. (Promise Neighborhood)
6. City staff is looking for EAC support on stormwater management
City Staff (Angie DiBuo) is looking for EAC support for rain gardens
Radon Testing for homes with Civilian Climate Corp. (Promise Neighborhood)
7. Increase Environmental Stewardship
Liter prevention program with Promise Neighborhood
Liter prevention program with city parks program
Radon Testing for homes with Civilian Climate Corp. (Promise Neighborhood)
8. Business Recognition Program
No update
9. Earth Day Program(s)
10. Review and advise on DEP letters
Question from guest (Mary) about Jordan Park Greenway plan.
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Welcome and introductions
Review and approval of May minutes
EAC Meeting Minutes 5-9-2022
