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stated that they did review the current ordinance related to outdoor wood boilers/solid fuel-fired <br />heating devices, which is a good start. She recognized the issues that can exist in enforcing <br />nuisances. She noted that they worked with Stillwater Township on this issue and provided an <br />overview of their ordinance and related standards. She provided some ideas that could be <br />considered for an updated ordinance and regulations, recognizing challenges that could still exist. <br />She also provided additional suggestions that could assist with taking action on the current issues. <br /> <br />Board Member Salami arrived. <br /> <br />3. APPROVE AGENDA <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Bernard and seconded by Board Member Hagerty to approve the agenda <br />as submitted. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Members Bernard, Hagerty, and <br />Salami. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Burgess, Houts, and Moore. <br /> <br />4. APPROVE MINUTES <br /> <br />4.01: Approve Meeting Minutes Dated May 19, 2025 <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Bernard and seconded by Board Member Salami to approve the regular <br />meeting minutes dated May 19, 2025. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Members Bernard, Salami, and <br />Hagerty. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Burgess, Houts, and Moore. <br /> <br />2. POLICY BOARD BUSINESS (Continued) <br /> <br />2.01: Continued Discussion on Exterior Solid Fuel-Fired Heated Devices (Continued) <br /> <br />Chairperson Fetterley stated that it sounds like the use of these devices can be controversial based <br />on the pollution factor. She referenced a previous discussion where it was mentioned that perhaps <br />people are burning things they should not be, and asked if the sensors mentioned in the presentation <br />would have a way to identify if that is happening. <br /> <br />Ms. Kuhl-Stennes commented that the air sensors would only measure particular pollution and <br />would not be able to distinguish if anything else was being burned. <br /> <br />Board Member Hagerty asked if the stack height would make a difference in smoke disbursement. <br /> <br />Mr. Ellis commented that a stack would have to go pretty high to get a disbursement that neighbors <br />would benefit from, but that could also have unintended consequences related to the speed of <br />combustion. <br /> <br />Board Member Hagerty asked for more information on how the dryness of wood is tested. <br /> <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / August 18, 2025 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br />