Minutes
Conservation Commission
05/25/05
These Minutes are preliminary pending approval by Conservation Commission at the June 22, 2005 Conservation Commission Meeting. |
May 25, 2005– 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Amarotico called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. in the
ROLL CALL
Attendees: Charles Bennett, Russ Chapman, Joanne Krippaehne, Carol Carlson, Paige Prewett. Kate DeWayne, Ross Finney, and Jim Hartman were absent.
City Council Liaison: Alex Amarotico
Staff Liaison: Robbin Pearce
Student Liaison: none present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 27, 2005
Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the minutes of April 27th, 2005 and Commissioner Krippaehne seconded the motion.
Voice vote: all Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
The minutes of the Conservation Commission Meeting of March 30, 2005 were approved.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
Commissioner Chapman reported a successful phone book drive, with Talent Elementary taking first place and Walker Elementary coming in second. Total books collected were 5,463 for recycling. He also gave special recognition to the
Commissioner Chapman reported the first Compost class had 14-15 attendees and attributed the attendance to advertisement from Ashland Sanitary and the City of
CAPSTONE PROJECT REPORT
Sonya Brester (SOU senior) gave a power point presentation on the next segment of the
The Committee members asked various questions and discussed different recommendations Ms. Brester presented. The next segment of the Project would be to create programs for the City.
AOR Meeting
Commissioner Prewett reported she would not be able to attend this year, but Commissioner Chapman still plans to attend.
Update on Envelope Printing
Robbin Pearce reported to the Commission is would be possible to print on the outside of the utility billing envelopes and Kari Olsen was researching the costs involved. The members asked for both a one time print and multiple print costs. The members discussed a need for a marketing strategy and asked to put that discussion on the next agenda. They also discussed different strategies including making it easier for people to purchase green tags from the City of
Update on Tidings Ad
Robbin Pearce reported the first ad came out in the May 21st paper. The next ad will be in the June Revels. The Conservation Department contributed the remainder of the cost for the ad.
Budget $1,794.85
Commissioner Krippaehne reported the cost to purchase a canopy like the one the Commission rents would be $569.00, but there was lighter one for $350.00. The members discussed and decided to stay with their original motion and purchase a canopy for $350.00.
Commissioner Chapman made a motion to purchase a$100.00 gift certificate from the Grange Co-op for Claudia Law in recognition of teaching the Compost Classes this year. The motion was seconded by Carol Carlson.
Voice vote: all Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Krippaehne made a motion to purchase 20 Compost Bins in the amount of $279.80 from the Grange Co-op for the Compost Classes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Chapman.
Voice vote: all Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Bennett made a motion to pay
Voice vote: all Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Krippaehne made a motion to underwrite a JPR program either Jeff Golden or Living on Earth, and any fund left to be applied to the Renewable Pioneers brochures. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion.
Voice vote: all Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
1. Historic Conservation
2. Education/Events
Robbin Pearce and Eric Setterberg would be hosting a workshop on Water Wise Irrigation at
World Wellness Weekend is June 18 and 19. Saturday from 9:30-7:30, the Conservation Department’s presentation is at 5pm. Sunday hours are 9:30-7pm and the Conservation staff needs as many volunteers from the Conservation Commission as possible. This event will be able to utilize the new canopy.
3. Green Business
Robbin Pearce reported for Larry Giardina the United Bike Institute has a new 8.4 Kilowatt system. It is now the largest commercial site in the City so far. Also, she reported a 4K system up at the Heller’s
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Next meeting scheduled for June 22, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary McClary, Assistant to
Electric Department