APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Finney asked for approval of the minutes for
September 23, 2009.
Commissioner Buck corrected the verbiage regarding the sale
of Ashland Sanitary to Recology not Ecology.
Commissioner Chapman moved to approve the minutes for September 23, 2009 with the stated correction and Commissioner Corns seconded the motion.
Voice Vote: All Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC FORUM
Megan Janssen introduced herself to the Commission. Her
interests include sustainable building, and wishes to be more
involved in the community. She is originally from here is and
now back from College.
Huelz announced the transition town meetings are held the first
Thursday of the month at Peace House.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting- December 09, 2009
ASHLAND SANITARY & RECYCLING UPDATE
Commissioner Buck updated the Commission for October:
Ashland Sanitary officially became Recology, October 13th, 2009.
Electronics Recycling—In June there was 5 tons processed, and
in July there was 9 tons, August 2.8 tons and for September 4.2
tons.
Compost Classes at Recycle Center
Agenda Item.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
Delayed discussion to subcommittee report.
#2 Plastic Round-Up Jackson County
Held October 23 and 24th and collected 36,300 pounds of
plastic between the Ashland site and the Expo site. Ashland had
440 cars and Expo has 355 cars.
Leaf Bag Program
Between this Commission and the Public Works department, 83
sets of bags were offset for Ashland citizens, by the second day
it was offered. Lots of discussion regarding different options for
approaching the problem within the City including education,
matching leaf distribution, and outlying city solutions.
Free Leaf Day, November 9th and 23rd
OLD BUSINESS
Councilor Jackson stated there would be a study session hopefully during the month of December to review all the comments and suggestions for the Vision and Value Statements. Council goals will hopefully be reviewed in January 2010.
To streamline information to the Commission membership, give any emails and attachments to Mary McClary and she will send them out with the packet by the prior Thursday or Friday before the meeting.
Sub-Committees
1. Sustainability Strategic
Commissioner Lotz read the Sustainability /Strategic goals
for the Commission to discuss.
Chairperson Finney brought up the time period for goals,
and Councilor Jackson clarified that goals would be from
12-18-24 months and usually goals in addition to existing
programs. The Commission discussed ideas for short term
measurable goals that could be worked on within the next
24 months, and recognized these goals were long
term. Commissioner Buck asked them to include water,
rainwater catchments and zero waste as long term goals.
2. Green Building
Commissioner Runkel suggested two recommendations for
goals.
Goal # 4: to add education for the community and
city staff.
Goal # 6: worked on details of what green building
would be and is part of the attachment.
More goals included: mixed used development, energy
conservation, continuing the weatherization programs, and
reducing construction waste. Education for community and
staff.
The Commission members discussed at length different
goals, earmarks for on-going growth.
3. Local Energy Production
Goal recommendations will be to meet our Tier !! energy
needs with a combination of conservation and renewable
energy.
4. Water Quality and Storm Runoff
Storm Stencil Drain project to be upgraded and redirected.
Commissioners discussed water issues and conservation.
Short term goals include: Water and Energy efficient tips on
bills, Paper Stock, and Electronic billing
Commissioner Hartman made a motion to approve the stated latter that emphasis the following suggestions: Water and Energy Efficient Tips on The utility bills; paper stock; and Electronic Billing. Motion seconded by Commission Lotz.
Chairperson Finney suggested we support the Council goals with direct feedback to their goals. Commissioner Runkel discussed this letter would be at a different level, than a response to the specific goals. The Commissioners discussed the issue.
Voice Vote: All Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
5. Climate Change Initiatives
The statistics support people trying to not believe the climate
changes are happening. No goals to report at this time.
Croman Advisory Committee
Commissioner Chapman updated the Commission on the
discussions regarding the project. He stated the primary focus
for the property is jobs.
NEW BUSINESS
Future of Compost Classes
Set aside for next meeting or January meeting.
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Commissioner Lotz will not be at the January and February
meeting.
Robbin Pierce reported the refrigerator recycling program is now
in place. Commissioner Buck would like to see the liaisons report
on a quarterly basis.
ADJOURNMENT
8:05 pm.