HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.07.2021 MinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes
Special Meeting - April 7th, 2021
PRESENT: Pat Dwyer Hallquist, Michelle Bogden Muetzel, Bradley Spanbauer, Bob Poeschl, Lisa
Marone, Margy Davey
EXCUSED: Eric Degroot, Vic Oliver, Ken Osmond
STAFF: Brandon Nielsen (Staff Liaison)
I. Call to Order
Chairperson Davey called the meeting to order at 6:36pm and a quorum was declared present.
II. No Mow May Resolution
Motion by Poeschl to discuss No Mow May Resolution.
Seconded by Muetzel.
Mr. Poeschl asked whether the resolution should be amended to clarify that it is intended to be
annually and not just for 2021.
Ms. Davey stated that she didn’t believe there was any language in the resolution that said it
was for just 2021 or not.
Mr. Nielsen stated that he believes the intention of the resolution was to be continuous.
Ms. Davey asked if anyone else wanted to discuss the resolution and invited Mr. Del Toro to
discuss.
Mr. Del Toro explained that he is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Lawrence University in
Appleton and the coordinator of No Mow May. He let the board know that he is in attendance
to answer any questions the board may have.
Mr. Poeschl asked Mr. Del Toro if the resolution is sufficient and if it is similar to what has been
passed in other communities.
Mr. Del Toro replied that is was perfect and explained that the provided template is just a
generic starting point for communities.
Mr. Del Toro explained that this resolution is the seventh of its kind and he hopes to see at least
ten cities join the No Mow May initiative in 2021. He has been working with state legislature so
that No Mow May can become a state wide initiative. He is a part of a group called the
Pollenablers (pronounced: Pollen-able-ers), which is a group of people who get together to
discuss pollinator habitats. They have a website that allows interested households to sign up to
participate. They can also provide a yard sign for No Mow May participants.
Mr. Poeschl again questioned whether the resolution should be amended to clarify that it is
intended to be annually and not just for 2021.
Motion by Poeschl to amend the resolution to add the word “annually” to the last clause of the resolution.
Seconded by Muetzel.
Motion carried 6-0.
III. The board voted 6-0 to adjourn (Poeschl / Muetzel)
Recorded by:
Brandon Nielsen, Assistant Planner