HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.07.2023 MinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes
August 7th, 2023
SAB PRESENT: Margy Davey, Ken Osmond, Megan LaFond, Vic Oliver, LaKeisha Haase, Brad
Spanbauer
EXCUSED: Lisa Marone
ABSENT:
STAFF AND OTHERS: Brandon Nielsen (Staff Liaison), Kay Qualley (Assistant Community
Development Director), Emma Dziengeleski (Planning Staff), Staff (Oshkosh Media)
I. Call to Order
Chair Margy Davey called the meeting to order at 6:00pm and a quorum was declared present.
II. Public Comment
Ms. Davey asked if there were public comments.
No public comments occurred.
III. Approval of Minutes, July 6th, 2023
Ms. Haase motioned to approve the minutes. Mr. Osmond seconded the motion.
The board approved the July 6th minutes 6-0 (Haase/Osmond).
IV. Facebook Content Discussion
Ms. Davey introduced the topic of Facebook content to the group and asked for input on how
they wanted to get information to Mr. Nielsen for posting.
Mr. Osmond mentioned that they could inquire a group of students from SPDC who are looking
for opportunities to create social media content. The group discussed creating a calendar and
gathering topics to pass on to the students for creation and posting as soon as possible.
V. Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan
Mr. Nielsen gave a brief update that the City of Oshkosh Transportation Department has
partnered with East Central Regional Planning Commission to conduct an Electric Vehicle
Readiness Plan. He explained that a consultant has been hired and the plan is in the early
phases, but he will update the group as he continues to receive more information regarding the
plan, stakeholder group opportunities, etc.
VI. Recommend Oshkosh Common Council approve Professional Services Contract with
UW-Oshkosh Sustainability Institute for Regional Transformation ($28,300)
Mr. Nielsen explained that staff is looking to the board for a recommendation to Oshkosh
Common Council to approve a Professional Services Contract with UW-Oshkosh Sustainability
Institute for Regional Transformation. He explained that this contract would help staff with
completing sustainability related tasks, grant opportunities, studies, etc. that they currently do
not have enough time to complete.
There was brief discussion amongst staff and board members as to what this will all entail. Mr.
Nielsen and Mr. Spanbauer answered questions the group had.
Mr. Osmond motioned to approve the recommendation as written. Ms. Oliver seconded the
motion.
4-0 (4) Ayes, 1 Present (Haase), 1 Abstained (Spanbauer)
VII. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Resiliency Planning, UWO Senior Seminar Capstone Projects, Wisconsin Local Government
Climate Coalition Presentation, Future Presentations at Future Meetings
IX. Next Meeting is Thursday, September 7th, 2023
X. Adjournment
The board voted 6-0 to adjourn (Osmond/Haase)
Recorded by:
Emma Dziengeleski, Assistant Planner