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Energy & Environment Advisory Board
Monday, June 2, 2008- 4:00 p.m.
City Hall, Room 406
The Monday, June 2, 2008, Energy & Environment Advisory Board was called to order
by Chair Dani Stolley. Chair Stolley called the meeting to order and asked for roll call.
Members present included: Jan Scalpone, Steve Barney, Ronald Hardy, Robert Poeschl,
Jessica King, Margy Davey, Justin Mitchell and new member Robert Breest. Also
present were Purchasing Agent Don LaFontaine and Media Services Director Jon Urben.
New member Mr. Robert Breest was also introduced and welcomed to the board.
Approve May 5 and May 19, 2008 meeting minutes: A few corrections were noted for
both meeting minutes and Mr. Urben noted he would make the changes and the new
minutes would be updated to the City website.
Staff Reports: Chair Stolley noted they are still working to get confirmation with UWO
for a meeting in June to discuss unpaid internship opportunities.
Website Development: Mr. Mitchell presented a draft website page about the E & E
Advisory Board that, at some point in the future, will be included in the City website.
Content and timeframes discussions would be ongoing as the subcommittees meet in the
future.
Subcommittee Reports: Ms. King noted the Natural Step Study Group had one section of
the Natural Step book remaining to discuss in their study circle. June 23 is the date of the
next meeting. Community, Education and Outreach subcommittee chair Mr. Mitchell
noted they have plans to meet in June. Municipal subcommittee noted they have plans to
meet in June as well.
ICLEI resolution: After some discussion Mr. Barney asked to withdraw this item from
the agenda.
Status of City Departments/baseline documentation: Mr. LaFontaine noted the intern
discussions with UWO will help move this process forward. A meeting was expected
soon.
Clarification on Riverside Park boat dock project: Mr. Poeschl noted he has contacted
the EPA regarding the boat dock issue. He noted he met with EPA officials on May 8
and received an email from them regarding their interest in conducting atwo-part survey
on the project. He noted the EPA stated such a request must be coordinated in
conjunction with City involvement. It was then noted that since the Council has already
approved this project, Ms. King would contact the Council for input and direction
regarding Mr. Poeschl's discussions with the EPA on the boat dock issue.
Final Study Group Session/Natural Step Report: Mr. LaFontaine distributed additional
information for the group to review entitled "Toward a Sustainable Community"
presented by Focus on Energy and the UW Extension.
E & E Advisory Board Role: Mrs. Davey asked when the Board would be receiving
more information from departments on current sustainability efforts. Mr. LaFontaine
noted he would inquire on the feasibility of gathering the information from the
departments. He clarified that the Municipal subcommittee would be working with city
departments to formulate future action plans, review options and explore various
municipal sustainability efforts and initiatives for recommendations in the coming
months.
Some discussion then followed on the role of the E & E board. Mr. LaFontaine noted
that discussions with administration clarified that the major emphasis of the board was to
increase community awareness of sustainability and green issues. Administration also
clarified that the role of the board was to advise the City Manager and Common Council
of energy or environmental issues as requested. Ms. King noted it was her understanding
that any requests for the board to review any City issues or projects would come from
either the City Manager or by at least four council members (majority). Mr. LaFontaine
reiterated that the board's educational emphasis would be accomplished through the
Community and Outreach subcommittee. Mr. LaFontaine noted the municipal efforts
and programs would be coordinated by City staff with input from the Municipal
subcommittee members and as developed would be shared at future board meetings.
Chair Stolley reiterated that members Mr. Barney, Mrs. Davey, Mr. Poeschl, Mr.
Mitchell and Mrs. Scalpone have been appointed to the Community, Education and
Outreach Subcommittee. She also reiterated that the Municipal subcommittee was
comprised of Mr. LaFontaine, Mr. Urben and members Mrs. King, Mr. Hardy and
herself. Chair Stolley also noted that she would appoint Mr. Breest to a subcommittee in
the coming weeks.
Chair Stolley then confirmed the next regular meeting date would be July 7, 2008. It was
then motioned by Mrs. Davey, seconded by Mr. Hardy that the board adjourns at 5:52
p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary, Oshkosh Energy & Environmental Advisory Board
cc Don LaFontaine, Purchasing Agent
John Fitzpatrick, Acting City Manager