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SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
March 4, 2013
PRESENT:
Steve Barney, Michelle Bogden Muetzel, Aaron Campbell, Margy Davey, Samara
Hamze, Bob Poeschl, Jan Scalpone
EXCUSED:
Kim Biedermann, Bob Breest
STAFF:
Robin Leslie, Principal Planner, Ashley Kraus, Sustainability Intern
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by Chair Margy Davey.
APPROVE MINUTES
Motion by Jan Scalpone and second by Samara Hamze to approve the minutes from the last meeting as
presented. Motion carried.
OSHKOSH FOOD CO-OP PRESENTATION
Bridgette Weber and Lawrence Stahowiak gave a presentation on the proposed Oshkosh Food Co-op.
Mr. Stahowiak stated they are raising funds to complete a feasibility study and that the co-op would be
incorporating soon. Bridgette Weber stated this idea started in 2011 and last October they formed a board of
directors. She also said they are working on a website and have an email address
(oshkoshfoodcoop@gmail.com) and a Facebook page. In addition, she stated they have not selected a
location yet but plan to be on a bus route. She said they would be the first co-op in the Fox Valley and are
following mentor co-ops like La Crosse and Racine.
2013 ACTION PLAN GOALS
Motion by Jan Scalpone and second by Aaron Campbell to approve the 2013 Action Plan
goals/Implementation Plan with changes (see attached). Motion carried 6-1.
SAB INTERN
Robin Leslie gave an update on how the intern would be working with the Board and that the Board would
need to prioritize her work due to limited tenure in the position.
STATE OF THE CITY
Ms. Leslie mentioned that the Board would have a table at the State of the City and that Ashley would be
there with brochures and other sustainability information.
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NEXT MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 1
Chair Davey reminded the Board of the next meeting and reminded the Board it will be at the Seniors
Center.
ADJOURN TO WORKSHOP
Motion by Aaron Campbell and second by Samara Hamze to adjourn the regular meeting and enter into a
workshop to discuss 2013 SAB Intern work items. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Leslie
Principal Planner