HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesMINUTES SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 20, 2014 PRESENT: Kim Biedermann, Margy Davey, Nikki Stoll, Samara Ha mze and Tom Pech EXCUSED: Jan Scalpone, Bob Breest and Michelle Bogden Muetze l STAFF: Elizabeth Schultz, Assistant Planner CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. by Cha ir Margy Davey. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Barney requested the Sustainability Advisory Board consider joining the Partnership for Sustaina ble Communities. APPROVE MINUTES Motion by Ms. Biedermann and second by Ms. Hamze to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried, 5-0. BIRD CITY RENEWAL & ACTIVITIES Bettie Harriman gave a brief presentation on Bird C ity Wisconsin and the efforts undertaken by the gro ups within Oshkosh to reach High Flyer status for the second y ear in a row. Ms. Harriman informed the SAB that Bi rd Fest has been scheduled for May 3 rd and will include: live bird exhibits, bird walks, and a big sit. Ms. Hamze asked if there was a centralized communic ation channel between the various organizations inv olved with birding in the area. Ms. Harriman explained that the common interest of birds has been enough to connect the various organi zations. However, public education and outreach has been dis cussed as a top priority to increase awareness amon g youth in the area. ASIAN CARP RESOLUTION Mr. Pech referenced a recently released Army Corp o f Engineer study which suggests the cost to block A sian carp from Great Lakes could exceed $15-$18 billion. Ms. Biedermann explained this resolution is a step to promote collaboration and recognize that no one entity will be able to tackle this effort alone. Ms. Stoll commented that we are known as “Oshkosh o n the Water” and must recognize how important our waterways are to the health of our community. Motion by Mr. Pech and second by Ms. Biedermann to forward Resolution 13-02 – Keeping Asian Carp Out o f the Great Lakes to the City Council for consideration. NEXT MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 RD Chair Davey reminded the Board of the next meeting. ADJOURN Motion by Mr. Pech and second by Ms. Stoll to adjou rn the meeting. Motion carried, 8-0. Meeting adjour ned at 4:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Schultz Assistant Planner