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SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
MAY 2, 2016
PRESENT: Kim Biedermann, Jan Scalpone, Lurton Blassingame, Samara Hamzé, Robert Turner,
Tom Pech, and Nikki Stoll
EXCUSED: Margy Davey and Michelle Bogden Muetzel
STAFF: Elizabeth Williams, Associate Planner
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. and a quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Barney (1335 Summit Avenue) questioned the status of the divestment from fossil fuel resolution that the
Sustainability Advisory Board passed in October, 2013.
Mr. Pech noted that the Long Range Finance Committee has reviewed the proposal and the resolution is being
further evaluated prior to being forwarded for consideration to d by the Common Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2016
Motion by Mr. Blassingame and second by Ms. Scalpone to approve minutes as written. Motion carried (6-0-1).
SPRING RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP – SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016
Ms. Biedermann reminded members of the upcoming build your own rain barrel workshop which will be held at
the Oshkosh Masonic Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Additional information can be
found online at www.fwwa.org.
FINALIZE IMPERVIOUS SURFACE BROCHURE
Members reviewed the draft impervious surface brochure. Ms. Biedermann requested final comments be emailed
to staff prior to the next meeting. The final version will be reviewed at the next meeting for approval.
COORDINATE DATES FOR SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET BOOTH
Ms. Williams reminded members to contact her with their availability to host the Sustainability Advisory Board
booth during the upcoming summer Saturday Farmers Market. Selected dates and volunteers will be reported out
at the next meeting.
REMINDER: UW-OSHKOSH ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES STUDENT PRESENTATIONS –
TUESDAY, MAY 3RD AT 11:45 A.M. AT CITY HALL, ROOM 406
Ms. Biedermann reminded members of the upcoming student presentations scheduled for Tuesday, May 3rd.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETING
Ms. Hamzé questioned the status of ICLEI Milestone 2 Report. Ms. Williams responded that the Milestone 2
Report has been sent to the City Manager and staff has recommended a joint workshop to discuss further.
NEXT MEETING MONDAY, MAY 2ND.
Chair Davey reminded the Board of the next meeting.
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ADJOURN
Motion by Ms. Hamzé and second by Ms. Biedermann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. Meeting
adjourned at 6:19 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Williams
Associate Planner