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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesMINUTES SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD DECEMBER 5, 2016 PRESENT: Margy Davey, Jan Scalpone, Robert Turner, Tom Pech, and Michelle Bogden Muetzel EXCUSED: Lurton Blassingame STAFF: Elizabeth Williams, Planner CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and a quorum was declared present. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2016 Motion by Mr. Pech and second by Mr. Turner to approve minutes as written. Motion carried (5-0). APPROVAL OF URBAN BEEKEEPING ORDINANCE Members reviewed the proposed urban beekeeping ordinance. Mr. Pech requested that Section (D)(6) be changed to read “may be revoked” to “shall be revoked”. Ms. Davey agreed with the suggested edit. Motion by Mr. Pech and second by Mr. Turner to approve the urban beekeeping ordinance as amended. Motion carried (5-0). APPROVAL OF 2017 SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD GOALS Members reviewed the proposed 2017 Sustainability Advisory Board goals. Ms. Davey requested an item be added to include a discussion with the Transportation Department future GO-Transit fleet purchases. Ms. Bogden Muetzel requested members add an item to continue support of the Shoreland restoration project in Menominee Park and gauge interest in volunteering for a cleanup event in 2017. Ms. Scalpone requested clarification regarding reviewing the Sustainability Plan. Members had a brief discussion and agreed that it was time to review the plan in preparation for an update in the near future. Ms. Davey suggested an item be added to advocate for Winnebago County to adopt the Wisconsin PACE program to support business and industry Ms. Williams explained the City received an Urban Forestry grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources which is intended to diversify the Oshkosh’s tree canopy. Members agreed to add an item to support implementation of the grant as part of their education and outreach efforts. Motion by Ms. Scalpone and second by Ms. Bogden Muetzel to approve the 2017 Sustainability Advisory Board Goals with the four additions mentioned. Motion carried (5-0) 2 | December 5, 2016 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETING Members discussed various future agenda items including inventory of electric vehicle infrastructure, website updates, and updating the terrace tree ordinance. NEXT MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017. Chair Davey reminded the Board of the next meeting. ADJOURN Motion by Mr. Pech and second by Ms. Bogden Muetzel to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Williams Planner