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SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
APRIL 3. 2017
PRESENT – Margy Davey, Lurton Blassingame, Jason Kalmbach, Michelle Bogden Muetzel,
Robert Turner, Tom Pech Jr., Adam Maslowski, Steve Cummings, Lori Palmeri, Steve Herman,
Ben Stepanek, Mark Rohloff
EXCUSED – Janet Scalpone, Ryan Hamann
STAFF – Elizabeth Williams (Planner), Steven Wiley (Assistant 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, MARCH 6, 2017
Motion by Mr. Blassingame and second by Mr. Pech to approve minutes as written. Motion
carried (6-0).
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS: UW OSHKOSH ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SENIOR
SEMINAR PROJECT
Professor Laura Hartman introduced her Environmental Studies class, who were at the meeting
to give presentations on their senior seminar projects. The projects focused on the City of
Oshkosh and how the city could work with the University to advance sustainable efforts in
Oshkosh. Students presented findings in eight (8) sections:
Introduction
Stakeholder Insights
What Oshkosh has done well
Water Sector
Transportation Sector
Land Use Principles
Energy Use Sector
Conclusion
The project focused on advancing the Climate Action Plan and explained the benefits of pursuing
initiatives. Students presented data and facts from various sources. After the presentation
discussion between Council Members / SAB members and students ensued. Council Members
and SAB members asked questions and gave the students input regarding areas of the research to
further advance for the final report. Council Member Palmeri asked if the SAB would remain a
continuing resource for the students as they finish their seminar project. Chair Davey said that
the board would remain available for assistance to the students.
UPDATES:
1.) WI Green Tier Legacy Communities Program
Mr. Wiley presented an update on the status of Oshkosh joining the WI Green Tier
Legacy Communities Program. The resolution required for the city to join the program
was passed by Common Council at the March 28th Council meeting. The next step was
for city staff and the SAB to complete the Sustainability Scoresheet which establishes a
baseline for Oshkosh’s performance in sustainable initiatives. Staff would then forward
the completed scoresheet to the SAB for consideration and approval before submitting
the scoresheet to the Department of Natural Resources.
2.) Sustainable Oshkosh Website
Mr. Wiley presented an update on the status of revising the Sustainable Oshkosh website.
Planning staff forwarded SAB edits / revisions up to city IT staff after the March 6th
meeting. The Board member page on the website was updated but the Sustainable
Oshkosh and Resources pages currently awaited updates.
3.) Oshkosh Farmers Market
Chair Davey presented an update on the Farmers Market for 2017 and reminded SAB
members who volunteered at the market of the dates.
4.) Urban Beekeeping Ordinance
Ms. Williams presented an update on the Urban Beekeeping Ordinance. The first reading
of the ordinance occurred on the March 28th Council agenda. Staff was continuing to
make edits to the ordinance. Mr. Kalmbach asked about the provision regarding a
consent requirement for beekeeping from surrounding property owners. Ms. Williams
stated that this requirement was not in the ordinance.
5.) Project CURB
Chair Davey mentioned Project CURB and April 27th as an important upcoming date
since it is the kick off for the initiative at the Webster Stanley Auditorium.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETING
The items discussed for the upcoming May 1st meeting include a presentation on the Shoreland
Restoration project that Ms. Bogden Muetzel will give.
NEXT MEETING, MONDAY MAY 1, 2017
Chair Davey reminded the Board of the next meeting.
ADJOURN
Motion by Mr. Pech and seconded by Ms. Bogden Muetzel to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Steven Wiley, Assistant Planner