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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.07.23 Conservation Commission Minutes 8/26/25, 11:26 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/23/08-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Learn about the City's plan to construct and move the water treatment plant - Clean drinking water is an essential right Agendas and Minutes City of Ashland � Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee cvieWall> Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/23/08 Agenda View Agenda Wednesday, July 23, 2008 ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES 7 p.m. — July 23, 2008 Community Development Center CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Finney at 7:08 pm. Attendees: Risa Buck, Russ Chapman, Stuart Corns, Ross Finney, Tracy Harding, and Jim McGinnis were present, Jim Hartman and Kerry KenCairn were not present. City Council member and Chair: Dave Chapman not present Staff representative: Larry Giardina APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairperson Finney called for the approval of the minutes for June 25, 2008. Commissioner Buck clarified she misspoke at the last meeting under: https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3517&Display=Minutes 1/10 8/26/25, 11:26 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/23/08-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Educational PS' "Commissioner Buck remarked that state wide in Oregon all diesel is 5%bio-diesel now. " She clarified all diesel is 2% not 5% and once production reaches 15 million gallons then it will go up to 5%. Commissioner Corns made a motion to approve the minutes with the stated correction and Commissioner Buck seconded the motion. Voice Vote: All Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. PUBLIC FORUM No Comments. ASHLAND SANITARY& RECYCLING UPDATE Commissioner Buck updated the Commission for the month. Compost Classes The 2nd compost class had 40 people, Commissioner Harding explained how she supported the class with Denny Morelli, the instructor. She introduced herself and welcomed the attendees explaining the Conservation Commission, City of Ashland and Ashland Sanitary were the sponsors of the event. She introduced Denny and kept track of attendees, late arrivals, and made announcements giving information/phone numbers of places that were connected to the class. For example: Where you can get local worms. Larry Giardina is scheduled to support the class for August 23rd. Electronic Recycling Commissioner Chapman talked about the success of the program and that they are receiving so many TVs. The law changes January 2009 which will require landfills to accept computers/monitors and TVs for free.Ashland Sanitary is working with ECS Regenisis out of Santa Clara, California to recycle the electronics. Commission Buck remarked about asking questions regarding where the material will go once it is picked up trying to ensure it stays with our country. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3517&Display=Minutes 2/10 8/26/25, 11:26 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/23/08-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Commissioner Buck remarked there is a proposal to recycle shrink wrap and plastic bags at the recycle center. Commissioner Buck, Harding and McGinnis watched a Shakespeare Green Show performance called Earth Capades(earthcapdes.com) regarding reduce/reuse/recycle with music and juggling. Nursery Plastics—The event was held from May 11-June 2 and collected 1.520 pounds of material. Jackson County Recycling Partnership and the Master Recycle Program are working on a proposed plastics collection event in November. Prepaid Leaf Bag Program—Ashland Sanitary will definitely renew the Program and waiting to hear from the City if they would like to participate again. Brochure---An updated brochure has information about electronic waste and new rates for the Transfer Station. SOU Pilot Program--There has been some turnover in employees, but Eric Bitner will help to try and make the program happen. Bottle Bill—January 2009, all water bottles will have a .05 cent value, but not other types of liquid.Ashland Sanitary is working with ORRA(Oregon Reuse/Recycling Association) Educational Radio Public Announcement—On hold until the fall. Commissioner Chapman reported to the Commission regarding Florescent Bulb Program which the Commission first started with 500.00 grants. Ashland Sanitary for the first 6 months supporting the program on its own has spent 1,800.00, and Commissioner Chapman wondered if the Commission wanted to help subsidize the program again. With the news of Home Depoe taking all florescent bulbs then Ashland Sanitary would consider not continuing the program. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3517&Display=Minutes 3/10 8/26/25, 11:26 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/23/08-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon He would like to put this item on the agenda for next month after some time to do some research. Commissioner Buck made a motion that the Commission purchase 50 more bins from suppliers at the best rate. Commissioner Harding seconded the motion. Voice Vote: All Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS Sub-Committee Reports Green Business Committee Commissioner Finney reported the committee met on August 17th and received an update from Robbin. There are 14 business that have been evaluated and recommendations developed and then there are new businesses that are not quite at that stage yet. The Committee wants to finish with the businesses they have before they take on new businesses comprising of a 2008 "Class". They are: Ashland Food Coop Ashland Sanitary& Recycling Brothers Restaurant Parkside Inn Shop and Kart Standing Stone Strafford inn United Bicycles First Congregational Church Gorilla Bites Pam Lott Photography Dreamsacks Eric Larsen Paddington Station New Businesses City of Ashland https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3517&Display=Minutes 4/10 8/26/25, 11:26 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/23/08-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Parks and Recreation YMCA The Committee would like to get the first 14 through the entire process of being defined a Green Business before taking on new ones. Other items developing: Adding text to The Green Business Program on the City's Web Site, with links for the participating businesses. Window decal stickers More staff time, allocation for the program Linking areas that show what the business has actually accomplished or photos New Logo Next meeting is August 14th 4th of July Set aside for next meeting per Commissioner Finney's request. Commissioner Buck was excited at the first attempt for this event receiving lots of feedback and positive comments. She is hoping for a larger collaboration with the Commission and the Master Recyclers. Commission Finney suggested to keep this in mind for goal setting next year. Plastic Bag/Non-Petroleum Dinnerware Committee Commissioner Harding reported that they have met and continued their scurvies with business owners and retail business owners. They looked at the SF ordinance and are looking for positive suggestions that would work for lots of businesses. Education Committee Commissioner Harding reported she would check with Dick Wanderscheid to see if she can support with Solar Pioneer II. She is involved with many outreach areas such as Britt https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3517&Display=Minutes 5/10 8/26/25, 11:26 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/23/08-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Festival, Clearstream education, fairs, and would like to be involved with fire camp education. Cities for Climate Protection Committee Commissioner Corns reported they are looking at long term goals with objective terms. He wanted to set aside until next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Kerry Ken Cairn Commissioner Buck reported she mentioned she would be present at this meeting, and would need to resign at this time. The Commissioners decided to review applications that were submitted and email their suggestions to Chairperson Chapman. Also Mary McClary was going to contact Kerry KenCairn to ask for a written statement of her intention since she was not present at this meeting. There was discussion about how to note in the minutes when a member is absent and to let Mary McClary know that you are not attending. Commissioner Finney suggested we write Not present and Unexcused and Commissioner Buck also suggested Mary or Commissioner Chapman follow up and try to communicate with the member missing. All members agree notifying when you're not going to be present should not be difficult. This item is to be on next month's agenda. Clearstream Commissioner Buck clarified that the Clearstream product is called Clear Max, which is a metal protected container that can be used in public places to collect water bottles and aluminum cans. Benefits from using these containers, is non- profit organizations may adopt these containers, service them, use the revenue for their organization while helping to divert recyclables from the waste stream. Commissioner Buck would like to propose 4 of these containers purchased at the price of$2,196 and a non profit could apply for an Ashland Coop Community Grant of 1500.00 to offset the cost. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3517&Display=Minutes 6/10 8/26/25, 11:26 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/23/08-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Commissioner Finney asked about regulations concerning using City property(sidewalks) and Commissioner Buck and Cathy would check and report back. Commissioner Buck was looking for feedback from the Commission on the project. Car Free Day Commissioner Harding wanted a commitment for the Conservation Commission to host a table, the event takes place September 22. In addition, RVTV is sponsoring free bus service for that day and the event and RVTV are also sponsoring a commuter challenge. Commissioner Harding asked the Commission to join and commit to tracking converted automobile miles to other transportation miles. Also she intends to challenge the other Commissions. Education is a primary goal of Car Free Day and the Community challenge is another way to support that goal. The first week in October would be an announcement with awards for the results of the challenge for most miles converted. Budget No other items submitted. ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Commissioner Harding announced the Grower Marketplace is now on Saturday at the Old Copeland Lumber site on East Main, and will remain as a permanent location. Commissioner Buck announced there might be another opportunity to sponsor a Elizabeth Royte event, based on her new book called: https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3517&Display=Minutes 7/10 8/26/25, 11:26 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/23/08-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Bottle mania, why water went on sale and why we bought it. Commissioner Buck wondered if the Commission would consider supporting an idea of making it a mandatory requirement for events that had 25 or more people, would require recycling or a permit? The Commission discussed different events within the City that would qualify and who would reinforce a policy of this nature. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2008. 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