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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.07.22 Conservation Commission Minutes 8/26/25, 11:43 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/22/09-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 Minutes City of Ashland Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee (View All) Conservation Commission MonthlyMeeting 07/22/09 Agenda View Ag ends Wednesday, July 22, 2009 ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES 6 p.m. -July 22, 2009 Community Development Center CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Finney called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Attendees:Risa Buck, Russ Chapman, Stuart Corns, Ross Finney,Jim Hartman,Jim McGinnis and David Runkel were present. Shelley Lotz,was not present, excused. City Council Liaison and Chair: Kate Jackson Staff Representative: Robbin Pearce APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Finney asked for approval of the minutes forJune 24, 2009. Commissioner Buck moved to approve the minutes forjune 24, 2009 and Commissioner Chapman seconded the motion. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3967&Display=Minutes 1/6 8/26/25, 11:43 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/22/09-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Voice Vote:All Ayes.The motion passed with a unanimous vote. PUBLIC FORUM No one present to speak. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting-August 26, 2009 Commissioner McGinnis will not be able to attend the next meeting. Chairperson Finney announced a seminar by Solar Oregon,August 22 and 23rd,"Learn How to Go Solar". Commission McGinnis announced a training session in August for Transition Town will be in Ashland,with a cost of$200.00. Commissioner Buck announced Standing Stone's new marketing phrase"Tap Into Ashland". SPECIAL PRESENTATION Counselor Jackson presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Council Goals and Visions.The purpose of the presentation is to make the Commission aware about the written statements(goals),value and vision statements and also to provide an opportunity for the Commission to give input and comments. Chairperson Finney encouraged the subcommittees to discuss and make recommendations/suggestions for the Counsel during the month of August.At the next Commission meeting, it can then be determined if more time is needed in September for the Commission to respond to the Counsel's request for feedback. OLD BUSINESS No report. NEW BUSINESS Sub-Committees 1. Sustainability/Strategic Commissioner McGinnis Commissioner Lotz Councilor Jackson Commissioner McGinnis gave a brief summary of their meeting, stating that their primary focus will be to focus on the Counsel goals. Commissioner McGinnis wants to see if the City would adopt the Natural Step process.They are going to request a report from all Departments/Commissions regarding what their focus https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3967&Display=Minutes 2/6 8/26/25, 11:43 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/22/09-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon is for sustainability.Also,they have been doing research on conducting sustainability surveys and get baseline data. 2. Green Building Commissioner Lotz Commissioner Runkel Commissioner Corns Councilor Jackson The members will report next meeting. 3. Local Energy Production Commissioner Hartman Commissioner McGinnis Commissioner Finney Councilor Jackson The members will report next meeting. 4.Water Quality and Storm Runoff Commissioner Buck Commissioner Runkel The members will report next meeting. 5. Climate Change Initiatives Commissioner McGinnis Commissioner Hartman Commissioner Corns The members will report next meeting. Croman Advisory Committee Commissioner Chapman gave an update to the continuous discussions regarding planning and sustainability with the new project.The Commission members discussed different aspects of the project including open space, parking, residential, business and plan usage.Their next meeting will be August 12 and Commissioner Chapman will be happy to present any concerns or comments from other Commissioners. ASH LAND SANITARY& RECYCLING UPDATE https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3967&Display=Minutes 3/6 8/26/25, 11:43 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 07/22/09-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon http://www.ashiandsanitary.com/ Commissioner Buck updated the Commission for the month. Compost Classes-Thanked all the Commissioners who participate with supporting the classes. Commissioner McGinnis reported how well the last class went.The members spoke briefly about composting food scraps. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA None stated. ADJOURNMENT 7:55 pm. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting,please contact the Community Development office at 541-488-5305(TTY phone number is 1-800-735-2900). 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