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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.09.23 Conservation Commission Minutes 8/26/25, 11:46 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 09/23/09-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 09/23/09 Agenda View Ag ends Wednesday, September 23, 2009 ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES 6 p.m. -September 23, 2009 CommunityDevelopment Center CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Finney called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Attendees: Risa Buck, Russ Chapman, Ross Finney, Shelley Lotz,Jim McGinnis and David Runkel were present. Stuart Corns and Jim Hartman were not present, excused. City Council Liaison: Kate Jackson Staff Representative: Dan Cunningham APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Finney asked for approval of the minutes for August 26, 2009. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3969&Display=Minutes 1/6 8/26/25, 11:46 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 09/23/09-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Commissioner Chapman moved to approve the minutes for August 26, 2009 and Commissioner Lotz seconded the motion. Voice Vote:All Ayes.The motion passed with a unanimous vote. PUBLIC FORUM No one present to speak. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting-October 28, 2009 Chairperson Finney wanted to open up the opportunity for another Commission member to attend the Mayor's brown bag lunch. This monthly dialogue(4th Friday of each month) is a round table open forum and each representative has a few minutes to talk about their Commission. Katejackson offered to go on September 25th The Car Free Event seemed to have less participation than prior years, marketing/outreach seemed slow this year. The Conservation Display Board needed some minor repairs. ASH LAND SANITARY& RECYCLING UPDATE http://www.ashiandsanitary.com/ Commissioner Chapman and Buck updated the Commission for September. Ashland Sanitary has sold their company to Ecology, due to one partner's retirement. Commissioner Chapman gave the Commission some background about the new company and plans to retain employment with them for a few years. Commissioner Buck reported Coop is looking into reverse vending machines, mainly because the bottle returns have increased since January. Earth Day preparations are beginning. Electronics Recycling—In June there was 5 tons processed, and in July there was 9 tons,August 2.8 tons. Latex Paint-3.9 tons Compost Classes at Recycle Center https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3969&Display=Minutes 2/6 8/26/25, 11:46 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 09/23/09-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Commissioner Buck thanked all the Commissioners who attended the classes.This topic Is an agenda item under New Business. Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour—Commissioners Finney, McGinnis, Hartman, Runkel attended. Josephine County Hazard Waste Collection—Will be October 2nd and businesses are only by appointment on October 3rd in Grants Pass at 1381 Redwood Ave.The cost is $5 per car, call 479-5353 for more information. #2 Plastic RoundUp Jackson County---Will be October 23 and 24th at the Ashland armory on E Main sponsored by JCRP and Master Recyclers. Cost: $5. Leaf Bag Program-Agenda Item Free Leaf Day, November 9th and 23rd OLD BUSINESS Croman Advisory Committee Commissioner Chapman explained the committee is reviewing the land use matrix, and reviewed some of the goals for the land use area,traffic control, parking, and jobs per acre.There was discussion that followed regarding buildings and restrictions. Sub-Committees The Commission reviewed each subcommittee, as time allowed, to format a memo to the City Council with responses to their Vision and Value Statement. See Memo dated 10/23/09 attached. NEW BUSINESS Future of Compost Classes Set aside for next meeting https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=3969&Display=Minutes 3/6 8/26/25, 11:46 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 09/23/09-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Funding for Compostable Leaf Bag Program Commissioner Buck motioned the commission would pay up to$250.00 for reimbursement on the Leaf Bag promotion. Commissioner Lotz seconded the motion. Voice Vote:All Ayes.The motion passed with a unanimous vote. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA None stated. ADJOURNMENT 8:05 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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