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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.02.24 Conservation Commission Minutes 8/26/25, 11:50 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 02/24/2010-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 02/24/2010 Agenda View Ag ends Wednesday, February 24, 2010 ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES 6 p.m. - February 24, 2010 Community Development Center CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Finney called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Attendees: Risa Buck, Larry Blake, Russ Chapman, Stuart Corns, Ross Finney,Jim Hartman,Jim McGinnis and David Runkel were present. Shelley Lotz was not present City Council Liaison: Carol Voison Staff Representative: Larry Giardina APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Finney asked for approval of the minutes forJanuary 27, 2010. Commissioner Corns pointed out that Larry Blake name was spelled incorrectly. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=4042&Display=Minutes 1/6 8/26/25, 11:50 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 02/24/2010-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Commissioner Chapman approved minutes as corrected and Commissioner Buck seconded the motion. Voice Vote:All Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. PUBLIC FORUM Commissioner Chapman introduced Steve DiFabion, the General Manager of Recology, who was present to meet the Commission and observe the meeting. Megan Janssen, Melanie Melin and Huelz Gutcheon were all in attendance as they have been in prior meetings. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting- March 31, 2010, the 5th week of the month due to spring break. Councilor Voison announced there could be an opportunity for the Commission to submit content on the show, Winning with Nature, that airs on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, September through June. The programming is tentatively set for this season, but next fall, the Commission could submit ideas for presentation. The Commission talked about the new Drain Stencil Project as a possibility. GUEST SPEAKER-Adam Hanks Adam Hanks, Project Manager and Strategic Planning for the City of Ashland, presented a Powerpoint presentation to the Commission regarding his position, goals of his position and how it might integrate with the Commission. Adam answered questions regarding his role in fulfilling two of the Council goals in respect to his job duties. The Commission spent time discussing the importance of communication as new groups within and around the City develop in regards to sustainability, conservation, strategic planning, capital projects and responsibilities. The Commission thanked Mr. Hanks for his presence, presentation and his efforts to work with the Commission now and in the future. OLD BUSINESS A. Sub-Committees 1. Sustainability Strategic Commissioner McGinnis requested support/recommendations from the Commission https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=4042&Display=Minutes 2/6 8/26/25, 11:50 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 02/24/2010-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon referencing his Powerpoint presentation that was included in their packets. There was much discussion about how and when the Commission would make a recommendation to the City Council to establish a group that would study ICLEI, Natural Step, permaculture, and sustainability/resiliency. The ultimate goal would be to establish recommendation to the City Council and Mayor. The Commission discussed differences to what Mr. Hanks does within the City and how this group would be different because it would include a cross section of City staff, and community members and primary concern with the City itself, not just City government. The Commission ultimately decided they would need to have more discussions, due to the enormous possibilities to consider before they would be able to send this recommendation to the Council. 2. Green Building No report this month. 3. Local Energy Production Larry Giardina explained to the Commission about Tier 2 power, how the process would be effect our City. Our goal is to make Tier 1 power to as far as we can through implementation of conservation and additional changes within the City. 4. Water Quality and Storm Runoff The Storm Stencil Drain Project is moving ahead, creating a guide on how to do it and ready to launch a pilot in the near future. They are creating door hangers, maybe a video and Commissioner Buck will submit information for the Ashland City source as another way to inform the public of this project. 5. Climate Change Initiatives Combined with Sustainability Strategic subcommittee. B. Council Goal Chairperson Finney moved this item ahead of item B. Compost classes. He reported to the Commission about his attendance to the City Council meeting on February 16, 2010 and went over his Memo presented to the Council at that meeting. (Included in the Commission packet). The Council did change and adopt under the B.Proposed Environmental Goal, the Commission's recommendation of adding the word Green to Building standards. The Council appreciated the work this Commission did with suggestions and Chairperson Finney felt it was very beneficial to speak to them https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=4042&Display=Minutes 3/6 8/26/25, 11:50 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 02/24/2010-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon directly. The members sincerely thanked Chairperson Finney for attending the meeting and representing the Commission. The Commission also clarified they were not proposing new goals for the Council,just additions to existing goals. Adam Hanks also explained how the City Administrator is responsible for implementing the Council goals and assigns staff to work on each goal. Croman Advisory Committee No report at this time. NEW BUSINESS Earth Day Set aside Quarterly Liaison Reports Commissioner Hartman representing the Ashland School District presented a Powerpoint presentation to the Commission regarding Conservation measures/projects within Ashland High School. The Commission was appreciative of his work within the system, especially since funding was cut for his official Conservation position. The school has their own composting system, Rain Barrel Collection Project, and their Green Roof Project. Future of Compost Classes Set aside. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Commissioner Corns explained his position at SOU was lost due to budget cuts, but his is now working out of The University of Oregon. He would like to still represent the University, or stay on as a citizen. He will speak to Larry Blake about how best to support the Commission. ADJOURNMENT 8:10 pm. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=4042&Display=Minutes 4/6 8/26/25, 11:50 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 02/24/2010-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon 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).Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting(28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title1). 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