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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.06.23 Conservation Commission Minutes 8/26/25, 11:55 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 06/23/2010-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 06/23/2010 Agenda View Ag ends Wednesday, June 23, 2010 MINUTES 6 p.m. — June 23, 2010 Community Development Center CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairperson Chapman called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Attendees: Risa Buck, Sheri Cellini, Russ Chapman, Stuart Corns, Ross Finney, Jim Hartman, Shelley Lotz, and David Runkel were present. Jim McGinnis was not present. City Council Liaison: Carol Voison, Staff Representative: Larry Giardina, Mary McClary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chairperson Chapman asked for approval of the minutes for May 26, 2010. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=4194&Display=Minutes 1/7 8/26/25, 11:55 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 06/23/2010-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Minutes of May 26 stated Chairperson Finney asked for approval of minutes and it should read Chairperson McGinnis. Commissioner Finney pointed out that the verbiage for the first sentence of this motion was not complete. "Commissioner Buck or members of the Commission that want to attend the June 4th Natural Step training in Klamath Falls would be reimbursed the $20.00 fee for their participation." Commissioner Runkel seconded the motion. Should read: Commissioner Buck made a motion for any members of the commission that want to attend the June 4th Natural Step training in Klamath Falls be reimbursed the$20.00 fee for their participation. It was determined that the Commission voted unanimously for this motion, and the prior minutes were corrected. Commissioner Finney made a motion to approved minutes as corrected and Commissioner Hartman seconded the motion. Voice Vote: All Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. PUBLIC FORUM No one present. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting-July 28, 2010. Vice-Chair asked if any Commissioners were going to be absent, to let Mary know so it can be determined if there are enough members for a quorum. Commissioner Buck announced the first compost class, Commissioner Chapman was present. Commissioner Chapman explained he introduced Denny, and brought copies of the Jackson County Recycling Directories, and made announcements about the plastic round-up in October. Commissioner Cellini suggested informing the Master Recyclers Association so they can have the information for their events. Commissioner Lotz will be at the next compost class on July 17tn Commissioner Buck suggested we encourage the participants to walk around and introduce different bins that are on sight. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=4194&Display=Minutes 2/7 8/26/25, 11:55 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 06/23/2010-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Commissioner Hartman made a rat proof composter that stops the raccoons and hosts animals. Commissioner Buck suggested there be example at the recycling center. Commissioner Buck attended the 32nd annual Associated of Oregon Recyclers Conference in Salem. She went on a tour at Garden Industries who employ disabled adults and commented on their ability to sort items that most don't have access to. She also visited Agroplast, who we send the items collected from plastic round-up. IDEO, is a company from the Bay area, who designs curbside collection and who are proactive in challenging behaviors. City of Ashland is still a member, therefore we can consider attending in the future. Counselor Voison announced there is a ban on fireworks in the City of Ashland this year. She announced the citizens group that looks at the master plan for water management and noted she would give a summary of their next meeting for the Commission. On behalf of the City Council and the Mayor, Counselor Voison thanked the members who attended the RVTV show on conservation. Larry announced that Robbin, himself and Adam Hanks attended the Natural Step seminar at OIT, which basically promotes every consideration of a policy and its impact on the ecology, economy, and the people. He believed Commissioner McGinnis and Larry Blake attend the afternoon session. OLD BUSINESS Sub-Committees Reports Sustainability Strategic/Climate Change No report, they are waiting for a response from the Mayor on the ad-hoc committee. Green Building Larry Giardina announced they have renewed the contract with the State of Oregon to do Energy Star Homes. Dan Cunningham was just certified to be a verifier so we can be prepared when building becomes more demanding. The Building Official, or Electric Director has not been hired yet, but the management of the Conservation Division has been transferred to the Community Development Department. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=4194&Display=Minutes 3/7 8/26/25, 11:55 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 06/23/2010-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Commissioner Buck wants to support the Conservation Department, and wondered if the Commission could be proactive in their support, so the Department could be provided the ability to positively impact efforts of the Planning Department and Public Works Department. There was a lot of discussion about how the Commission could support the Conservation Department with ideas about interns, and additional staff to keep in place the programs and implement new programs. Energy Focus No report Water Quality and Storm Runoff Commissioner Buck remarked Curb to Creek wanted to mark all the storm drains along the parade route and by the band shell for educational purposes by the 4th of July, but won't be able to do it because we don't have enough medallions. There has been a lot of ongoing community support for this project. (Curb to Creek, Protecting our Waterways Project) Budget The Commission discussed projects to fund, including a project to exchange LED lights at the City Hall Building, and a project for a Windmill project at the Ashland High School. Commissioner Buck made a motion to use the remainder of the Conservation Commission budget to purchase LED lights for the City Hall Building as per Mr. Giardina's contract with Greentime Landscaping. Commissioner Cellini seconded the motion. Voice Vote: All Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Buck motions that the first budgetary expense in the 10-11 budget, fund the Gear Wind Turbine windmill for Ashland High School. The motion seconded by Commissioner Lotz. Voice Vote: All Ayes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Quarterly Liaison Reports (SOU,Ashland School District, Conservation Department& Recology) SOU Stuart corns Set aside for next meeting. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=4194&Display=Minutes 4/7 8/26/25, 11:55 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 06/23/2010-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon NEW BUSINESS A. Waste to Energy Finance & Investment Summit Commissioner Cellini provided some information about the summit in San Diego. B. Goal Setting Review Vice-Chair Chapman thanked Commissioner Lotz for putting together a review for goal setting. The review was post pone for July agenda. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Commissioner Hartman mentioned the ecoli problem and the research that people are doing on the Ashland Creek. Vice-Chair Chapman remarked Jim Olsen looked at the asphalt at the Recycle Depoe and we brought to his attention about the storm drain. They now have a screening material that will capture sediment and an oil absorbing pad for oil/gas. Commissioner Buck announced the Master Recyclers will be participating in this year's 4th of July event, with a booth donated by Recology Ashland Sanitary. They will be handing out maps locating the clear stream and clear max containers and the location of the Water Buffalo, where they can refill their water bottles. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairperson Chapman adjourned the meeting. 7:25 pm. https://old.ashland.or.us/Agendas.asp?AMID=4194&Display=Minutes 5/7 8/26/25, 11:55 AM Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting 06/23/2010-Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee-City of Ashland,Oregon Online City Services UTILITIES-Connect/Disconnect, Request Conservation Pay your bill & more Evaluation Connect to Proposals, Bids Ashland Fiber Network & Notifications Request Building Apply for Other Inspection Permits & Licenses A �+ Building Permit Register for Applications Recreation Programs L � s Email Updates Sign up to receive local important News & Events. 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