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FROM: Commission for the Environment
SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting
DATE: October 11, 2010
LOCATION: Environment and Agricultural Center (Hillsborough)
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Kaiser (Chair), Renee Price (Vice Chair), Chris Adams, May
Becker, Peter Cada, Michelle Drostin, Loren Hintz, Michael Hughes, David Neal, Tom O’Dwyer,
Gary Saunders, David Welch
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lucy Adams, Lynnette Batt, Clay Hudson
STAFF PRESENT: David Stancil, Rich Saw and Tom Davis
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Beginning time of meeting: 7:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Additions or Changes to Agenda
Hintz requested adding an information item re environmental education to the
Updates and Information section of the agenda. Approved.
III. Approval of Minutes
Saunders motioned to approve the September 13 meeting summary as written.
Motion seconded by Price. Approved unanimously. The CFE asked that staff
also provide short summaries of any substantive discussion for pertinent items.
IV. Introduction of New Members
Five of the seven newly-appointed CFE members were present. They
introduced themselves, identified issues of particular interest, and potential
committee assignments
The CFE discussed the four standing committees, and decided to change the
Environmental Education Committee to the Energy Resources Committee.
V. Resolutions of Appreciation
Staff presented draft resolutions for three former CFE members who had served
as Co-Chairs during their tenure: J. Randall, M. Kempinski, and D. Santoianni.
The CFE voted unanimously in favor of adopting the resolutions.
VI. Annual Report and Work Plan
Staff presented preliminary draft annual report and work plan for CFE
consideration. CFE members recommended several additional items. Shaw to
prompt members to send additional thoughts/language by email.
Shaw to prepare revised draft for CFE consideration at November meeting.
VII. Updates and Information Items
Staff provided updates on various issues previously discussed by CFE (Festifall,
Orange Well Net, Unified Development Ordinance, and UNC Bingham Facility)
and information on other topics of interest (Solar Array at Orange Co. Landfill)
VIII. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at: 9:30 p.m.
Name of Minute Taker: Rich Shaw, DEAPR Staff