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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCFE Agenda 11142022 AGENDA Orange County Commission for the Environment November 14t", 2022 7:00 p.m., Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agriculture Center Time Item Title 7:00 I. Call to Order 7:01 II. Additions or Changes to Agenda 7:03 III. Approval of DRAFT Meeting Summary — Oct. loth 2022 The CFE will consider approval of meeting summary from the last meeting.Action needed (Attachment 1) 7:05 IV. Chair/Vice Chair Nominations and Elections- Action Item The CFE will nominate and vote to elect the new Chair and Vice Chair for the next year. 7:20 V. Right of Way Task Force- Update and Action Item Staff will provide information regarding the previous CFE resolution to form an inter-County "Right of Way Task Force'.The CFE will discuss the expectations,and nominate new member representative(s)for the Task Force. (Attachment 2) 7:40 VI. CFE New Member Recommendations Process The CFE will discuss method of review and input for new applicants in relation to member vacancies,timeliness,Policy and Procedure,and BOCC memorandums. 8:00 VII. Climate Action "Education"Tax Grant The CFE will discuss the portion of the Climate Action Tax Grant Funds that are dedicated to schools. 8:20 VIII. Sub-Committee Breakouts The CFE will discuss subcommittee assignments and current composition. New and current members will be able to determine which subcommittee they wish to serve on. If time allows, the CFE will break out into committee assignments and discuss goals/projects for the year. Committees will report on projects upon returning to the main meeting. 8:40 IX. Updates and Information Items Staff and/or CFE members will provide updates on the following items: • CFE Subcommittee Brief Report • Climate Action Plan • Nature of Orange Photo Contest • Annual Report and Work Plan Template(Attachment 3) Any other new information from CFE members and staff 9:00 X. Adjournment *Next Meeting Date: December 12rh, 2022(Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agriculture Center Orange County Commission for the Environment DRAFT Meeting Summary October 10, 2022; 7:00 pm Hybrid Meeting Present: Kim Piracci, Veronica Penn Beattie, Jessie Birckhead, Kristie Mather, Ian Morse, June McWhorter, Jaya Nair(via Zoom), Jane Harris (via Zoom), Reade Oakley, Kim Livingston, Regina Baratta,Geneva Gray,David N. Mcnelis (via Zoom), Mark Randall Absent: Bill Ward(excused) Staff: Wesley Poole, Chris Himi, Amy Eckberg(via Zoom), Kalani Allen, Beth Young I. Call to Order Chair Kim Piracci called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. II. Additions or Changes to Agenda Beth Young, DEAPR Communications Manager, was present at the meeting briefly to explain how non-CFE members are not to speak during the meeting. As well, there was a non-member who attended via Zoom. Chris Himi added that there would be additional updates under "Updates and Information Items." III. Approval of DRAFT Meeting Summary—September 12', 2022 Motion by Jessie Birckhead; seconded by Veronica Beattie Penn; all in favor; none opposed; motion passed. IV. Introduction of New CFE Members-Piracci asked members to introduce themselves to everyone as a welcome to new appointed members. V. CFE Policy and Procedure Change in Edits-Himi reviewed the edits that needed to be made for the CFE Policy and Procedure. Per the County Attorney, if there is a conflict between the Orange County BOCC policy and the CFE policy, the CFE policy would supersede the Orange County BOCC policy. Kim Livingston moved to approve the edit, with Kristie Mather seconding. A vote was taken and passed unanimously with no objections. VI. Community Climate Action Grant Review-Amy Eckberg conducted the Community Climate Action Grant review. There were seven community applications and one from a school district. The total amount requested from all 7 community applications was $585,873 and$368,000 for the one school district (Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools) Page 1 of 2 Orange County Commission for the Environment DRAFT Meeting Summary October 10, 2022; 7:00 pm Hybrid Meeting that applied. The total amount available to allocate was $275,075 for each category. Eckberg facilitated the review of all applications and criteria with discussion from members' input from reviewing the applications. Members voted for the recommendation to approve 100% for the Eno River Farmers' Market compost station and partial funds for all other community grant applications, with the exception of not recommending any funding for the Arts Center water bottle filling station. Kristie Mather motioned for approval, and Ian Morse seconded. The Commission voted with all in favor and none opposed to recommend the funding. Kim Livingston motioned, with Geneva Gray seconding the motion, to accept the recommendation that all available funding for the school district be awarded to the Chapel Hills-Carrboro City Schools. The vote passed with 9 to 5 in favor. The Commission also proposed to create a letter to the BOCC addressing concerns about the accountability that schools should have to show progress on the projects they have requested the funds to accomplish, as well as how to distribute funds equally amongst school districts within the County. VII. Updates and Information Items • June McWhorter let members know that this would be her last meeting, as she prepares to move. Piracci asked that McWhorter submit her resignation via email. • Hirni reviewed member terms that are up for reappointment and explained staff would be in contact later to determine if members wish to continue on the board. • Right Away Task Force discussion was brought up as a refresher to the board. Piracci asked that this be put on the agenda for the November meeting. VIII. Adjournment Livingston motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:15pm; seconded by Morse; all in favor; none opposed; motion passed. Page 2 of 2 ORANGE COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP, TENURE AND CHARGE On December 18th, 2018 the Orange County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution (RES-2018-085) recommending that all roadside and rights-of-way be managed using best practices that benefit native pollinators and native wildflowers, such as minimizing the use of herbicides, and authorized the Commission for the Environment and County staff to work with the North Carolina Botanical Gardens to encourage NC Department of Transportation, utility companies, and property owners to plan, implement, and study roadside and rights-of-way management practices that enhance habitat for native wildflowers and pollinators. The Orange County Rights of Way Task Force is being organized as a subcommittee of the Commission for the Environment. Section VI I of the Orange County Advisory Board Policy permits Advisory Boards to form special purpose subcommittees. CHARGE To build on the momentum of the 2018 resolution by accomplishing the following: • To gather, exchange and share information on rights of way management within Orange County; • To foster communication between the rights of way managers, the North Carolina Botanical Gardens, and Orange County on future opportunities and collaborative ventures; • To provide a coordinating mechanism for rights of way management within Orange County; • To develop and coordinate public education and public outreach on rights of way management (coordinated brochures, etc). MEMBERSHIP • Orange County Board of Commissioners (one member, or designee of Board) • Orange County Commission for the Environment (up to two members) • Duke Energy (up to two members) • Piedmont Electric Cooperative (up to two members) • NCDOT (up to two members) • PSNC energy (up to two members) • NC Botanical Garden (up to two members) • At large: (three members) At large members will be people with specific expertise such as knowledge of rights-of-way biodiversity and/or Orange County residents. TENURE AND MEETINGS The task force will work for three years (March 2020-March 2023), providing yearly updates and a final report in March 2023. After three years, the task force membership may propose to extend the tenure. The task force will meet three times a year (fall, winter, and spring). NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Report Period January 2022-December 2022 ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various boards and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. Board/Commission Name: Person to address the BOCC and contact information: Primary County Staff Contact: How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other advisory boards and commissions? Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2023 as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' attention?