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Prepared: June 6, 2011 Page 1 of 2 COMMUNITY RESOURCE COMMITTEE Minutes: Monday, May 16, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: Libby Bacon, Lisa Callahan, Don Ernst, Rusty Fleetwood, Frank Kelly, Shelly
Krueger, Sandy Major, Judy Miller, Freda Rutherford, Brad Sherman MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Burke, Karen Kelly, Tommy Linstroth, Pat Locklear, Mallory Pearce, Paul Wolff CALL TO ORDER: Rusty
called the meeting to order at 4:30pm. MINUTES FROM THE MARCH & APRIL MEETINGS: Rusty announced that he emailed everyone a copy of the March minutes. He reiterated that, in general,
Tybee should not have its pumping limits increased nor reduced in the near future. Paul and Bill are at the Georgia Coastal Regional Water Plan open house in Richmond Hill. Tybee is
in a red zone area and that is not expected to change. Conservation, reuse and wise management practices are being stressed. Chantel will resend the March and April minutes to members.
Rusty asked that members review and let Chantel know of any changes. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Water Committee – Water Fair: Judy Miller Judy reported that the Water Fair is going to include
energy. The Water – Energy Fair is planned for February 4. Even though this is the same day as the Critz Run, she feels it would be a plus for the turnout. Concerns with volunteerism
and parking were discussed. Rusty made a motion that the entire committee volunteer at the Fair. Lisa seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Beach Showers: Don Ernst Don
reported that the committee met this afternoon to discuss alternative options to the biocell and they are going to explore a shallow well, treating water and delivering it to three crossovers
on North Beach. The biocell alternate plan will be presented next month. He said Joe Wilson is open to establishing the biocell at the Wastewater Plant for study. Sandy suggested Don
talk to Jim McClain regarding his experience with shallow wells. Discussion ensued about the budget line item for Royal Restrooms versus North Beach restrooms. Don made a motion that
the Chair send a a letter to City Council from CRC to consider temporary funding of a portable restroom and give CRC time to consider alternative options. Freda seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously. Energy: Freda Rutherford Lisa requested to work with Freda on the Energy Committee. Rusty agreed. Freda reported that Paul, Brad, Tommy, and she met. Freda
passed out the City’s energy usage information, which Paul provided them with for review at their meeting. First quarter of 2008 (the benchmark year) was used for comparison to 2011.
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the past few years and first quarter 2011 system failures. The CRC’s original idea was to have Mallory do visual displays about the project. Freda requested that the members review the
information provided and she would like Paul to provide a better explanation at the next meeting. She also would like to ask about an opportunity to modify the grant to start the measuring
period in the second quarter. The energy committee will meet again this month and provide a report and recommendations at the next CRC meeting. Freda stated that the employee commute
information is pending and confirmed data gathering is coming together. Freda reported that Judy and she talked about combining the Water and Energy Committees for a bigger impact during
the Fair in February. Transportation: Frank Kelly, Libby Bacon Frank reported that information regarding City fuel usage is pending. Discussion ensued about the committee recognizing
businesses that are participating in the biofuel movement and /or green efforts. Chantel reported that Michael Bodine designed a recycling logo with dolphins for the city and it can
be used for others. Michael displayed the logo on the overhead. She will email the logo to Rusty and he will send it to Frank and Libby to consider its use. Mallory will be consulted
as well. Solid Waste: Karen Kelly N/A Green Space: Mallory Pearce Libby reported that when she last spoke with Mallory she was told the conservation easement near Lighthouse Point is
being pursued. She continues to work on identifying unopened roadways. Usage or no usage of green space is being considered. Rusty asked about the tree inventory that was completed approximately
ten years ago and within the last two years. NEW BUSINESS: Committee Accounting Rusty nominated Judy Miller to handle financing for the CRC. All were in favor of Judy being Treasurer
for the CRC. He suggested she meet with Diane to discuss protocol. OLD BUSINESS: Judy reported the games and displays she had at the Seafood Festival were well received. Rusty will send
out the City meeting schedules to committee members. ADJOURN: Freda made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:25pm. Judy seconded the motion. The motion was unanimous. 20110714 CC Packet
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