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Meeting minutes: April 21, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ron Bossick, Sandy Major, Chantel Morton, Bill O'Brien, Kathryn Propst, Freda Rutherford,
Paul Wolff, Ashley Workman
CALL TO ORDER
Kathryn called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.
FEBRUARY 17, 2014 AND MARCH 24, 2014 MINUTES
Freda made a motion to approve the Community Resource Committee meeting minutes
from February 17, 2014 and March 24, 2014. Bill seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
ANNONCEMENTS
Kathryn welcomed Ron Bossick as a new committee member. Sandy announced that she
will be discontinuing her CRC involvement due to personal commitments. The committee
agreed that they will choose a new Treasurer at the next meeting.
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION
BYOB Project: Ashley would like to launch the "Bring Your Own Bag" project in June.
Recycling Statistics: Sandy confirmed someone will need to take the responsibility of
tracking the reports for recycling. Ashley stated she will consider taking on this task.
Kathryn reported she is trying to obtain answers from WastePro regarding the
inconsistencies between reports. She anticipates answers/ reports will be available within
the next day or two. Paul will inquire about having a tour of Pratt for the committee.
Committee members will invite a WastePro representative to the next meeting to discuss
solid waste versus recycling measures.
Fleet Issues: Committee members discussed preparing a point-by-point response to issues
about fleet needs for the Police Department. This document will include the
recommendation to use an experienced outfitter.
OLD BUSINESS
Energy Savings Report: Paul asked that the CRC consider using the energy savings
($68,456) from the Memorial Park Project for solar installation on the new Public Safety
building. Discussion followed about the proposed projects: insulating the gym roof and
new AC units for the old school. The committee decided that the next step is to get the
gym bill and evaluate potential savings from the new building versus the gym.
CRC approved: 5-19-14 Page 1 of 2
NEW BUSINESS
Field Trip to Brunswick CoastScapes: Kathryn proposed a field trip to Brunswick
CoastScapes to view native plantings for the public right-a-ways. She suggested having
Diane Otto participate in the visit as well.
City Printing/Font Suggestion: Freda asked to delay the printing/font discussion until
Chantel can be present.
Freda said she had heard that upgrades to the North Beach bathroom are being considered
in the upcoming budget. She suggested that the committee revisit prior recommendations.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:30pm.
CRC approved: 5-19-14 Page 2 of 2