HomeMy Public PortalAbout20100920CRCMinutesFinal.pdfCITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
COMMUNITY RESOURCE COMMITTEE
ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, September 20, 2010, 4 PM
Council Chambers
draft minutes
Members Present: Paul Wolff (council liaison), Freda Rutherford, Mallory Pearce, Karen Kelly, Don
Ernst, Rusty Fleetwood, Judy Miller, Sandy Major, Libby Bacon, Lisa Callahan, Frank Kelly, & Pat
Locklear
Members Absent: Tommy Linstroth
Guest: Lou Off
Paul Wolff called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM. He said that he would chair the meeting in Jason's
absence and until a permanent chair was elected.
MINUTES
Judy moved, Karen seconded, to approve the minutes from the August meeting. All approved.
DECISION ON SECRETARY
Karen asked about the secretary that was to be assigned by the city. Freda said that Jason said the
assignment would have to be approved by the council. Paul said he would check to see if is was on the
upcoming agenda.
APPROVAL OF THE BYLAWS
Freda moved, Judy seconded, to approve the by-laws with the exception of Article 2, Section 2
regarding staffing by the city. Pat objected to the formal structure of the committee He proposed that
we be a study group much as the Beach Task Force started out. Sandy said she thought that the
committee was created by the city and would be more powerful with standing. Freda said we were
created by ordinance and that Article 4 reiterates the charge of the committee as dictated by the council.
Frank asked about whether Article 4 could be amended. Freda responded that she thought it was to be
very broad and the committee will refine by establishing goals and measurable objectives.
The vote was unanimous to approve the by-laws as drafted and setting side Article 2, Section 2
until we have a decision on staffing.
REPORT FROM NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Judy stated that she had polled members and gotten their feedback on whom they would like to see as
officers. Pat said that Rusty had agreed, per the members wishes to serve as chair, but only for six
months. After discussion it was decided that the nominating committee would put to a vote Rusty as
Chair, Freda as vice Chair and Karen as secretary should the city not provide staff.
There was a motion by Pat, second by Judy to elect Rusty as Chair. The vote was unanimous to
approve.
There was a motion by Libby, second by Judy to nominate Freda as vice chair. The vote to approve was
unanimous.
There was a motion by Freda, second by Judy to nominate Karen as temporary secretary. The vote to
approve was unanimous.
WATER FIRST APPLICATION
Paul reported that the Water First renewal application was submitted before the deadline, but the city
does not yet have a response
He said that the application included:
the city selling low- flow shower heads at cost;
Reuse water at sewage treatment plant
automatic meter reading and notification of leaks;
SCAD rain shower workshop
tiered conservation rates
Meters on all city taps
City irrigation systems on shallow wells
Don said he would like to take on SCAD Rain showers as a committee if Libby would help him.
Karen also volunteered.
Freda called a point of order and said that per Article 5, Section 2 of our new by-laws, the chair has the
authority to appoint committees. Rusty appointed Don as the chair of a Rain Shower committee with
Libby and Karen as members. Don asked how this would fit with the Water First grant. Paul said their
accomplishments would be a part of the next grant application in five years.
Judy cited the August minutes where Jason appointed Paul, Judy and Sandy to serve on an organizing
committee for Water Fair. Rusty appointed Judy as Chair with Lisa, Sandy, Libby and Paul as
members.
DRAFT CRC GOALS
Freda passed out the draft goals developed by Tommy Linstroth. She said Tommy was unable to be
present. Rusty said we would discuss them at the next meeting. Don asked Freda to email the goals
so that everyone could have an electronic copy.
BRANSTORM – IDEAS FOR FIRST-STEP PROJECT
Sandy Major posted the following working statement to guide brainstorming on the Water Fair: “ We
can educate/inform Tybee folks about water conservation most effectively by--” The group posted their
ideas and brainstormed and voted on the posted ideas. Sandy thanked the committee and said the
committee would review and report on their plan at the next meeting. Sandy said that she will
invite other community groups to participate much as Tybee Neighbors did for the Volunteer Tybee
event. Lisa suggested also inviting DPW.
OTHER BUSINESS
Paul said Tommy articulated everything he wanted the committee to do. He said he would like for the
city to have a carbon footprint to include:
electricity used
Miles driven
amount of fuel used in city vehicles
Pat proposed a dispatcher for all city vehicles. Paul said once we have a baseline we can begin to work
on our goal of being off the grid. He said he is working on the city side and wants the committee to
work on the community side. Rusty said he would take it to the infrastructure committee. Paul said that
he, Bill and Kathryn are on it.
Libby suggested the city purchase some kilowatt measures to rent to citizens. Paul stated that the
Chatham County Library had some and we should speak to the Tybee Librarian to see if we could get
some out here.
Freda asked where the city electric bills that Jason gave us fit into this. Rusty said we would take it up
at the next meeting under carbon footprint. Libby reported that the Effingham County school system ()
saved $100K by tracking energy use which helped them identify ways to cut use. She said her
company has a free on-line tracking system that the city might use. Paul stated that the city was already
using a tracking tool provided by ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) to monitor use and
help determine the city’s carbon footprint.
Karen reported that she is working with Joe Wilson on obtaining a machine and location to crush
bottles.
Mallory raised the issue of saltwater intrusion. He said it’s most important that we not lose sight of our
major problem.
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Freda Rutherford
Committee Member
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