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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 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. A reduction in
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energy use at City Hall and the Fire Department is shown. The YMCA and Gym show a
significant increase. Discussion ensued about usage figures from 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.