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COMMUNITY RESOURCE COMMITTEE
Minutes: November 21, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Libby Bacon, Lisa Callahan, Don Ernst, Rusty Fleetwood, Shelly Krueger, Judy Miller, Freda
Rutherford, Brad Sherman, Paul Wolff
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jim Burke, Frank Kelly, Karen Kelly, Tommy Linstroth, Pat Locklear, Sandy Major (E), Mallory Pearce
CALL TO ORDER:
Rusty called the meeting to order at 4:32pm.
MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER MEETING:
Libby made a motion to approve the October 17 minutes. Shelly seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
REPORT FROM NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
Rusty confirmed this meeting is the annual meeting. Judy was charged with the nominating
committee. She has otherwise been engaged. Rusty suggested current officers continue for an
unspecified time until the nominating committee comes up with a new slate and those can be
voted in. Lisa made the motion Rusty suggested. Libby seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. It was discussed that the nominating committee would give a report of the slate for
officers during the December 19 meeting. Shelly agreed to assist.
Rusty reviewed the by-laws and the grounds for dismissal. Freda and he will contact those that fit
the guidelines for lack of attendance and present at the next meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Water & Energy Fair – Judy
Judy reported that thus far she has received seven (7) vendor applications out of sixty she sent.
She stressed that everybody must work that day. Set up begins that morning at 8am for one hour
and the Friday prior from 6 – 8pm. She is concerned about tickets and recording participate
names and addresses to register them for a door prize. She asked for input regarding vendors
doing the door prize(s) or if she should try to give prizes throughout the day. Libby and Judy
discussed the survey options for information. Judy asked about the committee having a booth.
Paul confirmed. She also inquired about a workshop for homemade items such as rain barrels
and composting. Shelly agreed to check on recycling and electronics take backs. Shredding
options were discussed. The next committee meeting will be December 1 at 4:30pm at Judy’s
house.
Lisa announced she volunteered to have a display at the May Howard Elementary Math and
Science Fair in January to publicize the Water & Energy Fair, etc.
Memorial Park Energy Fair – Brad & Lisa
Brad confirmed he received the latest figures Lisa sent him. Paul reported that all departments
are now improving. The Green Team is using Lisa’s numbers and Paul got the October numbers
from Jan. Lisa will send the latest numbers to Rusty for the committee. Brad is waiting on
geothermal information from the library and will send it on once he receives.
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Solid Waste –
Libby reported that she received (glass) numbers from United Distributed which equals 95 tons +
per year. She requested that interested committee members meet at a different time to review
the glass crusher information with Joe Wilson in order to present statistical information to City
Council. Discussion ensued regarding tipping fees. Judy confirmed she would like to participate.
Paul confirmed Waste Pros contract has been revised and extended. Libby will check with Joe
regarding his availability and she will send out meeting options to the committee. Don said he
will check with Southern Eagle Distributing for Tybee bottle figures.
NEW BUSINESS:
R. Campbell with The Volta Collaborative and his team presented information to the committee
about “Free Tybee: Bringing Power to the People”. One of their goals is to work with the
Community Resource Committee. Attached is the presentation. Committee discussion consisted
of public outreach / relations / education, turtle nesting, birding sanctuary, solar structures, wind
turbine location(s) / height limits.
Rusty confirmed that the next step is a feasibility study by the Collaborative to be presented to
City Council.
OLD BUSINESS:
N/A
ADJOURN:
Freda made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:44pm. The motion passed unanimously.