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COMMUNITY RESOURCE COMMITTEE
Minutes: October 21, 2013
@ 4:30pm in City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT
Dan Lockwood, Sandy Major, Chantel Morton, Bill O’Brien, Kathryn Propst, Freda Rutherford,
David Turner, Paul Wolff
MEMBERS ABSENT
Frank Kelly, Tommy Linstroth, Mallory Pearce, Brad Sherman
CALL TO ORDER
Kathryn called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
MINUTES
Kathryn noted that the minutes should be corrected to note that rain barrels are $60 and
compost bins be $50. Freda made a motion to approve the September minutes as amended.
Bill seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ANNONCEMENTS
Freda announced that Mallory’s article ran in the Tybee Breeze.
REPORTS
Wind Turbine: Paul distributed handouts regarding wind speed studies and Tybee Island site
production projections. The committee reviewed the information. Freda suggested that the
city council develop a strategic plan for energy conservation. Sandy requested Paul check on
the required master plan update. Paul requested the committee do a site analysis for location
of a wind turbine with factual information. Bill offered to serve on this committee.
Upcoming King Tides: Kathryn reported that the website is ready and that the next King Tides
are coming in November / December. Jason Evans’ project report is due in January. Paul
suggested Mary Landers be contacted for publicity efforts.
Energy Reports / Savings: Sandy reported that the city is now handing the data for reporting.
Sandy presented a breakdown of data showing a savings of $49,000 based on information
available from 2010 through the end of June 2013.
Green Team: Chantel reported that the Green Team’s work for America Recycles Day continues.
OLD BUSINESS
YMCA Gym Energy meeting: Kathryn reported that the meeting they had with Gina and Leah at
the YMCA went well. She will follow up regarding the possible use of the energy savings dollars
to install spray foam in the roof.
Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Project with TBA: Kathryn reported that there were not enough
orders to meet the negotiated reduced cost for minimum orders of compost bins and rain
barrels. She will invite Bill Phillips with Compactors, Inc. to a CRC meeting.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:50pm.