HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-12-2011 informational presentationMichael J. Driscoll
Town Manager
TOWN OF
WATERTOWN
Office of the Town Manager
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6465
Fax: 617-972-6404
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To: Honorable Town Council
From: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
Date: July 7, 2011
RE: Agenda Item — Informational Presentation
I respectfully request an Informational Presentation be placed on the July 12, 2011 Town
Council Agenda. The Informational Presentation will be on the Environment and Energy
Efficiency Committee's efforts in accordance with the attached Town Council Resolution R-
2003-38 and will be given by Kenneth W. Mirvis, Chair
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
cc: Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee
Honorable School Committee
Honorable Library Board of Trustees
Raeleen Parsons, Purchasing Agent
Gerald S. Mee Jr., Superintendent of Public Works
Steven T. Magoon, Director of Community Development and Planning
Phyllis L. Marshall, Town Treasurer/Collector
Christopher J. Hayward, Conservation Agent/Preservation Agent/Tree Warden
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING • WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4410
(617)9724470 • FAX (617)972-6485
Resolution #38
R-2003-38
RECEIVED w'
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
WATERTOWN. MASS.
Jul. 2 3 20 PM '03
Whereas: In May of 2001, the Town of Watertown joined the Cities for Climate
Protection Campaign organized by the Internal Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives, an association of municipal governments dedicated to the prevention and
solution of global environmental problems through local initiative; and,
Whereas: A scientific consensus has arisen that Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and other
greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere will have a profound effect on the earth's
climate; and,
Whereas: In August 2001 the New England Governors/Eastern Canada Premiers
released their "Climate Change Action Plan, 2001", which recognized the serious
problems created by increasing emission of greenhouse gases, and called for immediate
action to decrease the emission of such gases; and,
Whereas: Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will benefit Watertown and its citizens
by saving moneyand improving air quality and the quality of life; and,
Whereas: The Cities for Climate Protection Campaign involves a five -milestone process
to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction; and,
Whereas: Milestone One, conducting a baseline emissions inventory for the entire
community and municipal operations is complete; and,
Whereas: Milestones two through five of the process are: •
2. Set an emissions reduction target;
3. Develop a local action plan;
4. Implement the actions;
5. Monitor emissions reduction.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That to help the Town achieve these milestones, the
Town Council wishes to establish a town Environment and Energy Efficient Committee.
to advise the Town on energy use and emissions matters;
Be.It•Further Resolved: That the membership of this Committee consists of no more than
nine members to be appointed by the Town Manager and confirmed by the Town
Council; that one member be from the Town's department of Public Works, another
member have expertisein energy conservation, and other members have a commitment to
energy conservation; that the terms of the membership shall be for one, two or three years
and so arranged that the terms of approximately one third of the members will expire
each year, and.their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years; that a report be
made to the Town Council on an annual ba . is alo g with a mid -year progress report.
Council Member
I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was
present, the above Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote on June 24, 2003.
Valerie Papas Clyde I, •&%finger
Council Clerk Council President