Sustainable BC Committee

City of Battle Creek Environmental Policy Study Committee 10 N. Division St. Conference Room 302A Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 4:00 pm The purpose of this Committee is to increase the City's efforts to incorporate environmentally responsible policies in the management of its facilities and services, including initiatives outlined in the Climate Protection Act Policy adopted in August 2006 and the 15% by '15 renewable energy policy goal adopted in March 2007. The Committee will review and recommend environmental/conservation policy for the City, including recommendations for action to the City Commission. AGENDA Call to Order Public Comment Approval of Minutes from February 6, 2013 Meeting Additions or Deletions to Agenda Old Business - Public recycle stations – Andy H., Tiffany E. - locations (downtown, city parks, etc.); possible grant; logistics - MML Green Communities Challenge – Andy H. - resolution by City Commission - “15 by 15” energy analysis – Mike M. - Committee name/purpose discussion – Randall C. - Updates: - Wastewater partnership w/Kellogg & Pulverdryer process - Full Blast energy audit - Ken K. - New Business - Workgroup report (3/6/13) – Chris S./Tiffany E., Andy H. - Member Comments/Announcements Next Meeting June 3, 2013 Adjournment Workgroup notes, March 6, 2013:  discussion of recycling in BC - downtown bins - collection logistics - increase publicity for curbside recycling - WM website for BC - Chris S. - Get more recycling at city events (B’fast Table, Spring/Fall into the Arts)  Need a MML Green Communities Challenge champion from city staff -