Sustainable BC Committee

City of Battle Creek Sustainable BC Committee City Hall 10 N. Division St. Room 302A Monday, October 22, 2018, 1:00pm MINUTES Call to Order – 1:00 pm Members Present – Andy Helmboldt, Mike Myszka, Sue Anderson, Liz Paul, Sarah Kelly, Kurt Tribbett, Comm. Susan Baldwin Approval of Minutes – September 2018 – Comm. Baldwin made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 24, 2018 meeting, seconded by Mike Myszka. All Yes. Additions or Deletions to Agenda - none Special Presentations: - County geothermal presentation by Curtis Smyers, Calhoun County Administrative Services Manager. Mr. Meyers gave a presentation about the County’s geothermal system. Mr. Smyers explained the updates to the County’s existing systems and the new systems that were installed. Reports - City energy efficiency activities – Andy Helmboldt reported about the tour of the Water Treatment facility. Kurt Tribbett updated the committee about the Water Treatment plant and the water quality. - Environmental Programs update - Liz Paul updated the committee about the river clean up and tire collection. Ms. Paul also noted the DNR will test fish in the area for PFAS. - Planning updates – none - City Commission updates – Comm. Baldwin noted the Sustainability Plan was presented at the previous City Commission meeting by Andy Helmboldt. Field Trips, Trainings, Etc. – Sue Anderson commented on starting a Climate Action plan. Ms. Anderson commented on the issue of natural disaster plans and what plans are in place. Old Business - none New Business - Lindsey and Erin removal – the committee voted to remove Lindsay Johnson and Erin Augustine due to attendance and to remove Tiffany Welsh. Mike Myszka made a motion to remove said members, seconded by Comm. Baldwin. Approved. All Yes. Andy Helmboldt noted Liz Paul was appointed to replace Tiffany Welsh. Liz Paul went to the City Commission on October 2, 2018. It was approved. - Andy Helmboldt mentioned the time at which this meeting was held and possibly switching it to later in the day. Public Comment - none Member Comments/Announcements – Sarah Kelly mention a tire collection due to a county owned house that is full of tires. Next Meeting - November 26, 2018, 1:00-2:30pm at City Hall Adjournment – 2:45 pm