Sustainable BC Committee

City of Battle Creek Sustainable BC Committee City Hall 10 N. Division St. Room 302A Monday, November 4, 2019, 3:30pm The purpose of this Committee is to increase the City's efforts to incorporate environmentally responsible, cost effective policy in the planning, administration and economic development of its built infrastructure and natural resources. The Committee may make recommendations to the City Commission for their consideration and will be available as a resource on sustainability policy. The committee is grateful for the land upon which we live, and recognizes the Potawatomi Nation as the original inhabitants. The committee seeks to partner when possible with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) Tribe in stewardship of the land and its natural resources. MINUTES Call to Order – 3:35 pm Attendance – Members - Kristen Blood, Bob Gilbert, Mayor Mark Behnke (left meeting at 4:30 pm), Sue Anderson, Mike M, Sarah Kelly, Andy Helmboldt, Commissioner Susan Baldwin, Kathy Antaya Non-Members – Jacob Schacht and Eric Feldt Approval of Minutes – August 2019 – Mayor Behnke made a motion to approve the minutes from the August meeting, seconded by Sue Anderson. All approved. Renewal of Membership – Kristen Blood made a motion to renewal all current members, seconded by Mike M. All Approved. Reports - - City energy efficiency activities - none - Environmental Programs update – Sarah Kelly updated the committee on the totals from the last tire collection event. Sarah Kelly explained what happens with the recycled tires. - Planning updates - none - City Commission updates - none Sustainability Plan - - Monitoring document – Jacob updated the members on the Sustainability Plan and monitoring the actions and goals. Jacob previewed an excel spreadsheet. - Subcommittees – Jacob reviewed the responsibilities of each subcommittee and the staff member involved. Jacob explained the spreadsheet would be updated and available to City staff members involved so they may fill it out as needed. Members discussed the spreadsheet. Field Trips, Trainings, Etc. – Sue Anderson shared her notes from the Draw Down Conference she attended. Other Business - none Public Comment - none Member Comments/Announcements – Andy Helmboldt mentioned setting the calendar for 2020 at the December meeting. Next Meeting - - December 2, 2019, 3:30 - 4:30pm at City Hall Adjournment – 4:58pm