Sustainable BC Committee

City of Battle Creek Sustainable BC Committee City Hall 10 N. Division St. Room 302A Monday, March 2, 2020, 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 – 3:54pm Members present – Bob Gilbert, Andy Helmboldt, Kathy Antaya, Mike Myszka, Sarah Kelly, Patty Hoch-Melluish Non-Members – Sue Anderson and Barry Skutt Jr. Approval of Minutes – Mike Myszka made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Sarah Kelly. All approved Reports - City energy efficiency activities – Patty Hoch-Melluish gave an update for the City of Battle Creek. Patty also reminded of the River Clean Up and the Kids Water Program. Environmental Programs update – Sarah Kelly talked about recycling and the Recycle-Rama Event. Planning updates – Eric Feldt gave an update for the Planning and Zoning Department including the update of the zoning maps. City Commission updates- none Sustainability Plan: Monthly schedule for reviewing plan chapters: Andy Helmbodt discussed dividing the plan into sections for each meeting. Patty stated that July would be good for the Water and Waste section. Andy Helmboldt suggested Transportation and Land Use in October. Andy stated Energy would be June and Government Management in April. Public Outreach/Education would be updated each month. December would be for the next steps and looking forward. Field Trips, Trainings, Etc. – None Other Business - Kathy Antaya made a recommendation to add to the agenda the nomination of a Vice Chair. Bob Gilbert made a motion to nominate Kathy Antaya as Vice Chair, seconded by Mike Myszka. All approved. The Committee recommended to add Barry Skutt Jr to the Sustainable BC Committee. Public Comment – none Member Comments/Announcements – Jacob mentioned using bullet points in the email invites. Next Meeting April 6, 2020, 3:30-4:30pm at City Hall Adjournment – 4:56pm