Sustainable BC Committee

City of Battle Creek Sustainable BC Committee City Hall - 10 N. Division St. Zoom Electronic Meeting Monday, December 7, 2020, 3:30pm MINUTES Call to Order – 3:30 pm Attendance - Members – Kristin Blood, Andy Helmboldt, Kathy Antaya, Kurt Tribett, Bob Gilbert, Patty Hoch-Mulluish, Mayor Mark Behnke, and Sarah Kelly Guests – Mallory Avis, Eric Feldt, and Bessie Stears Approval of Minutes – Kathy Antaya made a motion to approve the minutes for the October 5, 2020 meeting, supported by Kristin Blood. Reports - City energy efficiency activities and Environmental Programs update – Bessie Stears discussed various Consumers Energy reports for different City properties. The Committee discussed different ideas for energy savings. Bessie Stears also updated the Committee on watersheds. - Planning updates – Eric Feldt updated the Committee on the new Zoning ordinance. - City Commission updates – Kristin Blood noted there was a workshop regarding the Waste Management contract. Sustainability Plan: - Progress update from Patty and staff, year-end report development Field Trips, Trainings, Etc. - none Other Business - Transit update – Mallory Avis, Public Transit Director, updated the Committee on the fleet and EPA guidelines. Mallory also updated the Committee about updating the fleet and using more efficient vehicles. - Membership and 2021 schedule – Bob Gilbert moved to renew Bob Gilbert for a 2 year term ending 2023, seconded by Kathy Antaya. The Committee discussed the upcoming years meeting schedule and keeping the meetings on the first Monday of each month. Kristin Blood moved to schedule the meetings on the first Mondays of each month at 3:30 pm excluding the months of May, September, and November; seconded by Patty Hoch-Mulluish. Schedule set. - Public Comment - none Member Comments/Announcements – Sarah Kelly noted the county recycling center is closed for now. Next Meeting – January 4, 2020 at 3:30pm via Zoom Adjournment – 5:00pm