Bordentown City Environmental Commission

Bordentown City Environmental Commission Meeting of December 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Via Zoomr AGENDA Call to Order Public Meeting Statement – this is the regular meeting of the BCEC held under the provisions of the Open Public Meetings/Sunshine Law; adequate notice has been provided by posting at City Hall and transmitted to the Burlington County Times Roll Call Approve Meeting Minutes for November 13, 2024 Correspondence (none) Reports and Recap  Planning Board Report (Lynn)  D&R Greenway & Abbott Marshland Reports (Joel)  Creative Team (Dan)  Trails Committee – o Committee members enjoyed an informative walk at Point Breeze earlier this month o suggested scope for Green Acres grant (trails and other amenities at Point Breeze); o met with the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association for a presentation about their plans for the John Bull Trail  Pumpkin collection – approximately 1,000 pounds collected  Green Team highlights and initiatives:  Plastic recycling through NexTrex – 342.5 lbs collected to date.  Cigarette waste recycling 1st month 4 oz; 2nd month 7 oz; 3rd month 14 oz  Toy Library kick off Dec 7 went well  Exploring PakTek partnership for plastic handle recycling Discussion Items  A meeting with Mayor Sciortino and City staff was held Dec. 9 to discuss the city’s Sustainable Jersey Certification. BCEC members are asked to assist with application; more details to follow.  Goals for 2025?  Suggestions for 2025 budget? Information and updates (discussion only if needed)  Invasive Species Strike Team – o Need to review maintenance of Lime Kiln Alley Park trails and meadow, discuss with public works o Monthly workdays ongoing at Lime Kiln Alley Park; potential high school student involvement  Troll Trek – Green Team member will help promote Edward –  Requisition forms submitted to Peg for: o Deer Survey $310 o Weed puller $315 incl shipping o Tent weights $40 o Tarps – about $20 each Upcoming events: December 18, 6:30 pm Trails Committee meeting January 12, 9 to 11 am Invasive species workday January 20, 7 pm Green Team meeting Quarterly Check-In Report (Q1 in March, Q2 in June, Q3 in Sept, Q4 in Dec) Representatives of these subcommittees/initiatives will present a status report on a quarterly basis.  Farmer’s Market  Community Garden *****PUBLIC COMMENT**** Adjournment Next meeting: WEDNESDAY, January 8, 2025, at 7:00 pm (Via Zoom)