Cool Cities Initiative Advisory Committee

Edwardsville Cool Cities Initiative Advisory Committee MEETING AGENDA Thursday, October 19, 5:00 pm Governor Coles Conference Room Second Floor Edwardsville City Hall 118 Hillsboro Edwardsville, Illinois 62025 CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES OLD BUSINESS: Any updated information re: Final Climate Action Plan and presenting it to the City- now being considered by the ACS committee and City staff [Portfolio Manager to track City power usage??] [Green Business Challenge updates.] Information and/or links to add to Cool Cities webpage link, see below on New Business Disposable bag initiative with Glen Carbon Attendance Expectations at monthly meeting- letter from Mayor- 80% attendance is expected Discuss Participation in Green Cities Challenge - after training with Jean Ponzi and meeting with Mayor and City Administrator June 9th. Calls to City Clerk Dennis McCracken and to Bob Pfeiffer. League of Women Voters will partner with us on Green Team. Next step? Jean Ponzi to address City Council? Discuss Conservation Efforts of Heartlands Conservancy and local applications/fundraising NEW BUSINESS: Website update- layout and information links Upcoming Sierra Club thank you with Mayor Patton for renewable energy choice Updates on Edwardsville recycling containers on Main St Chicken ordinance under consideration Updates on Green Cities Challenge initiative