Sustainability Advisory Board

645 Holbrook Street TOWN OF ERIE Erie, CO 80516 Meeting Minutes - Final Sustainability Advisory Board Wednesday, May 6, 2020 5:45 PM Call to Order Roll Call Adam – Present Anna – Present Tom – Present JP – Present Monali – Present Berenice – Absent & Excused Jeff - Present Approval of Agenda Approved Unanimously Approval of Minutes from 3/4/2020 regular meeting Approved Unanimously Public Comment None – question around access to give public comment with remote meetings. Member Reports Budget Update (JP or Tom) Confirmed that the leaf composting came out of last year’s budget. Currently have spent $1k of $15k. Tom and Adam will revisit what the plan is for the rest of the year regarding the remaining budget. They will plan to report back next meeting. Town has received the items that were purchased for Earth Week. Communications Update (Berenice) Town did a sustainability posting each day during Earth Week with links to online resources. Erie.earth was launched and there were some posters submitted to Erie.earth. The town had a video of the Earth week proclamation. Trustee Liaison Report Upcoming interview and appointment of new members to the board. The BoT is TOWN OF ERIE Page 1 Printed on 6/17/2020 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2020 planning to appoint members at their next meeting. Jeff is not planning to seek reappointment. Jeff moved that Christiaan recommend to the BoT that JP and Berenice be reappointed to SAB. Adam seconded and motion passed unanimously. Jeff moved that if after reviewing the application from the 1 member of the public if Christiaan receives any raised concerns with the appointment from the SAB that Christiaan recommend the BoT postpone the 3rd appointment until after the June SAB meeting, before which the SAB will seek to solicit additional applications. Adam seconded and motion passed unanimously. SAB discussed offices. As we are at 1 year, the offices of Chairperson, Vice-Chair and secretary will be turning over. With JP vacating the Chairperson office, Adam as Vice-Chair would assume the role. The SAB will need to vote in a new Vice-Chair and secretary at the next meeting. Tom also asked the SAB to consider appointing a Communications Liaison and a Treasurer. Staff Report Already discussed Erie.Earth. Regarding EV charging stations. Tyler would like SAB help with study into EV charging rates that the town will be setting, as well as signage for illegal parking and that. Ideally by the June meeting. The state has signage that is recommended, but there are recommendations to have town ordinances that support it. We are on hold for installations. JP and Tom to investigate rate models and recommend something in June so SAB can make a proposal to the BoT alongside Tyler regarding rate structure. Tyler to investigate full cost of installation and EV units vs grant to understand the cost. Anna recommended keeping a spreadsheet against the master plan to keep the annual reports and align them to the plan. The town will be reallocating Parks and Rec staff during hours to deter illegal dumping as they reopen the recycling center. Adam and Christiaan to review ordinances and involve Berenice regarding signage. Old Business Earth Week 2020 Celebration For the July meeting would like to discuss what we can do in the Fall. Erie Solar Days May move this to Fall as well and will discuss at a future meeting. New Business Board member applications TOWN OF ERIE Page 2 Printed on 6/17/2020 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2020 Discussed during Christiaan’s report. Other JP discussing Smart Meters regarding them being on 10 year plan. Tyler to follow up with public works department to see if there can be prioritization around high water users such as HOAs. Green Business Program is also considering a Green HOA program. Tom to compose next agenda and take minutes. Tom also to buy Jeff a beer post social distancing. Adjourn ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLC COMMENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA MEMBER REPORTS TRUSTEE LIAISON REPORTS STAFF REPORT OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS OTHER Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes from 3/4/2020 regular meeting Public Comment Member Reports Budget Update (JP or Tom) TOWN OF ERIE Page 3 Printed on 6/17/2020 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2020 Communications Update (Berenice) Trustee Liaison Report Staff Report Old Business Earth Week 2020 Celebration Erie Solar Days New Business Board member applications Other Adjourn ADJOURN TOWN OF ERIE Page 4 Printed on 6/17/2020