Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2015 10 21

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LCityij. Louisville COLORADO I O SINCE 1878 Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 City Hall, 749 Main Street, Spruce Room I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Mark Persichetti. Minutes taken by Claudia Lenz. II. Roll Call: (Members present in bold): Jamie Bartlett; Jim Bradford, Mary Ann Heaney David Hsu, Claudia Lenz, Mark Persichetti; Justine Vigil- Tapia; City -Staff Liaison Dave Szabados; City - Council Liaison Jay Keany; III. Approval of Current - Meeting's Agenda: Approved as -is. IV. Approval of August 19, 2015 Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the August 19, 2015 were approved. V. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda: Lea Yancey (Boulder Community Sustainability and Energy Specialist) attended the meeting to support the Louisville Sustainability Roadmap efforts. Lea also answered questions regarding the popularity of the Fall 2015 Solar Grant applications and that the deadline is Monday, Nov. 2. Jim Bradford reported to Lea Yancey that LSAB sent a letter to City Council regarding acquiring a sustainability coordinator. Lea said that 50% matching grants are available for funded interns and staff. VI. Jay's Minute: Not in attendance. VII. Dave's Minute: Dave reported that there would be three separate Climate Change Symposiums on Thursday Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov.19 at Louisville Middle School as part of an on -going public education initiative led by the Louisville Open Space Advisory Board. Dave also spoke about the Solar Benefits Colorado group discount for residents who purchase a home solar system or buy or lease a Nissan Leaf through a bulk- buying program. The deadlines are Oct. 31 and Sept. 30 respectively. Dave also stated the City is updating the waste water treatment plant to meet new regulations. VIII. Community Gardens: Mary Ann reported the community garden has been approved by The Planning Department and Board of Adjustment. The City Council is meeting on Oct. 6 to vote on the Community Garden. The City still has not provided a License Agreement for review by the Friends of the Arboretum, who have agreed to be the non - profit fiscal agent sponsor for the community garden. Justine stated that Boulder Housing and Human Services are considering funding the raised bed garden plots. Decision was made to hold off on sending the written request until vote by the City Council on 10/6. Public Works Department 303.335.4608 (phone) City of Louisville 749 Main Street 303.335.4550 (fax) Louisville CO 80027 www.louisvilleco.gov