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Resource Conservation Advisory Board Minutes –September 15th, 2010 Page 2of 4 3.We could post packagesof information. Annie said we would start witha “trash package” - how to avoid the negative side effects of composting. Apparently,the City receives many questions about the trash program and composting(re: Meredith).“Water conservation” would be anotherpackage. Annie said the City has some restrictionsfor links. We can link to any government site orbusiness site as long as is not outright advertising. Arno suggestedthat the LSABagree to anything prior toposting.LSAB members can send suggestions for linksto Arno and Annie–but wait until theyannounce topicsbefore forwarding anything.They asked members not to forward information randomly.Mark Annie said asked if Meredithhas other topics about which peoplefrequentlyinquire. Mark should research that questions with Meredith .Arno said he and Annie would preview sites andinformation before posting. Arno said the site will be amix of links, tips, and tales of experience.A discussion oncomposting digressed into comments onbones, maggots, and compostable plastic bags. Annie told the board that over the next couple monthshe and Annie wouldfocus on the compostable issue. 2. LSAB and Boulder County Green Homes Tours As Andy was not present at themeeting, Annie reiteratedinformation Andyhadforwardedto the board via email. Andy said that more volunteers are needed to assist with the tour. He asked that we get friends/neighbors to sign up.He alsoneeds help handing out postcards and posters –please pick them up at his office.Annie suggestedthat the board review the details provided in Andy’s email. 3. Green Building Program, GEO Grant Application Also relayed by Annie for Andy: the GEO grantwe assisted the City with wasnot awarded to anyone –it is apparentlyon hold pending what SWEEP is doing.There are a couple of meetings you can attend.Review the detailsof the meetings and the decisionin Andy’s email. 4.Plastic Bag Program Mark stated that he has not done anything new on this topic since the last meeting. He is wondering how detailed a script he needs to present to the LSAB prior to meeting with any groups. He is notintending to propose anyprogram to them or advocate aban or fee structure. He felt that it is not appropriate to advocate such a position at this point –only to gather information.He may recommend that the LSAB supporta fee on bag oraban bagsafter determiningwhat entities think/feel/consider. Anniesaid she could support the program as long as it was just information gathering at this point -but she would not support theproposalof a position. Mary Ann said she would support the programafter reviewing an action plan:i.e. a Mark summary (one page?)ofthe specific actions Mark has planned forpursuingthis topic. indicated that he will email an Action Planto board members. We can commenton it if we wish.Mark said that since last meeting CA state ban was rejected by the legislature. The Chemical Board fought it. The sponsor of bill hadincluded aprovision that shoppers had to pay anickel for each paper bag –or merchants had to provide recycledbags.The bill was revised so that customers had to pay only for the actual cost of any bags. Now citiesin CAare proceeding on their own. Lisaasked how much money the ChemicalBoard will dump into Louisvilleto fight a ban. Mark indicated that he did not know. Tom asked Mark what he is looking for –total eliminationof bags? Mark stated that he is looking for some kind of reduction in single use bags. VII.UPDATESON MEMBER REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION 1. Recharge Colorado InnovationGrant Annie called attention to a link in the agenda she had sent. It discussed an application deadline of 9.24.2010 for a grant for removing barriers to accessing informationfor energy efficiency. Tom said he thought the city had reviewedthe grant informationa few weeks ago and decided