Attendees: David S., Bob P., Carl, Sam, David F., Ed
After brief introductions for Sam’s benefit the following topics were discussed:
- Tree Canopy
- Tree City USA
- 26% to 34% in 5 years
- Mayor’s goal is >40%
- USFS “I Tree” program
- Follow-up with Briggs & Stu on tree plan – Sam
Storm Water Run-Off
- NOT foot of High Street – too late there
- College and academic center effort
- Ag & phosphorous run-off a priority
- Rob Etgen – Land Conservatory
- Access WC buildings and grounds effort – Sam
Town solar project awarded to Solar City
Internet
- Fountain hot spot working
- need to expand to other sections of downtown
Recycling
- Infinity status
- increase participation levels
- mailer
- list of those currently recycling
- cross reference to all in town
- send to those not participating
- Ford has mailers
- Same will facilitate with Town Council
New Town website
- live January 15
- interactive videos
- link to environmental committee
- use public access channel
David Foster
- Hospital well issues
- questions amount reported and testing protocol
- knowledgeable panel formed
Ed Minch
- night sky
- street lights
- LED project
Water bills
- high minimum
- restructure water rates
- this will encourage reduction of water use
All: contributing membership in the Environmental Committee is at the Mayor’s discretion. We must still comply with public meeting guidelines.
Next meeting December 18 at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall
Submitted by: Jon Hanley