Minutes ESAC 2 6 07
MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2007
4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL ANNEX, 1300 MAIN, CONFERENCE ROOM # 1
Michael Buelow called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joseph Suarez, Claire Miller, Gayle Casel, John Nemmers,
Mike Buelow, Wayne Klostermann, Sr. Mary Clare O'Toole
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Mary Rose Corrigan, Jon Brown, Laura Carstens
Mary Rose Corrigan completed the Certification of Compliance with the Iowa Open
Meetings Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Joseph Suarez moved to accept the Minutes of the November 7, 2006 meeting. Gayle
Casel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TEST AGENDA:
Sr. Mary Clare O'Toole moved to accept the agenda as distributed. Wayne
Klostermann seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. AIA - Laura Carstens.
Laura Carstens addressed the Commission about the AIA-SDAT process and the
formation of a Steering Committee. She requested the Commission consider providing
a representative to serve on the Steering Committee. A short discussion took place
regarding how this process may work in conjunction with the City possibly becoming a
"green city" and the fact that the City Council identified this as a priority.
Joseph Suarez volunteered to be the Commission's representative on the Steering
Committee and the other Commissioners supported him.
3. Water Pollution Control Plant RFP - Jon Brown
Jon Brown briefed Commissioners about the Facility Planning RFP. He provided
background and history of the current Water Pollution Control Plant and the process
that is currently used. He stated that this RFP, and follow-up RFPs, will direct the
process for the next 20 - 30 years.
He stated that incineration has been controversial and that is why there will be an
emphasis on public input and participation for planning the Water Pollution Control
Plant's improvements. He stated the various possibilities for sludge disposal differ
greatly in costs, and that the public will need to help decide how much they would be
willing to spend. He also stated that the industrial users will also have input.
Jon stated that as the process moves forward, he'll keep the Commission informed.
2. Keep Iowa Beautiful - Mary Rose Corrigan
Mary Rose stated that the letter sent out to Commissioners was provided by Bev
Wagner. She would like the Commission involved in the local process. There will be a
meeting on February 20 at 7:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Mike Buelow stated
that he is on the Committee. He suggested that after the February 20 meeting, maybe
the Commission could draft a letter to the City Council asking for their support.
4. Deer Program - Mary Rose Corrigan
Mary Rose informed the Commissioners that 118 deer were harvested during this
year's season. The aerial survey will take place on February 7. She will update the
Commission with results at a later meeting.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC:
CLARIFICATION OF TASKS:
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
It was suggested that any Commissioners that have been participating as a
representative of the Commission on various Boards could present reports to the other
Commissioners.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
March 6, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT:
Wayne Klostermann moved to adjourn the meeting. Sister Mary Clare O'Toole
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:57
p.m.
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