Full Agenda Packet
Sustainable Janesville Committee
Room 416, Municipal Building
18 N. Jackson St., Janesville, Wisconsin
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
6:30pm
I. ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES “C”
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. NEW BUSINESS
None
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Update on Sustainable Business Recognition Program (Bishop)
2. Update on Natural Step Study Circles (Rollette, et. al.)
VI. SUBCOMMITEE UPDATES
If Applicable
VI. CITY STAFF UPDATE
VII. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE
VIII. MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
IX. ADJOURNMENT
“C”
Indicates an item that the Committee will take up under Consent Agenda.
Sustainable Janesville Committee
Room 416, Municipal Building
18 N. Jackson St., Janesville, Wisconsin
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
6:30pm
I. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Swanson, Backenkeller, Rollette, Hyzer, Bishop, Perrotto
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Hulick
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES “C”
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Update on Sustainable Business Recognition Program (Bishop)
Committee Member Bishop provided an update regarding the Sustainable
Business Recognition Program. Discussion ensued regarding who participants
would be judged/ranked. Backenkeller brought up the concept of a “Green
Certified Business” that the Committee could administer in order to recognize all
businesses that show sustainable practices. Bishop indicated that he would
continue to work on the criteria and on the award plaque for the next meeting.
2. Update on Natural Step Study Circles (Backenkeller, et. al.)
Committee
Member Rollette provided a brief update on the Natural Step Study Circles.
Rollette indicated that participants will most likely be attending the SJC’s next
meeting in December.
3. Update on Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE)
Program (Backenkeller)
Committee Member Backenkeller provided an update
on the Rock County PACE Program. Backenkeller indicated that a resolution
had been reached for the program and that there would be an open house on
November 30 at the Rock County Court House.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
VI. SUBCOMMITEE UPDATES
Committee Member Backenkeller provided an update on the Recycle Away From
Home Program (RAH). Backenkeller indicated that she would like to develop a
public education program as part of the RAH Program. Councilmember Perrotto
noted that an public education program should go back to the City Council for
their review.
VIII. CITY STAFF UPDATE
1. City Facility Energy Audit
– Hulick provided an updated on the City Facility
Energy Audit. Hulick noted that the City would like to have a Consultant under
contract in February of 2011, with the hopes of all improvements being made
during 2011. The audit would focus just on City Hall during this first phase.
IX. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE
1. 2011 Budget Study Session
– Councilmember Perrotto provided an update
of the City’s 2011 Budget Discussion. Discussion ensued regarding the sale of
public park land.
VIII. MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Chairman Swanson indicated that if there is to be a 2011 State Of The City
address that he’d like to see an SJC booth present.
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The Committee agreed to hold their next SJC Meeting on December 14 as
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opposed to December 21 as to not interfere with the Christmas Holiday.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.
“C”
Indicates an item that the Committee will take up under Consent Agenda.