2012-02-08 Climate Advisory Committee Minutes

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Meeting Minutes February 8, 2012 RECEIVED TOWN CLERK 'READING. MASS. Reading Cities of Climate Protection Advisory 1011 rpjttee2 P 30 7:00 - 7:10 Welcome to everyone. Members and Guests in Attendence. Voting Members: Ron, Ray, and Joan. Associate Members: Gina, and Michelle Guest: Ron Taupier, Eleanor Burke Hardin Minutes for the January 25, 2012 meeting reviewed and accepted as amended. 7:10 - 7:23 Tree Plaque Update: Michelle gave and update on the brochure with Peter H.'s comments. Ron to do a final proof read of the brochure. A PowerPoint slide was prepared for promotion of the Tree Program through RCTV. Bo has a wood base we can use for the plaque. A tree trunk will be designed to match up with the wood base. The Committee will cover the $221.40 for the 1 tree trunk and 80 leaf plates, but plans get 2 trunks and 100 plates for future. 7:23 - 7:25 Recycle bin in CVS parking lot: Ron talked to Peter H. who said that the plans for the parking lot are changing for a potential through way. Another bin location is MF Charles project area. 7:25 - 7:35 Green Business Award: Ron was talking with Jarrod at RMLD about the form. Jarrod is very quantitative about the elements of the form. The Tom at Swiss Bakery is willing to be involved in the program. Mike O'Halloran said to talk to Jeff about the water conservation efforts / audits. They have some checklists and information. 7:35 - 7:45 Matera Cabin — Update: John Feudo is the Reading Recreation Director and is willing to work with us on the weatherization of the cabin. The Climate and the Trails Committees might be willing to assist in the weatherization project. This could be done around Earth Day. Possibly have JoeGreen back to direct the work. 7:45 - 7:55 Earth Day: What are we up for this year. In the past we had a big event. Last year we had a couple of separate events. We might have something at the Matera Cabin. Town related programs could be highlighted. Maybe partner with the Trails Committee. Kid events could include scavenger hunt. We could offer a meatless snack. Joan to talk with John Feudo about the April 28/29. 7:45 - 8:15 Committee Name: Reading Climate Advisory Committee to be presented to the Board of Selectman on March 27 for 5 year renewal. Michelle to assist Ron in pulling a presentation to Selectman. 8:15 - 8:45 REC Article: The article was debated within the Committee.