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February 8, 2012
RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK
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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.