Environmental Stewardship Committee Sustainability & Resiliency Subcommittee - 22 Aug 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
MINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, August 22, 2024 9-10 AM
Commission Chamber
Present:Sarah Boren, ESC Chair
Mark Gabrynowicz, District 1308 Member
Heather Markaj, At Large Member
Absent: Todd Miner, At Large Member
1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order and called the roll.
2.PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 MINS.)
None
3.TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
3.A. Sustainability and Resilience Matters & Community Action Plan
i.Member reports
a. Mark – Mentioned Milton, FL’s chemical management plan; all reference EPA
b.Heather
i.PH in soil all over the place; Fruit trees need to be 7.5 or lower
ii.Pivoting to raised gardens
iii.How to we create a garden for all (everyone has access) maybe with a
volunteer group that maintains, water, weed; not wild about membership
model because it is exclusive
iv.Individual Households: Access issues/What if owner moves / What if
owner is elderly and needs help with care of tree / Trespassing issues /
Potential future unanticipated issues / Who owns property
v. Public property – staff burden / water access
vi.CONCLUSIONS / NEXT STEPS:
1.Go with Jack Russell Park -- Heather to work with Amanda on
plan, budget, and volunteer group. City Manager wants to take cost
out of tree budget most likely.
2.Once budget approved, reach out to potential volunteers
c.Trees on Plaza
i.Heather suggested more bike racks and education on behavior change
ESC Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee
August 22, 2024
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