Sustainable Campus Committee (SCC) Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 : UC 215, 10:00pm – 12:00pm
Members Present: Mike Panisko, Cherie Peacock, Sue Malek, Robin Saha, Liz Roosa Millar
Other’s Present: Irma Russell, Dean Law School; James McKusick; Dean Honors College; Roberta Mistrick, Facilities Services-Grounds
Heather Hibbard, TRIO Student Support Services; Jordan Hess, Library; Ian Finch, Farm-to-College; Dennis Daneke, Faculty, Carpentry
Program, COT; David Shively, Faculty, Geography
Old Business
The previous meeting minutes were approved via email.
All minutes posted at:
http://www.umt.edu/greeningum/Get%20Involved/Sustainable%20Campus%20Committee/SCC%20Meeting%20Minutes.aspx
New Business
The agenda was reviewed.
1.
Progress on SCC Annual Report/UM State of Sustainability Report/ACUPCC Progress Report
Cherie reported that these three reports will be combined in one document as they overlap and for efficiency.
o The ACUPCC Progress Report requirements are in development but Cherie has advance access and will tailor the
report accordingly.
o The SCC annual report section needs write-ups on priorities: Green Purchasing, Greening Residence Life, and
Carpooling.
o The State of Sustainability Report will try to capture a wide scope of efforts across campus.
Robin asked about the STARS reporting system. Perhaps this could be completed as a student project.
2.
New Members
The following people were considered for membership:
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Administration (two vacancies)
i. Irma Russell, Dean Law School
ii. James McKusick, Dean Honors College
Staff (one vacancy)
i. Roberta Mistrick, Facilities Services - Grounds
ii. Heather Hibbard, TRIO Student Support Services
iii. Jordan Hess, Library
iv. Ian Finch, Farm-to-College
Faculty (one vacancy)
i. Dennis Daneke, COT
ii. David Shively, Geography
The committed elected Irma Russell, James McKusick, Jordan Hess, and David Shively for nomination to President Engstrom
for committee appointment
3.
New Co-Chair Discussion
Mike Panisko is resigning his position as co-chair and committee member. He has served several terms and will move on to
the safety and other committees. The SCC decided to wait until student positions are filled to nominate potential co-chairs.
Robin did nominate Stacy Boman, ASUM Sustainability Coordinator for the position but official nominations and elections
will be forthcoming.
4.
Priorities for next year
The committee had a general discussion of priorities for next year.
o Cherie is developing an energy-use reporting system that can be reported by department.
o The Biomass Plant has received an air quality permit and the MEPA process is progressing. Design development will
be next.
o Cherie and Robin, along with several others in the community, are working with the city as they develop their
Climate Action Plan.
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LEED-EBOM (Existing Buildings, Operations, and Maintenance) is being discussed by Facilities Services. The
President’s Strategic Plan requires 25% of buildings on campus be certified by 2020.
Retro-commissioning will be part of the LEED-EBOM process. Retro-commissioning has the potential to have as
much impact on UM’s carbon footprint as the biomass plant according to analysis in the CAP.
Ian Finch and Cherie are working on a Green Events Certification process for on-campus events. A draft of the
guide and application form is completed and will be shared with stakeholders for feedback.
The next strategy for social marketing is to get an Eco-Rep program implemented in the dorms as well as
Sustainability Reps for buildings.
NEXT SCC MEETING: September 12, 2011 at 12:10 am – 1:30 pm Location TBD